ktwlpn

ktwlpn LPN

LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care

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  1. An Open Letter to the President of the United States from America's RNs

    ktwlpn replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    as an LPN I am not represented by the entity that drafted that

  2. What do you think is a major problem in nursing?

    ktwlpn replied to sweetyjen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If we had support from the docs and administration and were given a measure of autonomy we would better be able to earn the respect of the patients and their families....How many times do you make a...

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

    ktwlpn replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Check your facility p and p-it's been different at every LTC I have worked in....Currently we do q 15mins x 4 and if stable we go to q4hrs x 48......But if I know the resident has really wacked their...

  4. diabetic/ chf and NONCOMPLIANT!!

    ktwlpn replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks-Purple Princess is the kind of cna we all wish we worked with every day.She obviously cares about doing the best she can for the residents in her care.She takes her responsibilty...

  5. That annoying nursing shoe problem...

    ktwlpn replied to Mommy2Katiebaby's topic in General Nursing

    I had plantar faciitis that was finally resolved after I got the custom orthotics-I wore them every day for probably 3 years straight and have never had a re-occurence.They were pricey but it was well...

  6. diabetic/ chf and NONCOMPLIANT!!

    ktwlpn replied to Purple Princess's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It is nursing's responsibility to document this behaviors and their attempts at educating him-you have to get along with him because you have more direct contact with him-let the nurse's do their...

  7. MDS Charting Emphasis for Staff

    ktwlpn replied to GrassHopper2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Our mds co-ordinator posts a notice at each nurse's station and updates it weekly regarding any med "A" charting-she actually lists the diagnosis and symptoms that we must address in our notes...She...

  8. Can any one tell me how I can get a DON or ADON or MDS cord. Job

    ktwlpn replied to Malt123's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I see in your profile that you have an associates degree-this may limit your

  9. Patient vent about waiting for DR. appt.

    ktwlpn replied to S.N. Visit's topic in General Nursing

    If this happens often in an office it is usually a sign of double or even triple booking...I try to schedule my appoinments first thing in the am or first appoinment after their lunch break.My time is...

  10. CNAS behind Nurses Station more than nurse

    ktwlpn replied to vanurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    They generallly get a pretty inclusive report from me-of course they are often eating,drinking coffee and chatting through out....I am all about involving them in the plan of care-the ones that...

  11. scared, gotta see a work comp doctor tomorrow..

    ktwlpn replied to Purple Princess's topic in Occupational Health

    The PT can give you a list of excercises you can do daily at home to strengthen your back -10 or 15 mins a day is all it will take and it is easy stuff you can do on the floor.It will make a world of...

  12. CNAS behind Nurses Station more than nurse

    ktwlpn replied to vanurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck with that one.You sure won't make any friends-not that we are there to do so but a few cranky cna's can sure make your life miserable.I am a full time float now which I absolutely love but I...

  13. Dr. ripped my co-worker a new one for no reason

    ktwlpn replied to pnkprincess's topic in General Nursing

  14. Dr. ripped my co-worker a new one for no reason

    ktwlpn replied to pnkprincess's topic in General Nursing

    well...after experiencing the wrath from both sides in several situations I no longer get involved .I am not anyone's secretary or answering service-I have to focus on the pt's care and their...

  15. Report rant

    ktwlpn replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :rotfl: I threatened to scratch my relief's face off on Wednesday afternoon----and then he tried to close my med room window-and I was having a hot flash...Like you all have said-there is one on...

  16. Report rant

    ktwlpn replied to fergus51's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    :rotfl: I threatened to scratch my relief's face off on Wednesday afternoon----and then he tried to close my med room window-and I was having a hot flash...Like you all have said-there is one on...

  17. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    ktwlpn replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Try searching for Planned parenthood org. or federation....Most states have an affiliate chapter- S.Carolina does-from there you should be able to find the links to become an action member.I joined...

  18. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    ktwlpn replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Try searching for Planned parenthood org. or federation....Most states have an affiliate chapter- S.Carolina does-from there you should be able to find the links to become an action member.I joined...

  19. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    ktwlpn replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dood! I don't think anyone wants to put you away in a corner...I do believe that religion does NOT belong in the workplace (obvious exceptions there but we make the choice to work in those...

  20. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    ktwlpn replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Dood! I don't think anyone wants to put you away in a corner...I do believe that religion does NOT belong in the workplace (obvious exceptions there but we make the choice to work in those...

  21. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    ktwlpn replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Many acute care facilities arund here have gotten rid of aides-Primary nursing all the way-of course they ran into problems when they did not have enough nurses...So back came the aides..Bottom line...

  22. Pharmacists refusing to fill orders for The Pill

    ktwlpn replied to KarenAR's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Well-that does make sense....This situation IMHO can't be prepared to nurses being forced into assisting with an abortion against his/her beliefs...A pharmacist is only providing the med---he is not...

  23. Nurses who let NAs Boss them around

    ktwlpn replied to PhePhe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my experience in LTC care this is quite common.I believe that all nurses must take their supervisory role very seriously and when we are dealing with a problem staff member( cna or another nurse)...

  24. Overtime money

    ktwlpn replied to sheliamd's topic in General Nursing

    As long as we are short of nurses we won't have to worry about that.We typically work 8 hr shifts-I have several co-workers that work 12 hour shifts their entire schedule-and get time and a half for...

  25. Help with Digital Camera

    ktwlpn replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

    after you check the ratings of the brands and determine which bells and whistles you want on your camera go to Overstock.com....I just got one for my sister for Christmas...I LOVE the Big