ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Staff eating with residents

    ktwlpn replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    State regs here in Pa in ltc have stated for years that we can NOT seperate residents according to their levels of care,behaviors or any other reason.We can have specialized secure units and Dementia...

  2. ch6 May5-Don Polec's World-nurse as foot rubbers

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    He did a story on a handsome 101 yr old gentleman at a bowling alley-he asked the man "Wouldn't you rather have some nice pretty nurse giving you a foot massage or something like that instead of...

  3. colonoscopy prep based on insurance

    ktwlpn replied to tampabaylpn2rn's topic in Gastroenterology

    I don't know-I try NOT to make "suggestions" to my doctors-i don't have the

  4. Hospice Houses

    ktwlpn replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    One option is to call an ambulance and take him to the ER-if he has a sudden increase in his confusion and tremors that's reason enough for a visit.Once he is there he's in the system and you won't be...

  5. Golytely prep didn't work

    ktwlpn replied to Trishthedish's topic in Gastroenterology

    as Tweety says you may need a double prep...As for your diet-all of that fiber can cause gas and distension and without some fat can be binding (you may need to add some olive or other vegetable oil)...

  6. ? about fetus that died in womb

    ktwlpn replied to mysticalwaters1's topic in Ob/Gyn

    It's not about your co-workers feelings-it's about the mother and father....Nurses should not shoot their mouths off about things they obviously don't know....We can do ALOT of harm because of...

  7. Resident slit her own throat in a fall!

    ktwlpn replied to LoriAlabamaRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow-what a dummy that LPN is-good thing you were there-you're my

  8. want to help out a friend BUT.....

    ktwlpn replied to hhrhrn41's topic in General Nursing

    ...............What a manipulator!She only cares about the attention she is receiving from you and your co-workers....It's hard when you care about a friend more then they care about themselves-but...

  9. Found on floor - ? fall

    ktwlpn replied to pkeyrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We've debated this over and over at our facility. One important factor to keep in mind is no one expects us to completely prevent every "fall" but they want to see us prevent injury as much as...

  10. Body Worlds

    ktwlpn replied to Golden_Clover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I was very,very impressed by Body Worlds.The body is a beautiful and miraculous thing to see in that form....It truly was amazing-I was in

  11. a bit of help please?

    ktwlpn replied to shock-me-sane's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first question for me is "what quality of life does this person have?" Dementia and dialysis-I bet that's a fun day...Read up a little on criteria for dialysis and look at the co-morbity and life...

  12. funny question but need help

    ktwlpn replied to seiko's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    ew-I hope your taste in clothing is way better then your grammar and spelling,girly-girl.....Seriously-I don't mean to hurt your feelings but looking professional will not help you if you open your...

  13. Chester County - CAT Program

    ktwlpn replied to DebbieN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi-I graduated that program in the late 80's (argh-that sounds like such a long time ago) It's called Cat Brandywine due to the school districting-it's not associated with BH.They do clinicals at...

  14. Staff eating with residents

    ktwlpn replied to Inquisitive one's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Isn't your facility doing the Eden

  15. Co-workers on allnurses...

    ktwlpn replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    You can't be too careful-I remember a few instances here on the board in the past.I can't recall the details but I know a few posters had some

  16. Hospice has doped my dad!

    ktwlpn replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Let's bring the thread back to topic-and away from arguing with each other.........Many of us have been where you are right now-I'm sorry for what you are going through.You've got to do what is right...

  17. ripping an arm out of a socket...is this true

    ktwlpn replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    Ive got to tell you that there really is no way of knowing what else was going on during that 45 mins-the crap could have really been hitting the fan with another patient...However-if you have a good...

  18. Food Loaf

    ktwlpn replied to texascowgirl's topic in Correctional

    Many, many years ago this was served in long term care-I remember my first job as a cna-we served bowls of "The Blend"-a little bit of every thing mixed in a blender....PU....However-I think that is...

  19. Silliest Non-Emergency?

    ktwlpn replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    I was not working and my mother was the patient...She had cancer and often went septic-it was a busy Saturday evening and because she was always so stoic she got triaged to the end of the line (over...

  20. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    ktwlpn replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    You are totally skeeving me out!-I've got goosebumps....I'm

  21. april 2 is daylight saving time...love or hate

    ktwlpn replied to ak47m203's topic in General Nursing

    Hate it hate it HATE IT! The older I get the longer it takes me to catch up on that lost hour of rest.I detest bright,sunny,HOT summer days.I get depressed in the summer-and hole up in my cool, dark...

  22. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    ktwlpn replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    When I was 6 or 7 yrs old my father was diagnosed with cancer.He lived for 6 years with one complication after another.I have never forgotten the kindness shown to me by the various nurses,therapists...

  23. You know how ppl ask you stuff b/c they know you're a nurse? This tops it all....

    ktwlpn replied to HappyNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

  24. Body Worlds

    ktwlpn replied to Golden_Clover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can find his bio at the BodyWorld site -why don't you check it out before you make up your

  25. Body Worlds

    ktwlpn replied to Golden_Clover's topic in Pre-Nursing Students