ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. animal research

    ktwlpn replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    It seems that few of us would want animal testing stopped but most of us agree that it needs to be limited and policed.Limited to medicine.Animal research should certainly not be used by the cosmetics...

  2. animal research

    ktwlpn replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Actually no-I have not been trained nor have I ever participated in any type of scientific research-I'm a nurse in LTC.I do know that many of the methods used in handling these animals are cruel-like...

  3. NO Med Pass At Meals

    ktwlpn replied to Chicklet2's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in 2 facilities that actually had to change the mealtimes-at one facility they also changed the shift times for the dietary dept and nursing (day shift was 6am to 2pm instead of 7am to...

  4. animal research

    ktwlpn replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    Actually we ARE thinking----thinking that the "myths"you quote are really so much propaganda.It's easier to deny then to try to effect change-It's easier to pretend that the cruelty does not exist....

  5. Spouse as martyr

    ktwlpn posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know most of you are familiar with this -in acute and LTC.You know the type of couple I'm talking about.That sick co-dependency in which one spouse is ill and trying to literally suck the life out...

  6. Physician's office Nurse

    ktwlpn replied to outdoneflorida's topic in General Nursing

    That's not enough bucks to justify making up and doing my hair for.....Not many nurses in doc's offices around here...No-one wears name tags anymore so you never

  7. anemia induced death

    ktwlpn replied to Wenge8181's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    There is a thread in the critical care forum "lowest h and h " Check it

  8. I shaved off a patient's mustache. Was I wrong?

    ktwlpn replied to NebbyLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think shaving off the moustache was a good idea but I don't think you should have been written up....Review your policy and procedures-I think that if this is your first occurence a verbal...

  9. animal research

    ktwlpn replied to canoehead's topic in General Nursing

    -I think that years ago it was a valid field- With today's advances in medical research on the cellular level it probably remains the most in-expensive method but I don't believe that cost savings is...

  10. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    ktwlpn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    Yes-nursing home residents have the right to refuse treatment-that includes

  11. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    And this attitude really stinks...Many,many nurses have tragic stories just like yours-who decides which staff members deserve the day off the most? That's why rotating is the fairest way to approach...

  12. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    ktwlpn replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! Just what this situation calls for-a devastating comeback....."Those kids really interfere with your work schedule,don't they?That's why I choose not to breed"....I certainly would not get my...

  13. Trouble with a co-worker....(Long)

    ktwlpn replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    You take a deep breath,lower the pitch and level of your voice and you say "YES-I did talk to the NM about you-and I'm not the only one that has problems with you....Would you like to go into the...

  14. Question about obtaining POA for aging parent

    ktwlpn replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like she needs a good medical evaluation first to rule out a physical cause for her sudden decline-Get her physician involved-he (or she) make sure you voice all of these concerns.Get her to...

  15. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    ktwlpn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    YES-Instead of b*tching and moaning...Let's lift each other up instead of trying to tear each other down....I'm a full time float nurse and work with all types...Everyone knows my philosophy-When I'm...

  16. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    ktwlpn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    quote>I'm thinking that the nurse you spoke with was burned beyond recognition and probably needs to quit LTC but can't because hospitals won't take LPNs and HHC is not much better.>quote---The...

  17. Sorry To Upset You, But....

    ktwlpn replied to lisa41rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    ........................Actually I see the opposite-I now work in LTC and almost every interaction I've had with acute care nurses has been negative.If you worked in LTC you know that the charge nurse...

  18. Am urgently seeking attorney in NE Ohio with experience going before the BON

    ktwlpn replied to emmalou's topic in Legal

    well excuse me---TOS prohibits posting links directly to web sites (I pm'd you) There are numerous law offices in your area and some that specialize in professional licensing issues.Many ,many of them...

  19. Am urgently seeking attorney in NE Ohio with experience going before the BON

    ktwlpn replied to emmalou's topic in Legal

    There are many websites to help you locate a lawyer-by location and specialty.good

  20. Head lac(pic) need opinions pls

    ktwlpn replied to kitten2005's topic in General Nursing

    It's difficult to determine anything by the pic-sorry...From what I can see it just looks like there's alot of dried blood around that staple.Looks like the area should be cleaned well..Is there...

  21. Patient Etiquette

    ktwlpn replied to brown252's topic in General Nursing

    -While I agree that it is certainly within your rights as a consumer to request medical services from someone whom you feel comfortable with I have to add "Get over yourself" What makes you think any...

  22. LVN Pay in your Area???

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

    $21.00/5 years this fall/20 yrs total experience.....I'm in

  23. My best friend's nightmare

    ktwlpn replied to Antikigirl's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I was just wondering how your friend's daughter is doing? With the death of Supreme court Justice W Rehnquist I fear that we will see the reversal of Rowe V Wade and this type of scenario will become...

  24. Overbearing pt family

    ktwlpn replied to nursestacy73's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Forget about administration-call the state dept of health,the dept of aging and have someone inform the nursing home that you are taking these steps .I've seem some strange situations in long term...

  25. Options for childcare when mandated

    ktwlpn replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Good for you-planning ahead is important.Nursing allows you to pick a shift.I worked evenings and my husband worked days when our son was born-I took 2 years off (I left work to take care of my...