Michelle Csergei BSN, RN

SNF/LTC, Wound Care, Infection Control

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    Aquacel ag and adaptic

    Michelle Csergei replied to Babynurse0143's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I've been a wound nurse for 5 years and nothing about this combination leads me to conclude this would be
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    Are Probiotics Actually Effective at Preventing C. diff?

    Michelle Csergei posted a topic in Patient 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...
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    Juven versus Arginaid Extra: What are the Differences?

    Michelle Csergei posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    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...
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    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...
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    Be my own agency?

    Michelle Csergei replied to nursebey's topic in Agency Nurses

    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...
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    6 Months Qualified - Want To Leave

    Michelle Csergei replied to idonursing2000's topic in First Year After Licensure

    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...
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    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...
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    Access To Providers Personal Cell

    Michelle Csergei replied to Sheree B's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    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....
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    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...
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    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...