RachRN11

RachRN11 has 5 years experience.

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1. WOC certification without a BSN?

   RachRN11 replied to Karlynn0619's topic in Wound

   To become a CWOCN (WOC certification), they require a bachelor's degree. There are other options, however. Look into wcei.net they offer a wound care specialty.

2. Wound Certification for CNA

   RachRN11 replied to TabithaKay's topic in Wound

   I wasn't sure if there was such a thing so I just googled it and this is what I got out of that search - CNA - MA Wound Certification Course | Certified for Nursing Wound Care Wound Care Training for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) Skin and Woun...

3. Staging questions

   RachRN11 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Wound

   Good questions. I'm not sure if my answer is the correct one but for the first one I would document something like "previously unstageable, now stage III ulcer presents with...etc" And same with the 2nd one "previously suspect deep tissue injury has ...

4. Total Contact Cast

   RachRN11 posted a topic in Wound

   I have a patient that we don't know what to do with. She is limited in her mobility so TCC may be a safety issue (more falls) but she isn't compliant with keeping pressure off her heel. How often do you use a total contact cast on a diabetic heel (pl...

5. WOCN info.

   RachRN11 replied to lovesongajp's topic in General Nursing

   I was very fortunate with my job situation. I had made it known to my director (at the time) that I had a goal to become a wound nurse. Luckily, at the same time the wound clinic in the same hospital was looking for a wound nurse. So my name was pass...

6. Best Practices for Wounds

   RachRN11 replied to hospitalistrn's topic in Wound

   Please don't mistake me for confrontation, I was just curious as to why you'd use santyl if there is no slough? I'm thinking there's a secondary use that I don't know about and I would like to learn more :)

7. Is certification needed to work as a wound care nurse?

   RachRN11 replied to ThinkerBelleRN's topic in Wound

   I think it depends on the clinic and what they want from their employees. For example, the clinic I work at is currently looking for an RN to hire with experience preferred but not required. We'll probably ask them to eventually get certified but the...

8. WOCN info.

   RachRN11 replied to lovesongajp's topic in General Nursing

   I've been a CWOCN for only 2 years so I may not know a lot of info. But to answer some of your questions: I work in a hospital where we have an outpatient clinic and I also see inpatients as well when I'm consulted. On the inpatient wound side, I'm ...

9. Nursing Student Doubts

   RachRN11 replied to branthebrat0789's topic in Stress 101

   Yes, what you're feeling is normal. YOU are normal! Nursing school is rough..really, really rough. I'm pretty sure I wanted to switch my major every semester because nursing school stressed me out too much. But hey, I made it and YOU WILL TOO! Honest...

10. "What to Expect When You're a Patient"

    RachRN11 replied to Graduatenurse14's topic in Relations

    Well some of these aren't the nicest of comments. We all have bad days and we all rant. I would certainly rather you rant on here than take out your frustration on a patient and/or family member. Pretty sure I've written down things about what I wish...

11. Starting to think there should be some limits...

    RachRN11 replied to roser13's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand annoyance, but this is a free website that invites anyone to sign up. Also, you can simply just stop clicking on the question links and your problem would be solved.

12. Comfortable shoes?

    RachRN11 replied to Chickie77's topic in Uniform/Gear

    I wear Skechers Go Walk (or Go Walk 2), they're slip-on shoes with memory foam. Super comfortable and light weight.

13. Nurses can eat properly if they manage their time

    RachRN11 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Whoa....calm down, it's just a cartoon (and website).

14. It's all too fast.

    RachRN11 replied to Lina1's topic in General Students

    I think you need to just breathe and be kind to yourself. You haven't failed at those things you mentioned in your post. You are still a student and you are still learning. I can also be an overly anxious person with the first gut reaction of running...

15. Feeling a bit down

    RachRN11 replied to Christinajoannne's topic in General Students

    When I was a student, I once "wasted" 3 catheters on the same patient because I kept hitting the wrong hole. Don't sweat it, nursing takes practice and you'll get there :)