Nurseclark

Nurseclark has 3 years experience and specializes in LTC, home care.

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1. saline flush ..Joint Commission

   Nurseclark replied to melgrek's topic in Medications

   I work in a nursing home in rural Ohio and thankfully this hasnt been an issue yet.

2. The "dirty" side of nursing...

   Nurseclark replied to jordanl's topic in General Nursing

   It always gets easier. I had the benefit of being a STNA first, and for some reason I have always been fascinated by wounds. So those never bothered me. One thing after 6 years of patient care I still just ewwwww over...... When you pull off someone...

3. Can an lpn use wia?

   Nurseclark replied to itistime's topic in LPN/LVN

   I used WIA as a bridge program from my LPN to RN. WIA paid for all of my RN program, but I had to take my LPN boards and pass first. :) I know lots about that program so if you need info let me know.

4. Is this legal? What are the nurse's rights on privacy in the workplace?

   Nurseclark replied to sasha2lady's topic in General Nursing

   If you know that someone isbeing abused, you can lose your license if you do not report it. Abuse, suspected or otherwise, must be reported to the administrator. And also, document that you reported it, document when you are being recorded and I tota...

5. How do nurses really feel about CNA/PCTs?

   Nurseclark replied to barbamatt's topic in Relations

   Aides are the biggest asset nurses have, and I too was an aide for 4 years in LTC. Work with your nurses, be ready to learn and ready to run if they need you to. And also, never stop reporting skin issues! If you find a new skin tear or wound we need...

6. Job jumper?!?

   Nurseclark replied to RN_lor's topic in New Nurse

   Remember that just because something seems bad does not mean it always will be. All new nursing jobs are scary and overwhelming to begin with because its ALL new stuff. Patients, building, people, etc. Whats in the nursing books is NOT whats really o...

7. Please help! Scared to start working as a nurse

   Nurseclark replied to patricia_price's topic in General Nursing

   Be humble. Keep your ears and eyes open to everything, and you will be fine. Everyone is scared at first. :)