tamari07

tamari07

Wound and Ostomy care, Neuro, Med-Surg

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  1. What is the next step to getting certified?

    tamari07 replied to boojeboy's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I've been in wound care for 5 years and more recently ostomy care for 1 year. I received my CWON from Emory University last year. I began my wound care experience fresh from floor nursing 6 years ago....

  2. EXTREME Wound Odor Hospice, please advise

    tamari07 replied to Raicho's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I would recommend quarter-strength Dakins solution dsgs BID. Depending on the severity of the wound I have used half-strength from time to time. From your post I'm assuming this patient is on Hospice...

  3. wound vac with infected wound?

    tamari07 replied to athenamcafee's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Depends on what you classify as "infected". I've had nurses and even MDs see yellow slough and dead tissue in a wound bed and say it was "infected." Usually if a wound has excessive dead tissue and...

  4. Dry Gangrene to Lower Leg

    tamari07 replied to notanumber's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Obviously he/she has severe arterial disease that will not resolve and is an infection waiting to happen-- especially if the gangrene is wet. From your post it sounds the gangrene is pretty extensive....

  5. Good moisturizer under compression or TCCs

    tamari07 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    In our clinic we use Remedy lotion (a Medline product) to intact skin on the leg. We use a moisture barrier cream to the periwound. So far good results with no maceration. ETA: if they have really...

  6. What are these wounds??!

    tamari07 replied to NurseQT's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Kennedy ulcers were my first

  7. The rudest thing that's ever been said to you by a patient or family

    tamari07 replied to nikkole318's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in an outpatient clinic and had a patient I was making casual conversation with. I was pregnant at the time with my baby girl. She asked me what I was planning on naming her and when I told her...

  8. NPWT question

    tamari07 replied to NN2BVE's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Agree with the previous poster. We use coloplast to help seal drape around crevices such as the perineum. Also I have used eakin rings to help with seals. Considering the fact that the dsg is...

  9. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

    tamari07 replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical Care

    I at one point transferred to the Med-Surg ICU and quickly realized it just wasn't for me. I had 4 years of floor experience and decided to try something new. I found out that it just wasn't for me....

  10. Is it possible to get the holidays off?

    tamari07 replied to Joe V's topic in Nursing Humor

    Before I had kids I would volunteer holidays, esp Christmas. I enjoyed the double time pay and didn't mind. Now I have two kids and am very fortunate enough to work in an outpatient setting. My...

  11. Which Master's Program?

    tamari07 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm interested in obtaining my Master's degree online. I have been looking around at different schools including Walden and Phoenix University. Problem is, there are sooo many different Master's...

  12. Getting thrown under the bus

    tamari07 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in General Nursing

    We never have a second nurse listen to take a telephone order. The only time I have a second nurse to listen is for a DNR order. Fortunately we have CPOE and docs put in their orders on the computer....

  13. Can You Believe This?

    tamari07 replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    Fortunately where I work they do consider your experience level. I was not oriented to charge until I had about 2 years experience. If I was floated to another unit, I never charged. But unfortunately...

  14. Calling ALL Walden Univ BSN-MSN Nursing Leadership and Management Students

    tamari07 replied to BMORE-CSU-RN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I am looking at enrolling in Walden soon. I refuse to stay a floor nurse forever I am unsure of which route to take though. I have my BSN so I am going to be on a BSN track. I have pros and cons of...

  15. Certified Neuroscience Registered Nurse (CNRN)

    tamari07 replied to sirI's topic in Neurological

    I'm going to start studying for the exam soon. I plan to take it sometime next year. From what I have heard the exam contains a lot of anatomy and rehab questions. I guess I'm really nervous because I...

  16. You Might Be a Neuro Nurse If. . .

    tamari07 replied to Lola77's topic in Neurological

    I know this thread is old, but have to continue :-D You might be a neuro nurse if... You find your patient eating the Thick-It Powder Your confused little lady has folded every towel and washcloth on...

  17. MD Phobia

    tamari07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi everyone- I'm fairly new to this website but have thoroughly enjoyed reading the posts in this forum.. I don't feel so alone anymore! Anyways, I'm starting my new job in a few weeks (second round...

  18. Northside Hosptial in Forsyth

    tamari07 posted a topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am interested in possibly applying to Northside in Cumming. Any feedback? Do they have good benefits? Patient-Nurse ratios? Any current employees or former with feedback would be appreciated!...

  19. Northside Hosptial in Forsyth

    tamari07 replied to tamari07's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I wish I could give you more information, but I ended up not applying there. I will probably be considering a job change this summer when my husband finds a more permanent location for his job. Wish I...

  20. Enjoying being a nurse?

    tamari07 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been a nurse a little over a year now and I can honestly say I love my job. I'm blessed to be on a unit where everyone has a good relationship and you always have help. Most of my co-workers are...

  21. 1st Time a pt went bad

    tamari07 replied to BlearnRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I work on a neuro floor and deal with crani's all the time... sounds like you did all you could do... I'm surprised they waited as long as they did to send this pt. to the unit. I'm sure as you know,...

  22. Trying SoooHard...

    tamari07 replied to dmn1012's topic in First Year After Licensure

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  23. Big difference between last day as student and first day as RN?

    tamari07 replied to zaggar's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When you're in nursing school you probably have one or two patients in clinical who you maybe pass out a few meds, chart a little bit, do AM care. But when you're the RN, you have 5-6 patients who you...

  24. would you choose a job based on salary or "the job"?

    tamari07 replied to NurseEmily22's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'd definitely choose a job based on my satisfaction versus money. Money is NEVER worth it if you are unhappy. Typically if you are offered a sign-on bonus the hospital is desparate for staff that the...

  25. Tips for IV insertion

    tamari07 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Everyone, I was wondering if new grads and/or experienced nurses could give some tips they found that work for IV insertions. This is one skill I feel like I CAN NOT master and I get sooo...