Txnursekristi

Txnursekristi has 10 years experience and specializes in LTC, Wound Care.

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1. New tx nurse and i need help with a wound program

   Txnursekristi replied to mzdiva's topic in Wound

   What kind of program do they want? Are you looking for sample standing orders, or are you looking for policies and things like that? I have tons of stuff, and I'm always willing to share, if you'll message me and let me know what you need!

2. You know you've been a nurse for too long when..........

   Txnursekristi replied to NO50FRANNY's topic in General Nursing

   You should consider going in to wound care!

3. Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

   Txnursekristi replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

   All I have to say is hell yes, they do. And no, I'm not a veteran. But in my humble opinion, you deserve extra special treatment.

4. wound care question!

   Txnursekristi replied to wunzieRNBSN's topic in Wound

   3M No Sting Skin Prep. You will not believe the change in one day!

5. Foam Dressing

   Txnursekristi replied to jmn126's topic in Wound

   The main difference that I've noticed is that allevyn is a little easier to remove, optifoam tends to stick a little more. That being said, it's not enough of a difference to me to justify the cost, and my facility uses optifoam. You just have to b...

6. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

   Txnursekristi replied to Epona's topic in Medications

   Had a nurse give lovenox IM once, into the deltoid...NOT PRETTY! And she had been a nurse for over 20 years!

7. HELP! Malignant tumor neck wound hemorrhage

   Txnursekristi replied to NC29mom's topic in Wound

   can you put some vaseline gauze over the base of the wound, then pack with the calcium alginate?

8. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

   Txnursekristi replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

   I'm going to play devils advocate... Lets say you do get written consent for the vaccine, give it, and have no problems. Then, the same patient comes in 2 months later with an unrelated fever. You give prn tylenol, per orders, the child has an aller...

9. Unjust Cruelty: Parents moved apart after 61 yrs.

   Txnursekristi replied to NurseCharliRN's topic in Activism

   consult an attorney.

10. LTC Wound Care Program

    Txnursekristi replied to txdon's topic in Wound

    It seems to me that your nurse is crying out for help - rightfully. She told you that she is unable to effectivley do her job, and that she doesn't feel safe. Your next 2 sentences support her argument. I understand the budget concern, but how much a...

11. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    Txnursekristi replied to hazyblue's topic in Relations

    Just curious, are you a new nurse, or just new to this specialty? Sometimes when I am training a nurse who has been a nurse for 20 years, I expect them to know some things that I wouldn't expect from a brand new nurse, even if the 20 year nurse is n...

12. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    Txnursekristi replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I wouldn't do well in home care! I would probably be quickly fired for telling the family "Either I"m using a washcloth and soap and water, or you're cleaning it up." Good thing i don't do home care!!

13. What is the one piece of advice you wish you could tell yourself as a nursing student

    Txnursekristi replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Fake it till you make it!

14. Getting Sick at Work

    Txnursekristi replied to meaganellise's topic in General Nursing

    I was passing a kidney stone, and my DON drove me to the hospital herself!

15. Moral Dilemmas: Two Scenarios - What would you do?

    Txnursekristi replied to MichelleDawnLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER work in a facility where I am not allowed to contact the doctor or family myself.