RiverNurse

RiverNurse

Certified Wound Care Nurse

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About RiverNurse

RiverNurse specializes in Certified Wound Care Nurse.


Pediatrics, Ostomies, Wound Care, Feeding Tubes, Med-Surg/Telemetry, Geriatric Rehab, Informatics, Web Based Training Development

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  1. On call, but missed call

    The hospital should have a back up plan in the event the nurse is not reachable. I also do not think writing the nurse up is appropriate, given the situation. Reliability is important, however, reliability should not soley rest on the back of one nur...
  2. Low Profile Buttons and Hypotonia

    Yes. I did remove the pt's MIC-Key button for one day. The pt does not have prune belly syndrome, but her abdominal muscles are hypotonic. In addition, she has a history of button displacement which further complicated the issue. At our facility, if ...
  3. help, bedside nursing not for me?

    First off - hang in there. I think almost every nurse has experienced this sensation and stress related illnesses. Mine was diabetes (II). It is definitely a crucible, trial by fire. It's like eating an elephant... you do that one bite at a time. Bei...
  4. Hi all, I am fairly new to pediatrics. I'm a wound care nurse and have been working in pediatrics for a year now. I work primarily with the infant population that have had issues with gastric mucosa visible around low profile buttons (MIC Key button...
  5. Stoma Site Marking...

    Not yet. In fact, I just finished up the distance learning Ostomy module yesterday (through Emory). I have read about it - now I'm just wondering about the "Oh my Lord" moments that aren't always listed in books. Thanks ~ RiverNurse
  6. Stoma Site Marking...

    Hi all, Any tips on stoma site marking? RiverNurse
  7. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

    Scream? LOL... Rant? Not as much as I used to! Now if I have an off day, I usually refinish a piece of furniture or do something creative to get my mind off of it and to gain perspective.
  8. What is involved in getting wound certified?

    I did the distance learning option for my CWCN last year. Back then, that module for the didactic portion only was $1200.00 (not including registration fees, books, clinicals, lodging). I attended bridge week there - technically three days for the wo...
  9. Any tips, tricks, advice?

    Yes. PM me privately and hang in there.
  10. Charity wound vac option

    Thanks for this. Apparently I received the wrong info from KCI. I was told by our KCI rep that there were income requirements and that the family "made too much money". I did find out from them that the VIA would be the way to go with this situation...
  11. All I can say is, I wore those "shoes" when I turned 40... If you want it, go get it. Another "word of advice" from the peanut gallery - take care of your back (think Yoga), your feet (always by the best shoes - 2 pair and rotate them), and your down...
  12. Charity wound vac option

    Hello all, I have a question about wound vacs. Scenario: Ped pt in foster care and is on wound vac. Wound is about 9 x 7 x 2 cm with approx. 75 cc drainage per day. Pt needs a vac for home. Foster family is in process of applying for Medicaid - but...
  13. The Hardest Job You Will Ever Love! - Nursing

    Yes, nursing is hard, but has it's rewards in the end - like a bad back and bunions. LOL LOL...
  14. Burned out and hate nursing

    How long have you been a nurse? Now then, onto options: 1. Get out of Med-Surg. Sounds like you're burned to a crisp. 2. Continue your education (i.e. specialize) 3. Consider nursing informatics (downside - then you'll have a different level of "en...
  15. Stomadhesive alternatives?

    Update: We had a 3M brand of durable barrier cream. I tested it on my hand/arm before introducing it to the pt. Love, LOVE the stuff! However, the pt refused to try it. Rivernurse