Michelle Csergei BSN, RN

Michelle Csergei has 9 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in SNF/LTC, Wound Care, Infection Control.

Latest Activity

1. 

   Aquacel ag and adaptic

   Michelle Csergei replied to Babynurse0143's topic in Wound

   I've been a wound nurse for 5 years and nothing about this combination leads me to conclude this would be contraindicated.
2. 

   Are Probiotics Actually Effective at Preventing C. diff?

   Michelle Csergei posted a topic in Medications

   Like many other nurses and health care providers, I was taught that probiotics are vital in preventing Clostridioides difficile (C. diff). Years ago a co-worker of mine attended an event in which she learned a nurse manager had implemented the use of...
3. 

   Juven versus Arginaid Extra: What are the Differences?

   Michelle Csergei posted a topic in Wound

   Introduction Wounds are a common problem in the world of healthcare that lead to decreased quality of life for patients and high medical costs. Nearly 2.5% of Americans suffer from a chronic wound1. Any product or treatment that may result in a s...
4. 

   Health Misinformation: The Online Pandemic of Information That Can Kill

   Michelle Csergei replied to Anne Grello's topic in General Nursing

   I have been appalled at the amount of wild conspiracy theories that other nurses I have worked with believe in. I think that is a huge obstacle in misinformation as well. It's not just the patients and their families it is the healthcare providers to...
5. 

   Be my own agency?

   Michelle Csergei replied to nursebey's topic in Agency

   You could look into starting a franchise or an LLC. I am pursuing becoming a freelance writer and have started an LLC, which was not too difficult. Although I have a lot of little extra things I had to do. Because my company only consists of myself i...
6. 

   6 Months Qualified - Want To Leave

   Michelle Csergei replied to idonursing2000's topic in New Nurse

   Maybe your anxiety and PTSD is from more than that incident. You might love the job, but if the environment is not allowing you to do the best you can, maybe it's worth reconsidering. Nurses are continually being asked to do more and more without add...
7. 

   Thoughts on Commuting

   Michelle Csergei replied to MalinkeMuso's topic in General Students

   Commuting can be very tiresome. It currently takes me 45-50 minutes to get to my work. This wasn't so bad when I used to work only 3 or 4 days week. I listen to audiobooks and have a nice drive through the countryside. Now I am working 5 days a week ...
8. 

   Access To Providers Personal Cell

   Michelle Csergei replied to Sheree B's topic in HIPAA

   If it is not work related then staff should not be calling you. They need to respect those professional and personal boundaries. It can become an issue real fast once your number is out there. The medical director at my work prefers we call him...
9. 

   Should I take the job?

   Michelle Csergei replied to MiLin's topic in General Nursing

   While I am not a CNA, I have worked as a nurse in skilled/rehab/LTC for about 7 years. Nursing homes have been hit hard during this pandemic and they are the most regulated type of healthcare facility. It's a different world then it was a few years a...
10. 

    Dear Healthcare Leaders: Self-Care is Not the Answer

    Michelle Csergei replied to Nurse Writing Nook's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with this so much. There's so much talk about self-care. I also hear the term "resilience" a lot these days. While these are good things, all the self-care and resilience in the world will not not save you from a toxic environment.