ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

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  1. Need advice on reporting incident with relative

    ktwlpn replied to kbclary4's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    We REALLY only know the OP's side of the story and as nurses we all know there was way more involved-Just the fact that the g-father "was put on a ventilator against his wishes" attests to the turmoil...

  2. CT scans and how long to wait?

    ktwlpn replied to TexNurse's topic in Emergency

  3. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    ktwlpn replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    So it is permissible for our comments to be quoted without our

  4. e-z stand requirements

    ktwlpn replied to still-inspired's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Actually that is incorrect however my current DON believes this to be true and won't loosen up the purse strings to get us a standing lift.I have worked with them and love them-so much safer,easier...

  5. Male Chest Hair and Scrub Tops

    ktwlpn replied to Thunderwolf's topic in General Nursing

    hehe-I wish my husband had enough chest hair to "manscape" What exactly are we discussing? If a guy is so hairy that hunks of it are falling into his sterile field then I guess he should wear...

  6. e-z stand requirements

    ktwlpn replied to still-inspired's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you obtain a PT consult to determine what is appropriate? That's what we can do at out LTC if we have any concerns for resident/staff safety...and we care plan the appropriate action-each unit...

  7. allnurses mentioned in AJN and it ain't flattering

    ktwlpn replied to actioncat's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting-did you report this to Brian? I wonder if it is legal for them to reproduce threads from this forum.Could someone scan the article for us?..Aside from that-I would not say anything here...

  8. Meds:Initial Dose LTC

    ktwlpn replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    We have P and P in place at our facility to cover this type of occurence.I would review the policies with the DON-if this scenario is not covered I would insist it be.I would try to get the written...

  9. Had my first elopement today

    ktwlpn replied to Chad_KY_SRNA's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is nothing more frightening...I feel for you...I have had several "missing" residents through the years and luckily for me we found them actually still on the unit but I remember the sheer...

  10. Christopher Reeve--did decubiti kill him?

    ktwlpn replied to NurseFirst's topic in General Nursing

    His cause of death is an endless chicken or egg discussion.He and his family clearly had close,trusting relationships with the medical personel that cared for him and his wife has gone to great...

  11. dazed and confused....and worried

    ktwlpn replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    yikes-I feel for you....Could those have been left from the morning prior? Really no way to prove it was you..But you could have had a brain fart-I pulled percocet out of the narc box once and took...

  12. State inspectors showed up on Sunday!

    ktwlpn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    eek! My sympathies...Coming in late and finding that cabinet open is a good thing-all shifts need to be remined that these rules and regs are for everyone to follow and are neccessary for the...

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

    ktwlpn replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    eeek! I had an end-stage Alzheimer's pt with a prolapsed uterus years ago.The family had refused surgery.We used to coat it with desitin to keep it moist....I HATED touching it....I HATE pressure...

  14. diet consistency

    ktwlpn replied to sis14rn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    what is the difference between your mech sift and advanced soft? I would follow the speech therapists' recommendations-Order evals on each resident-that is the proper way to proceed....I bet the...

  15. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    ktwlpn replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am afraid of anything home made....eek....We get dozens ond dozens of cookies at Christmas time.The last one I ate had a great long hair baked right in there...I don't touch that stuff now.....(not...

  16. How Often Have You Seen THIS??

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

    well-this guy went to his end.....literally and

  17. How Often Have You Seen THIS??

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

    THis is called "getting sh*t orificed" ...Enema play is a VERY common fetish and they use numerous recipes for "pleasure" or "punishment" I know this because when we first got on-line I was not...

  18. marinol

    ktwlpn posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Have any of you ever seen marinol prescribed as an appetite stimulant in an elderly Alzheimer's patient? It's a first for me and I am having a probelm finding specific info on the drug as it pertains...

  19. marinol

    ktwlpn replied to ktwlpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

  20. Bedside surgery with no sedation

    ktwlpn replied to Kiwi's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You all know darn freaking well that these same physicians would not let you trim their toenails without some morphine prior to....sheesh...When I was a new lpn in med-surg I watched the vascular guy...

  21. That Stupid Door!!!!

    ktwlpn replied to Mystery5's topic in General Nursing

    The door should certainly function properly-has your nurse manager or supervisor gone through the proper channels to get it repaired? God Forbid you have an impending code and can't get in there to...

  22. how to remove/insert someone's contact lenses?

    ktwlpn replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    I wear contacts but have never removed lenses from another person...My eye doctor sometimes removes mine prior to my exam-you just touch the tip of your (clean) finger to the bottom edge of the...

  23. LPN Student, New Job in Psych, Any Tips?

    ktwlpn replied to glopop11's topic in Psychiatric

    Sure-always keep your back to the wall.....Your safety comes first......and watch your body language...good

  24. They can put a man on the moon. Why Can't They....

    ktwlpn replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    nope-my mammogram didn't hurt either...What HURT was being jacked up OFF the floor by my twins....The MAMMOGRAM was not bad at

  25. Hey~ What's the Time Span between....

    ktwlpn replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Yowzer....someone there is not doing there job---every year during survey a few employees from several departments at our facility are asked questions regarding our various manuals....there...