RiverNurse

RiverNurse specializes in Certified Wound Care Nurse.

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1. On call, but missed call

   RiverNurse replied to msannaa7711's topic in General Nursing

   The hospital should have a back up plan in the event the nurse is not reachable. I also do not think writing the nurse up is appropriate, given the situation. Reliability is important, however,...

2. Low Profile Buttons and Hypotonia

   RiverNurse replied to RiverNurse's topic in Gastroenterology

   Yes. I did remove the pt's MIC-Key button for one day. The pt does not have prune belly syndrome, but her abdominal muscles are hypotonic. In addition, she has a history of button displacement which...

3. help, bedside nursing not for me?

   RiverNurse replied to nurse.j.'s topic in Health, Stress Management

   First off - hang in there. I think almost every nurse has experienced this sensation and stress related illnesses. Mine was diabetes (II). It is definitely a crucible, trial by fire. It's like eating...

4. Low Profile Buttons and Hypotonia

   RiverNurse posted a topic in Gastroenterology

   Hi all, I am fairly new to pediatrics. I'm a wound care nurse and have been working in pediatrics for a year now. I work primarily with the infant population that have had issues with gastric mucosa...

5. Stoma Site Marking...

   RiverNurse replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Not yet. In fact, I just finished up the distance learning Ostomy module yesterday (through Emory). I have read about it - now I'm just wondering about the "Oh my Lord" moments that aren't always...

6. Stoma Site Marking...

   RiverNurse posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Hi all, Any tips on stoma site marking?

7. How do you cheer yourself after a bad day at work?

   RiverNurse replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

   Scream? LOL... Rant? Not as much as I used to! Now if I have an off day, I usually refinish a piece of furniture or do something creative to get my mind off of it and to gain

8. What is involved in getting wound certified?

   RiverNurse replied to RN&mom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I did the distance learning option for my CWCN last year. Back then, that module for the didactic portion only was $1200.00 (not including registration fees, books, clinicals, lodging). I attended...

9. Any tips, tricks, advice?

   RiverNurse replied to RachRN11's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Yes. PM me privately and hang in

10. Charity wound vac option

    RiverNurse replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks for this. Apparently I received the wrong info from KCI. I was told by our KCI rep that there were income requirements and that the family "made too much money". I did find out from them that...

11. I'm turning 25 soon and I want to be a nurse, am I kidding myself?

    RiverNurse replied to christinem2388's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    All I can say is, I wore those "shoes" when I turned 40... If you want it, go get it. Another "word of advice" from the peanut gallery - take care of your back (think Yoga), your feet (always by the...

12. Charity wound vac option

    RiverNurse posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello all, I have a question about wound vacs. Scenario: Ped pt in foster care and is on wound vac. Wound is about 9 x 7 x 2 cm with approx. 75 cc drainage per day. Pt needs a vac for home. Foster...

13. The Hardest Job You Will Ever Love! - Nursing

    RiverNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

    Yes, nursing is hard, but has it's rewards in the end - like a bad back and bunions. LOL

14. Burned out and hate nursing

    RiverNurse replied to RN1023's topic in Health, Stress Management

    How long have you been a nurse? Now then, onto options: 1. Get out of Med-Surg. Sounds like you're burned to a crisp. 2. Continue your education (i.e. specialize) 3. Consider nursing informatics...

15. Stomadhesive alternatives?

    RiverNurse replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Update: We had a 3M brand of durable barrier cream. I tested it on my hand/arm before introducing it to the pt. Love, LOVE the stuff! However, the pt refused to try it.