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  1. Nursing Concepts 5

    jlwlln posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Does anyone know where I can find cd for Excelsior College Nursing Concepts 5. I have been studying this and its driving me nuts. Thought CD might help if it was

  2. staph/mrsa

    jlwlln posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I work in long term care facility, my position is Treatment Nurse. I always follow universa precautions, and good hand washing before and after patient contact. I have had rash for about 2 weeks,...

  3. allnurses.com tshirt ideas?

    jlwlln replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    i like the www.allnurses.com qh

  4. sacral wound dressing help

    jlwlln replied to lpn1313's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If the wound is developing black eschar it has to be changed to stage 4, in our facility if resident has stage 3 or 4 we can put catheter in them to help keep urine out of wound. I like to use...

  5. Can someone please give me an easy to understand definition of status post?

    jlwlln replied to arv's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    status post means condition

  6. New to LTC. Any tips for me?

    jlwlln replied to TheCommuter's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I love LTC. We have communication sheets for each hall, I use an extra one of these and make notes on patient as to how take meds, what treatments etc. by all means listen to cnas they have most...

  7. How do they post DNR in the patients rooms at your LTC

    jlwlln replied to dinkymouse's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    In LTC facility I work at the charts have pink dot on outside of it if they are dnr, is also on bottom of MAR, and our names outside the door are red if DNR, black if not, this helps

  8. Thinking of leaving LTC

    jlwlln replied to Schmoo1022's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have worked in LTC for 21 years, 5 years as CNA and 16 years as LPN. Yes i get frustrated when working short and inappropriately placed residents and demanding families, beds not working etc....

  9. Anyone move and get their license in another state?

    jlwlln replied to hethbearpooh's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In 1998 we moved from New York to Tennessee. I had to contact Tennessee Board of Nursing and get paperwork from them to fill out for license in Tennessee. Also had to send form to NY board of...

  10. Care plans + finding Nsg articles: 2 really good websites everyone should know about!

    jlwlln replied to IvoryLena's topic in General Students

    Thanks for websites, need all the help I can

  11. Age when you had your first child?

    jlwlln replied to sugabuga's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I had 1st at 23, 2nd at 26. was through with LPN school before got married. was working hubby worked full time too. wouldnt change anything except for the constant bickering between them. I am...

  12. psych meds

    jlwlln posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am studying psych and having hard time with meds and categories and what they are used for. Any advice on this please

  13. Do you regret being a nurse

    jlwlln replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in General Nursing

    No i do not regret being a nurse. It is truly one of the most rewarding jobs a person could have. also there is bad side to it, sometimes the resdients kick, hit, pinch, spit, slap, bite and all...

  14. 'rotting' not for weak stomachs...

    jlwlln replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    So sorry to hear about her loss and suffering. It could have been avoided if Doctor and family were more compliant and willing to work and take care of her like she should have been. Hats off to...

  15. Wound Measurement

    jlwlln replied to BoyNurse07's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    When measuring always use centimeters. We have plastic films that we use to measure wounds. length of the wound is measured from head to toes of person or using clock method between 12 and 6. width...

  16. Hi,all

    jlwlln replied to nitenurs2's topic in LPN to RN

    congratulations. glad to know there is hope for me yet. been lpn 15 years and working for RN now. hope to be done in next year or

  17. Looking for LPN to RN course near Nashville

    jlwlln replied to valpn's topic in LPN to RN

    Have you looked into Vol State . Not sure what all they offer but might be worth checking

  18. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    jlwlln replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    I recently sat with gentleman holding his hand while he took his last breath. We had window open to allow spirits to come in to take his soul to the other side. I watched as he inhaled and the...

  19. Live Chat Schedule - feedback needed

    jlwlln replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I like idea of scheduled chats or topics. I also like idea of stump the nurse sounds like

  20. Sylvan learning center for testings?????

    jlwlln replied to adean's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I have taken all of my excelsior college tests at sylvan learning center. you have 3 hours to do test. test is 160 questions. something new they have started doing is giving paper after done with...

  21. question about staging wounds

    jlwlln posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I had resident with decub on ankle. Resident also had had surgery in past and had hardware in this foot and leg. About a week after area began, hardware was showing through. Resident was sent to...

  22. College Network students?????

    jlwlln replied to ashemson's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am currently studying college network books for Nursing program at Excelsior college. There is lots of material in books and I find them to be beneficial for