Txnursekristi

Txnursekristi

LTC, Wound Care

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About Txnursekristi

Txnursekristi has 10 years experience and specializes in LTC, Wound Care.


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  1. What kind of program do they want? Are you looking for sample standing orders, or are you looking for policies and things like that? I have tons of stuff, and I'm always willing to share, if you'll...
  2. All I have to say is hell yes, they do. And no, I'm not a veteran. But in my humble opinion, you deserve extra special
  3. wound care question!

    3M No Sting Skin Prep. You will not believe the change in one
  4. Foam Dressing

    The main difference that I've noticed is that allevyn is a little easier to remove, optifoam tends to stick a little more. That being said, it's not enough of a difference to me to justify the cost,...
  5. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    Had a nurse give lovenox IM once, into the deltoid...NOT PRETTY! And she had been a nurse for over 20
  6. HELP! Malignant tumor neck wound hemorrhage

    can you put some vaseline gauze over the base of the wound, then pack with the calcium
  7. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

    I'm going to play devils advocate... Lets say you do get written consent for the vaccine, give it, and have no problems. Then, the same patient comes in 2 months later with an unrelated fever. You...
  8. Unjust Cruelty: Parents moved apart after 61 yrs.

    consult an
  9. LTC Wound Care Program

    It seems to me that your nurse is crying out for help - rightfully. She told you that she is unable to effectivley do her job, and that she doesn't feel safe. Your next 2 sentences support her...
  10. Just curious, are you a new nurse, or just new to this specialty? Sometimes when I am training a nurse who has been a nurse for 20 years, I expect them to know some things that I wouldn't expect from...
  11. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    Wow...I wouldn't do well in home care! I would probably be quickly fired for telling the family "Either I"m using a washcloth and soap and water, or you're cleaning it up." Good thing i don't do...
  12. Fake it till you make
  13. Getting Sick at Work

    I was passing a kidney stone, and my DON drove me to the hospital
  14. Moral Dilemmas: Two Scenarios - What would you do?

    I would NEVER work in a facility where I am not allowed to contact the doctor or family
  15. What am I doing wrong?

    nope...sounds like you're overqualified. Why would they want to spend the time (money) to train you when you are not going to stay? And they probably realize that while going to nursing school, you...