ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. State Health Inspector..how do you become one?

    ktwlpn replied to sherichance's topic in General Nursing

    Wth your experience you know there are real problems here.The inspectors seem to have an agenda-every yr they focus on a different aspect of our facility and rarely back at issues from previous...

  2. need support

    ktwlpn replied to htrn's topic in Developmental Disabilities

    HI-I have a co-worker whose situation sounds alot like yours.Her teenage son has some type of PDD and her and the rest of the family have been through hell.He spent several yrs in a residential...

  3. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    (-spewing coffee all over my keyboard- ) I know it makes me less of a person but please pass me the brick. Seriously though I think the reason why parts of this thread have gotten a little "testy" is...

  4. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    LMFAO!

  5. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    :deadhorse A nurse can only learn and grown when willing to do so and maturity is key.I will say again that we are talking about pts in LTC-THEY ARE IN THE LATER STAGES OF ALZHEIMER'S AND OTHER...

  6. nursing jobs for wife right out of nursing school

    ktwlpn replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    Really? Go back and read the posts-especially the 4th one where he finally admits to marital difficulties and states he is in counseling but she is not...I would not say anyone here is jumping to...

  7. THIS Is Why I Love Geriatrics

    ktwlpn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ohhh-you made me

  8. Friends are frustrating me..Anyone in same situation?

    ktwlpn replied to wannabesedated's topic in General Students

    Good point....However you do have to strive for some balance in your life.Then again-they don't sound like really supportive friends.Try cultivating some new friendships with your fellow nursing...

  9. nursing jobs for wife right out of nursing school

    ktwlpn replied to retrvrman's topic in General Nursing

    I think she is yanking your chain.Don't be a patsy.Do what you have to do to take care of your self.Let her do the same.By the time she graduates next May she will have a better idea of what she wants...

  10. Where was your first LPN job?

    ktwlpn replied to shanLPN's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My first position was med-surg 3 to 11.I knew I wasn't ready for day shift even if I could have gotten it then.After a few yrs I went into LTC -also evenings.I put in for day shift and waited a year...

  11. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Practical experience IS a large part of learning how to communicate with these pts.Walk onto a secure dementia unit with all of your degrees and this mindset and first you'll likely get...

  12. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    No-methods for caring with dementia pts. are very different from dealing with psych pts. I believe some of us have pointed out that the approach depends on the pt and their response to...

  13. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You need to understand or at least acknowledge the difference between the psych patient and the dementia patient.There is a BIG difference in the treatment of the 2.You seem to be stuck on what you...

  14. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You sound a little bitter and angry-are you dealing with dementia in a loved one? We are talking about pts with diagnosed dementias.Not the kind of patient you see daily in your...

  15. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

    ktwlpn replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oh I LOVE your post.! Sadly that kind of communication is not the norm.Too many family members are like your aunt...I'm glad that you and your g-mom got to enjoy the beach

  16. Snide Comments From Family Members

    ktwlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

    I don't find that rationale dismissive or un-informed.In my experience it is very apt.I've dealt with family members from all walks of life and find acute care nurses (for the most part) very...

  17. In orientation

    ktwlpn replied to jassyj's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I've been with my present employer for 5 yrs and I'm still learning(of course as soon as I get one thing down they send out a new policy)As long as you know where to find your policy and procedure...

  18. Unit Clerks are Useless!

    ktwlpn replied to HUCtoRNBScN's topic in General Nursing

    Coffee,a sandwich-whatever she needs.A good unit clerk is invaluable in acute care.The not-so -good don't seem to last very long in my experince.I would think the knowledge you'll gain would be...

  19. pharmacy cost of drugs???

    ktwlpn replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    I feel sorry for people without prescription coverage.No wonder so many low income patients are non-compliant.I have taken care of folks who took their meds every other day or cut the dose against...

  20. I Hate Scrub Pants!!!

    ktwlpn replied to todell80's topic in General Students

    I can think of better things to spend that loan money on-like groceries and gas.If I were you I'd get the larger pants and if the instructor has a problem I'd go straight to the head of the program...

  21. What would you do?

    ktwlpn replied to mabebu's topic in General Nursing

    Did you like the doctor? Were you planning on continuing to see him? If yes-I would call the office and tell them what you found and hear what their explanation is then I would follow up to see if...

  22. "Don't Send Anyone Out!"

    ktwlpn replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That really sounds like a heavy assignment. Our supervisors take the responsibility for all PICC and central lines in the house-they flush them,hang any antibiotics and change the dressings.I don't...

  23. fed up and set up

    ktwlpn replied to knockandhello's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    That's why we nurses give all the nourishments at the LTC I work in now.The cna's tended to just throw them away at the last LTC I worked in.Guess who was my surveyor on the first day of dept of...

  24. Heel pain reducing my quality of life...

    ktwlpn replied to LearningRN's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you need another podiatrist.I was miserable with it some years ago.My family doctor treated me with nsaids,I iced and taped and rolled my feet on cans but nothing helped.He injected me...

  25. I need ur help!!

    ktwlpn replied to Irishkisses08's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Try your state's department of health,the CDC and the WHO