Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing
Agreed. How often you give a paralytic is a better question.
The drug was pulled from the Neuro floor and taken down to imaging, so, not pulled in imaging. But still, not cool.
Generally the only time I override meds is in semi-urgent ...
With the RaDonda Vaught trial underway I'm curious how often an ICU nurse, on the unit, gives Vecuronium. Of course ICU's treat different patient populations and different acuity patients, but trying to get a rough idea.
Turtle in scrubs replied to NurseCard's topic in Wound
I find most physicians don't really know what a traditional wet to dry is, or it's consequences. Most don't know what else to order. I don't really see "true" wet to dry dressings done intentionally anymore. I only see them done when dressings are...
Turtle in scrubs replied to Milkchoco's topic in Wound
For skin protection (before tape application), I like Cavilon No Sting Barrier Spray. I would recommend using this (or another skin barrier) to clean, dry skin before applying tape. If skin is impaired and it is a sacral injury you could also skip...
Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Wound
Yes, using foam dressing for cover dressing. Her skin is way too fragile to be left uncovered while it heals. And it was pretty exudative in the beginning. I've had her shower twice now with her dressing off, about a week between each dressing cha...
Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Wound
Thanks. I haven't tried mineral oil, but I haven't really tried very hard to get it off either. I was more comfortable leaving a thin layer in the wound after cleansing than I was risking causing any more trauma to the wound. I think next I will h...
I have a pt with a pretty bad skin tear. I was able to place flap over approx 70% of wound although its long term viability is questionable. I had smothered the whole wound with Coloplast triad. 1 week later the flap is adhered but looking rather d...
I'm curious to see if anyone has, or knows of, any research out there on safe practices for washing scrubs at home. I've read through posts here on allnurses of what people do and think should be done, but I'd love to see some research data if there...
Turtle in scrubs replied to inthepipeline's topic in Wound
Hi Inthepipeline, From my experience WOCN's are in demand (in the couple of States I've lived in). I am not familiar with a DWC. It may be popular in different areas of the country however. I think the question is, 'are there jobs out there that r...
Turtle in scrubs replied to maddock26's topic in Wound
While I absolutely understand where you are coming from in regards to a HIPPA violation, I do not agree with your conclusion that these providers are not advocating for their patients. The circumstances in which I have seen this done, and from the a...
Hi everyone. I'm looking for some recommendations of a good moisturizer for regular to dry legs to be used under compression wraps, and total contact casts. I'm looking to moisturize while avoiding maceration. Any ideas?
Turtle in scrubs replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Relations
Definitely check to see what your hospital policy is. This may clear things up one way or the other. If there's a hospital policy against something you're doing then you can either cut your hair, or respectively challenge the hospital policy. If t...
Hi everyone! Wondering if anyone has gotten an RN license through Endorsement from another State recently. Specifically I'm wondering how long after they specified that it was "In Review" did it take? They have all my info, fingerprints, and I've...
Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Texas
Thanks HouTx! I'm pretty open at this point. There are no jobs with CSR posted at this time in my field. I have sent over my resume in case something comes up. This past weekend I was in town and stopped by the CSR at the Medical center and it ha...