ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Nurses as patients

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Am afraid of throwing a clot,coding, MRSA or VRE in my wound or urine.Making plans for never waking up ( so far as giving my husband a contact name and number of the local hospice IPU)Is that...

  2. Nurses as patients

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I have co-morbities......I'm fat.....Since I found out that a hip replacement for me is "when,not if" BP is running high...Way higher then ever..Am calling my PCP tonorrow(monitored for two weeks,it's...

  3. I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    ktwlpn replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    That is what truly makes me SICK...The fact that someone would avoid seeking medical attention because of it is horrific.What is it,1981

  4. I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    ktwlpn replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    ...This person came here to ASK FOR ADVICE,I gave it respectfully.No "browbeating" about it.Let's get back on track here,please.Peace

  5. I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    ktwlpn replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    So it's better for the OP to walk away and try to avoid medical care in the furniture because she felt judged by this person?I am not saying she needs to "be a crusader for social justice" ,only that...

  6. Article written by my patient's mother...heart warming

    ktwlpn replied to RNsydneygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Touching.please update us regarding her progress,if you

  7. I need an ER nurse to answer this question for me (pt with HIV related)

    ktwlpn replied to Risan's topic in Emergency

    Of course the medical record is retained and anyone treating you MUST know your complete history.The first mistake you made was not dealing with "the weird look" you feel you received.Having had HIV...

  8. Reducing med pass distractions

    ktwlpn replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Your administration needs to communicate this message to all departments as well.They will all eventually "get it " ,everyone just has to remain firm.Good

  9. Reducing med pass distractions

    ktwlpn replied to JBMmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is the nurse's responsibility to limit distractions.Politely inform everyone who approaches you during the pass that they can call you later or come back at a particular time.Stand up for your...

  10. Do you agree this was unethical?

    ktwlpn replied to Nurse_CrystalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    No-one ever won me over with the old "slippery slope"argument......There is nothing there in the OP's post to indicate this person had a history of cheating in our outside of nursing school.I see no...

  11. Do you agree this was unethical?

    ktwlpn replied to Nurse_CrystalRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Wish I had that kind of

  12. Should I make a stink about this?

    ktwlpn replied to Zooey72's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    You can continue to argue,refuse to accept you could be wrong...and end up with a DEAD PATIENT....IMHO the scariest nurse is the one who won't admit what he/she does NOT know....You really should take...

  13. Professionalism....name your irritation here!

    ktwlpn replied to LobotRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I hate that,too however in making that nurse's life miserable the aides were likely using the residents as pawns.There are NO victims,only.volunteers.Another pet peeve of mine is people who allow...

  14. The Worst Hospital Visitor I've Ever Seen

    ktwlpn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ha! That is a common complaint in LTC,too....Where almost everybody comes to live until they

  15. CHPN Certification

    ktwlpn replied to DisneyNurseGal's topic in Hospice, Palliative

  16. Books to read before starting nursing school

    ktwlpn replied to Mapachita's topic in General Nursing

    Read for pleasure now,once you start school you won't have much leisure

  17. Fundraisers for nursing students

    ktwlpn replied to shanell85's topic in General Students

    We raised funds within our group by bringing in cases of sodas, juice boxes,water ,coffee and tea and selling it back to the class at a profit....That was really all we

  18. Fetal demise

    ktwlpn replied to IamSecond's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Sometimes saying nothing is the best approach.A hand on the shoulder, "how are you doing,can I do anything for you?"The healing process barely starts in the hospital.I will never forget the nurse who...

  19. Overly agressive hospice

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hospice nurses coming to our facility do not call the resident's physicians directly for orders.They make recommendations,we call the resident's physician and discuss the orders.We are responsible for...

  20. Would you report me for this? (new question)

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    Your post illustrates the importance of teamwork.With other shifts and the

  21. Would you report me for this? (new question)

    ktwlpn replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    NO....had a lady put calmoseptine on a bagel,she thought it was cream cheese.Also have found a number of med cups at the bedside full of cream,never touched.It's not doing the resident any good...

  22. Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    ktwlpn replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    She sounds like a good candidate for sub acute

  23. My Nursing Instructor Is making clinical a nightmare

    ktwlpn replied to Chole_0316's topic in General Students

    When standing beside her picture her

  24. Taking diuretic while working 12 hour night shifts

    ktwlpn replied to lindyhoppernurse's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Sure...take your med,go to the bathroom ad lib.If anyonecomments tell them you take a diuretic if you like.If not tell them you have a bladder the size of a thimble...Not a big deal.Most of us older...

  25. Dying, unresponsive patient and assessing pain

    ktwlpn replied to tsm007's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    We schedule comfort meds around the clock and prn for breakthrough sypmtoms for actively dying patients.the physical process of the body shutting down may be uncomfortable...