Xauphkamia

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1. New Grad in LTC - Feeling Overwhelmed (21 pts)

   Xauphkamia replied to simpreza2's topic in Geriatric

   Unfortunately this IS the nature of LTC. I do not know why we still call it that since it is often anything BUT long-term care anymore. You need excellent organizational skills and you have to learn to manage priorities, keep tabs on the staff your...

2. Does bullying really go on in Nursing?

   Xauphkamia replied to R_Clemens's topic in General Nursing

   Bullying is prevalent in nursing - as someone who has worked various different jobs throughout life I am amazed at the down right nastiness of some nurses. Now that I have been a nurse for awhile in a facility that is far from a pleasant work experi...

3. Plantar fasciitis: How many cortisone injections??

   Xauphkamia replied to Traum-a-Rama's topic in General Nursing

   I suffered horribly from this as well for many years! After trying a ton of different foot wear and going through the injections, stretches, ice, etc I discovered Sketcher's Step-ups. I have not had foot pain again. I work 12's all the time on my fe...

4. Not sure if Nursing is right for me

   Xauphkamia replied to vwbeetle's topic in General Nursing

   Times are tough and jobs are incredibly scarce. Go read the current US news - we're about tip over into no-man's land with a double dip recession and who knows what else as our elected officials continue to bungle management of our government. Nurs...

5. What is wound care like? what skills needed?

   Xauphkamia replied to christinacub's topic in Wound

   Wound care encompasses pressure ulcers, peripheral vascular ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, chemical burns and regular burns, lacerations, surgical sites, wound vacs, etc. My experience is strictly as a wound care nurse for a SNF - however, I imagine i...