domsmom

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1. Any kind souls willing to answer thoughtful 12 question written interview for me?

   domsmom replied to cb_rn's topic in CNS

   1. As I coordinate care for my patients, I involve whatever discipline is needed to meet my patient's needs. The wound care nurse, social worker, ostomy nurse, pharmacist, dietician, physical therapists, doctors, speech therapist and respiratory ther...

2. Northern NJ/Southern NY Part Time Nursing Programs

   domsmom replied to crsabtnrsing's topic in New Jersey

   I attended Union County College and enjoyed my experience. There are classes during day, evening and weekend.

3. Routine assessment dring immediate post-op period

   domsmom replied to domsmom's topic in MICU

   Usually patients come from PACU. Recently one of patients on the surgical floor suffered a heart attack during the immediate postop period. How often do you assess patients/do vital signs during the first 24 hours post op? We are considering changi...

4. Anyone know about Clinical Nurse Leader?

   domsmom replied to Oakstyn's topic in Post Graduate

   I am a CNL at a VA facility and many CNLs are employed throughout the U.S. I do not advocate trying to find a job as a CNL without staff nursing experience. The CNL is an advanced generalist at the bedside. The role improves quality of care and pat...

5. Routine assessment dring immediate post-op period

   domsmom posted a topic in MICU

   I was recently transferred to an acute surgical unit that cares for post surgical patients that has no unit protocol. What is the standard of care during the first 24-48 hours post op? Is it appropriate for a LPN to care for the post op patient duri...

6. learning wound care

   domsmom replied to ukgingernut's topic in New Nurse

   You will encounter a lot of wounds in a rehab facility. I would be more interested in opportunity for advancement and professional growth.

7. Case Study...

   domsmom replied to manifesto_032's topic in Cardiac

   This sounds like a case for the ethics committee. If there's no written DNR order or an advance directive, the client would be a full code. The doctor should listen to his client and write the DNR order.