kcicc

kcicc has 24 years experience and specializes in medical device.

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1. New Employee, Low Morale on Unit

   kcicc replied to YogiGal's topic in Professionalism

   This defines unprofessional conduct. Just take the high road, "Be the change you want to see" and people will catch on. It may not change their behaviour, but it may change it around you. Stick it out, good morale is contagious too

2. For extroverts...please don't ask me

   kcicc replied to hazyblue's topic in Stress 101

   I would just tell anyone who asked that you are more of a thinker than a talker. God knows, we would all benefit if more people thought before they spoke! Rock on sister, keep doing what YOU do best!

3. Wound vac question/vent

   kcicc replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   So that sounds like a terrible wound of course and likely a difficult dressing change no matter what is being used. If this pt is in acute care, often times I have seen wounds like these NOT vac'd as the perception is that it would be impossible to g...

4. wound care certification ?

   kcicc replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound

   With prevention and positive outcomes being the goal for all patients with wounds , it has been proven that a multidisciplinary approach is what brings about the best results. No matter what the credentials, multiple clinicians with a passion for the...

5. Best Stethoscope for Cardiac Nursing

   kcicc replied to tigerlily345's topic in Cardiac

   A CLEAN ONE :)

6. wound care certification ?

   kcicc replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound

   I believe that you can sit for the WCC exam without attending the 3500+ dollar course, study up !!!

7. Wound vac question/vent

   kcicc replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   KCI's wound vac is indicated for use over potentially compromised suture lines and is frequently used post TKR and THR. Ortho's in particular are fond of this application as they feel that it reduces the incidence of seroma as well as decreases or po...

8. Got No Job? Come be an RN !

   kcicc replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

   So, 100K a year for 3 12hour shifts per week, is it part of the problem, (attracting those that wouldn't consider it otherwise) or the solution (finally getting paid what we are due!) We are responsible for making it so lucrative, so be careful what ...

9. NON HEALING stage IV pressure ulcer HELP????

   kcicc replied to NC29mom's topic in Wound

   Must agree with a couple of the other posters, even tho my screen name is a dead give away. Need to R/O an osteo, trim off those wound edges and no R ischial weight bearing allowed. Until then, it will not matter what dsg you choose, so keep it inexp...