shermbrn

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1. Cutting VAC foam

   shermbrn replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound

   I usually take the plastic package from the foam dressing, place the steril side of the package over the wound, and then draw the pattern. I have seen surgeons place the black foam into the wound, remove it, cut it some more, and then place it back ...

2. VA Clinical Ladder

   shermbrn replied to PMFB-RN's topic in Government

   I have certainly noticed the same at my facility, and we have a few very questionable nurses that will probably hob-nob with the right people and work their way up the ladder. I have a MSN and run the wound/ostomy program for the entire facility and ...

3. VA Hospital Nurses (?)****

   shermbrn replied to wife&mommyRN's topic in Government

   I'm not sure which facility you are applying to, but I love working at my VA. As a nurse, it is a great job with great benefits. Each facility is different, though. I love the fact that if my patient needs a special bed at home, we can get it for h...