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  1. How to insert a suprapubic foley???

    Just wondering posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Hello, Can anyone please tell me the actual way to insert a supra pubic foley???? The patients proper position??? the direction pointing the foley while

  2. accuzyme ?

    Just wondering posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Can anyone define what "nickle thick" means in when applying accuzyme oint??? The wound is approx 8cm X 6cm X 1.2cm depth. this is an actual term used on an order I

  3. How to insert a suprapubic foley???

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Thanks for the replies and link....The link had the basic info but not the techniques of inserting an s/p foley. I changed s/p tube once during clinical and I did know that it is a different technique...

  4. contageous diseases in hospitals or nursing homes

    Just wondering replied to roses4mom's topic in General Nursing

    First, :welcome:. When you start your CNA you will be taught over and over about precautions and preventions. There is a chain of infection and there are ways to break it. I wouldn't worry too...

  5. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    Just wondering replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    To the OP, why not become an LPN first then reinforce with education when you start RN in '07. If your goal is to become an RN why not start with a lower title....

  6. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    Just wondering replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This was a question to me on this thread.... What happens if you miss and had to look elsewhere to

  7. No ativan for hospice patients

    Just wondering replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I had this client who was on hospice, had zero po intake for a week prior to passing. About a few days before she died she was scheduled on 0.5mg ativan SL EVERY 4 hours(dilute in 5cc H20), &...

  8. Rx for comfort measures?

    Just wondering posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    can anyone tell me what Rx are used for pts on comfort measures and the appropriate doses. ex. morphine?

  9. Rx for comfort measures?

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    THANKS

  10. Rx for comfort measures?

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Repeat

  11. Rx for comfort measures?

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Thank you both for your response. I had a pt who was on comfort measures and she appeared to be in respiratory distress. Her condition was declining for the past week so I placed a courtesy call to...

  12. Fungus on fingers???

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Thanks for the info puala... Would you do this without an order? or how would you consult with the physican about this?... just

  13. Fungus on fingers???

    Just wondering posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hello all, I need some info; I have this resident who has 3 fingers nails with hard crusty callous which looks to be disturbing and is not painful... from my pass I've seen this before and was told...

  14. Fungus on fingers???

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have no idea of what's in place. I just started a few months ago. I will check on it, it's probably out dated since this LTC has been around for 27 years with different owners and staffing.......

  15. communicating with CNA's

    Just wondering replied to beaglelover's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I use to be a CNA at an LTC and walking rounds while giving report was mandatory. It was very excellent b/c as we were walking it's difficult to miss any event that happened with a particular...

  16. C Diff

    Just wondering replied to Perfectms10's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I think that if a pt/resident is infected they should have their own private room. Even if the uninfected pt still has to use the commode, they have to dump it somewhere which means bringing in the...

  17. 1st signs of passing.

    Just wondering posted a topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Yes, the time finally comes. I'm a first time nurse. During my shift yesterday (11-7) I have gotten report from previous shift of change in condition in a pt of ours who's on Hospice care. I tried to...

  18. 1st signs of passing.

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    I did mention to my supervisor do I need to contact Hospice (2am), "It was not needed until the morning," he said. We did what we can do. 7-3 "regular" staff told me they'll follow through with...

  19. Crackin the whip with LTC 11-7 CNA's?

    Just wondering replied to Just wondering's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As you can see, I changed the title b/c it sounded to harsh.Thank you both for your time you took to post. Your information is a resource tool....RN/writer, your member name says it all....

  20. Crackin the whip with LTC 11-7 CNA's?

    Just wondering posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've started my new job. I am the new 11-7 nurse at an LTC. I have a set unit where I'll be scheduled to work full time. I need to start changing the daily routine for CNA's but how can I do it...

  21. Shift Report

    Just wondering replied to ladytopaz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Love your comment. Straight to the point. Likewise with eveyone. Gee this forum really speaks. I have the same problem. One nurse gave me pointers like the MAR/MEDEX. The company has behavioral...