HowieH RN

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1. A day in the life of a developmental disability nurse...

   HowieH RN replied to Louisepug's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   My advise to anyone wanting to go into DD is to get some hospital experience first. It's important to get down the basics before specializing in something, and DD is specializing. It's hard enough to...

2. Need help with policy for bedrails as restraints in ICF DD facility

   HowieH RN replied to Hiskid2's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Julian Dodd, In our facility we use bedrails on most of the beds. Some beds are very close to the floor and for those "guys" they can get out and crawl around. On the beds with the rails our...

3. Looking to relocate son with developmental disabilities

   HowieH RN replied to Jayhawk's topic in Developmental Disabilities

   Jayhawk, Check this facility out in my sig. It's a great place to work and they have all sorts of programs and more on the horizon. They are known worldwide for there aggressive care and programs. And...