NurseAgatha

NurseAgatha

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About NurseAgatha

NurseAgatha has 5 years experience and specializes in Skilled Nursing Rehab.

Inspirational Scriptures for Nursing ~ “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil. 4:13) “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." (Matt 11:28) "‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ (Matt 25:40) "Do not return evil for evil, or insult for insult; but, on the contrary, a blessing, because to this you were called, that you might inherit a blessing." (1 Peter 3:9)

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  1. Repositioning end stage of life hospice pts

    NurseAgatha replied to Sheyi1's topic in Hospice

    Even in end stage of life, repositioning is especially important if they have pressure sores. This prevents wounds from worsening, possibly even allowing them to heal, which is in favor of the patient's comfort.

  2. INR

    NurseAgatha replied to sv123's topic in Med-Surg

    Hello sv123, Thanks for your post. This question is difficult to answer because the scenario you described is vague. It does not give us any background information about the patient. Such information is necessary in order to properly evaluate this la...

  3. Can RN works as a floor nurse in Nursing home/LTC?

    NurseAgatha replied to MsiK's topic in Rehabilitation

    Hello CapeCod, That's correct, I had forgotten. Thank you! By the way, I have really enjoyed your posts over the years regarding SNF. Very inspiring and educational for me, since I'm in that field as a new nurse. Keep up the great work at your facili...

  4. Can RN works as a floor nurse in Nursing home/LTC?

    NurseAgatha replied to MsiK's topic in Rehabilitation

    Yup, it is currently done everyday, all over! I am an RN at a Skilled Nursing Facility that has plenty of LVNs, and even I work the floor on a daily basis. I do all the things that the LVNs do (med pass, treatments), and in addition, I hang IV medica...

  5. Transfering patients after a fall

    NurseAgatha posted a topic in Rehabilitation

    I am still a fairly new nurse, including one year of experience in Skilled Nursing, which is my current field. One of my weaknesses is in figuring out the best way to transfer patients in difficult situations, such as after a fall. Often my CNA's hav...

  6. What makes one a "great nurse"?

    NurseAgatha replied to LadyAn's topic in General Nursing

    In brief, I think a truly great nurse must equally possess all three of the following: Competency, Compassion, and Work Ethic. You are only as strong as your weakest link. For example, competency without compassion won't get your far, neither will c...

  7. Starting IVs

    NurseAgatha replied to Cindycin37's topic in Med-Surg

    Fantastic answer, PsychNP! I definitely learned some new things from it. Thanks!

  8. MVI tablet

    NurseAgatha posted a topic in Geriatric

    Why can't the basic OTC multivitamin tablets be crushed? Does it have to do with release timing? There is nothing on the bottle that says it cannot be crushed, however I was informed by other staff recently that it cannot be crushed. But my co-worke...

  9. Can a shy person be a good CNA?

    NurseAgatha replied to Angela89's topic in CNA/MA

    As a practicing nurse who supervises CNA's on a daily basis, I can assure you that these are the most important qualities of a good CNA: -Prioritizing safety (this includes promptly reporting to the nurse any concerns about the patient) -Following in...

  10. How do you console or give encouragement to someone that is very sick?

    NurseAgatha replied to nurse3131's topic in Spirituality

    When a patient is dying and expressing their feelings, sometimes they just want to be heard. Providing false reassurance can only increase their frustrations. The key is to simply give your listening ear, and one option for an appropriate and therapu...