kitty=^..^=cat replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing
"Competence is more than knowledge and skill -- it's how knowledge and skill are communicated through behaviors that are sensitive to the needs and expectations of the individual patient." --- Me....
kitty=^..^=cat replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing
In the past ten years or so, my aunt has had a number of procedures done as the result of an accident. Some of her procedures have been done at a major medical center that's only about twenty miles...
At my facility we also use the washable, aborbant cloth underpads, and they seem to work really well. If the patient is a "soaker", we might use a CHUX underneath the cloth pad to protect the...
kitty=^..^=cat replied to night owl's topic in General Nursing
at my facility, the registration clerk who keys in all of the patient's information is responsible for initiating the first armband before the patient even reaches the unit. if the patient comes from...
I must agree with the previous post -- Memphis is probably not where you want to be. My sister lived there for several years, and she couldn't wait to get away. There are definitely racial problems...
kitty=^..^=cat replied to msjenny's topic in General Nursing
Have you checked to see what assistance/resources may be available online to help you get the information you need without going through the hassle of handling a bunch of stuff over the