Codypatody BSN, RN

Codypatody has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Telemetry, Hospice, Wound Care.

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1. Fungal infection

   Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

   she didn't have diarrhea, just reaction to antibiotics i am told. we got a lal mattress for her and they stopped the cream. i am working on getting an anti fungal barrier paste through our pharmacy...criticaid paste. have you heard of it? got a go...

2. Fungal infection

   Codypatody posted a topic in Wound

   I have a patient that has a very angry rash on her buttocks and groin. The nurses said it all started when she was on antibiotics. The doctors ordered Nystatin cream for her groin and Baza anti fungal for her bottom. When I saw her today, her groi...

3. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

   Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

   My supervisor is the CNO so I will have her on my side! I am attending a seminar with Medline in a few weeks so I will be able to assess their product line and meet the rep. In your experience, what products seem to be good and reasonably priced? ...

4. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

   Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

   Not sure if they have protocols set up. They haven't had a wound RN for almost a year so I bet they need updating. I do know they use Medline products in house. Does this mean we can't order anything that is not a Medline product? I would assume t...

5. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

   Codypatody posted a topic in Wound

   I just accepted a position at a community hospital (120 beds) as an inpatient wound RN. Can anyone who is had the position or who is in the position currently tell me how your average day looks? This hospital has not had a FT Wound Nurse in the pas...

6. WebWOC online program

   Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

   i already have my wound care certification so i will only take the ostomy and continence part. are the courses offered at night? i work full time. did you work while you took it? when do you take the exam for the wocn? they said most times the p...

7. how to become a wound care consultant?

   Codypatody replied to wtian's topic in Wound

   how did you like the webwoc program? i have my wcc so will not need to take the wound portion. when i inquired, they said you needed 100 hrs of clinical...maybe this was changed since you took it? how did the course run? could you take them at your l...

8. how to become a wound care consultant?

   Codypatody replied to wtian's topic in Wound

   How did you like the WebWOC program? I have my WCC so will not need to take the wound portion. When I inquired, they said you needed 100 hrs of clinical...maybe this was changed since you took it? How did the course run? Could you take them at yo...

9. WebWOC online program

   Codypatody posted a topic in Wound

   Has anyone taken this program through the Metropolitan State Univ.? I found it on the WOCN.org website so it is accredited. I like the fact that it is online but wanted to get feedback on the program. Please let me know!!!

10. Venous Stasis Ulcer & RA

    Codypatody replied to kc319's topic in Wound

    Have you tried lowering the pressure on the VAC? Sometimes this helps with painful wounds. Usually the VAC is at 125 mmHg...try lowering it to 75 or 100. If the wound is draining copious amounts, you may have some pooling of drainage. If this hap...

11. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

    Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

    Thanks for your response. Did you have experience being a manager prior to this position? If you did, do you think this is a definate necessity for the job or is it something you can learn. I do not have manager experience and the position I am looki...

12. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

    Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Wound

    It is associated with a for profit hospital.

13. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound

    Can anyone out there please shed some light on this type of position? What kind of experience is required and/or helpful? What is an average day like? Salary? Any information you can provide will be helpful!!!

14. What can WOCNs do?

    Codypatody replied to nrsklly's topic in Wound

    thought i would try to give you some insight into what a wocn does and try to answer your questions. can she give orders over the phone to an rn? if so, does the same physician rule apply that she needs to sign that order within 24hrs? as far as i ...

15. Paradise Valley Hospital

    Codypatody posted a topic in Arizona

    Anyone have any opinions/thoughts/experiences with PV Hospital? I am considering interviewing but wanted to see what the general consensus is. Thanks!