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1. Lymphedema specialist need in wound clinic?

   versican posted a topic in Wound

   We have many patients with lymphedema coming to our wound clinic, but many are not seeing a lymphedema specialist regularly - even when we refer them. Mostly it seems due to few lymphedema specialists in our area, lack of proper diagnoses, or the pat...

2. Seeking expert advice on macerated area RLE

   versican replied to PANYNP's topic in Wound

   For heavy weeping, have you tried transfer (mepilex transfer) which can last up to a week, covered with abd pad (or diaper)? Secured with roll gauze/tape. Large nylon to hold it-tubigrip for compression over all that. Elevate. The abd pad (or diaper...

3. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

   versican replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

   I am a newer (yet older) nurse. The first year was med-surg days. Understaffed, usually, so 12 hr shifts never ended on time. If I worked consecutive days, it was very rarely the same patients - we float to whatever floor is in most demand. Absolutel...

4. Wound Clinic for new grad?

   versican replied to 7237dallas's topic in Wound

   I had about a year of med-surg experience and just switched to a wound clinic. There is a lot to learn, and I love it. If you get your BSN, you can get certified as an ostomy nurse and perform cares in a variety of settings. I am thrilled for this op...

5. Do most nurses not like writing papers?

   versican replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   I am relatively (self-proclaimed) good at writing. Like someone mentioned, as an introvert I'm much better at the written word than spoken. But nursing school wanted quantity over quality. Once I realized that -- seeing what papers would pass for an...

6. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

   versican replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth

   I'd take option #2 in a heartbeat, but guess I'm a granny grad. I'm in med surg and cannot find a clinic job opening...and your option #2 sounds exactly what I would like. I would like to work as a wound/ostomy nurse and that clinic sounds like a goo...

7. Working Two Jobs - New Grad RN

   versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in New Nurse

   My opinion: No, not 2 jobs. You may think "just 2 shifts at one and three shifts at the other", but in reality you'll have mandatory meetings and education requirements at both. You'll be unable to reach your potential at both jobs. Stick with one. D...

8. Malpractice insurance??

   versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in New Nurse

   I do NSO. It's cheap, especially for new grads. We're in a very litigious environment. My nursing school instructors strongly recommended -- actually insisted -- that we remember to get it. Peace of mind is worth it. Save receipts for tax time -- nu...

9. What just happened?

   versican replied to Nurse3000's topic in New Nurse

   Forgive yourself sooner than later. The process needs fixed. It was an honest mistake which seems to have no ill-results (and I bet you won't do it again...so make it a learning-moment). Did a physician round? It takes a team to take care of patients...

10. Unsure about school?

    versican replied to Tanisha123's topic in Career Support

    I was 38 with 3 kids (ages 6, 8, 9) when I started my BSN. School was a beast, but I slayed it. I did not work while in school, and I had less time for family. Classes/clinicals were mostly during the day when the kids were in school, but I HAD to st...

11. Changing jobs, again

    versican replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Career Support

    Are you able to go to part time, like a 0.6 FTE (2 12-hrs or 3 8-hrs)? I do (2) 12 hr shifts a week on med/surg. However, I would prefer a clinical position because I would prefer that environment and schedule to med/surg...just they're hiring LPN's ...

12. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    versican replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I got a part time days-only on med/surg. I job searched after graduating and specifically was looking for a days-only shift. I'm in an area where there is a nursing shortage, so that helps find day positions. (I work weekend & holidays too...but ...

13. Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    versican replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse: "Whoops! So sorry I forgot to remove the water from the balloon before removing that Foley!"

14. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    versican replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    As a new RN (BSN grad in Dec 15) who did NOT work as a CNA, I feel I missed out on a lot of experiences. I was required to get my CNA prior to the BSN program, but didn't get a job as a CNA because I have small kids to take care of besides being a f...

15. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    versican replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    ...the Zofran didn't work. And I had forgot to leave a emesis bag.