colter517

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1. Careers available to LPN, besides LTC

   colter517 replied to Blondediver68's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been a clinical account manager for KCI, clinical liaison for 2 home health agencies, private duty nurse, and LTC for a short period. There is actually a lot out there. You just need to look for it. As far as politics- you're going to find it ...

2. Are LPN's going to be phased back into the hospital settings?

   colter517 replied to mfigueroa22's topic in LPN/LVN

   I interviewed at a Boston Hospital last year. The interviewer told me that LPN's are being increased in Boston Hospitals. I work for a VNA on the south coast as the clinical liaison. I am on site at a hospital in this area, they just phased out LPN's...

3. We are trying a new wound vac company

   colter517 replied to gettingupthere's topic in Wound

4. Problems with VAC dsg/KCI

   colter517 replied to mackrn's topic in Wound

   Actually, wound vac is registered with KCI. Blue Sky and other competitors are not supposed to say they are a wound vac.

5. We are trying a new wound vac company

   colter517 replied to gettingupthere's topic in Wound

   All that literature you see about their product are the case studies done by KCI. Read the fine print. They have very little literature about that drainage containment system, which by using gauze is all that it really is. You can't get the microd...

6. Wound Vac

   colter517 replied to cookie102's topic in Wound

   That would be within the recommendations in the clinical guidelines book. It would be just like it going over the weekend.

7. ?? re wound vac

   colter517 replied to cherilee's topic in Wound

   As CodyPatody stated, the dressing technique is sterile only if the doctor orders it. Otherwise, it is clean technique and anything that drops on the floor should be disposed of. I too work for KCI.

8. Undermining: What it is?

   colter517 replied to nursbaybie's topic in Wound

   Underming is deep tissue (subcutaneous fat and muscle) damage around the wound margin. Tunneling is just under the skin surface and doesn't involve deep tissue, and sinus tracts are a narrow tract that are away from the wound margins and go downward...

9. Wound Vac Tips and MRSA sterile dressing

   colter517 replied to garciadiego's topic in Wound

   You could call your local KCI rep and request an in-service.

10. Wound Vac Company and Issues

    colter517 replied to rhizopus's topic in Wound

    Please call customer care and report your issues. Service won't change if corporate doesn't know what is going on. I work for KCI and in my area we do everything possible to make sure our customers are happy. We all have wonderful relationships with ...

11. Wound Vac System

    colter517 replied to NightingaleCLNC's topic in Wound

    This is absolutely untrue. The black foam may be put on top of adaptic or similar if it is a trouble to get out of a particular wound. As far as using the V.A.C. for tumors, the V.A.C. is contraindicated for malignancy.

12. Steps of a wet to dry dressing

    colter517 replied to oxyjen's topic in Wound

    Wet to dry dsgs is a method of debridement.

13. Starting Salary

    colter517 replied to gerry79's topic in Massachusetts

    I know the communtiy colleges on the south shore offer bridge programs, so I think it's a good possibility the community colleges on the north shore do as well. I don't understand why Boston hospitals start their RN's at such a low rate. The nursin...

14. home health pay

    colter517 replied to supernova2700's topic in Massachusetts

    Hi, I was just hired by Centrus. They start private duty LPN's at $20.50 and per visit rate is $28. The RN's start at $25.00 private duty and $33 per visit but higher for admissons. They don't have good insurance though so if you're looking for full ...

15. Kindred Health?

    colter517 replied to nickysdestiny's topic in Massachusetts

    RUN! Don't waste your time. I work for a staffing agency and Kindred has the worst facilities I've ever been to. The staffing ratios are disgusting and a lot of the facilities I've been to were dirty. After my 5th or so Kindred facility, instea...