Chris81

Chris81

geriatrics,wound care,hospice

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  1. Which one of these websites is the best to get wound care certificiate?

    Chris81 replied to Prado's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I'm an LPN in LTC and just finished the wcei course-tough, thorough, and well prepared me for the exam, which I just found out today I passed! You do need to check out the pre-reqs for taking the...

  2. Ideas from nurses who've been around awhile!

    Chris81 replied to vtgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Gloves for everyone(post AIDS),moist wound healing,handoff checklists,positioning devices when on gurney awaiting x-ray(PU prevention),opening closed systems every shift(indwelling foleys, IV...

  3. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    Chris81 replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's the only nursing I have ever done, and I'm so grateful I found my niche so early!. I started as an aide 12/26/1979,3-11 shift. Graduated from LPN school 7/1981,to return to my facility as a...

  4. Do you actually memorize all pts meds?

    Chris81 replied to Nuieve's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I believe that you START by opening the MAR,pull med(s),check label,sign off,admin.,circle/doc. if refused. Having worked LTC for 31 yrs., last 21 in same place, with yes, very familiar pts./meds, I...

  5. Looking for in-state wound certification for LPN

    Chris81 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hi all! I've been looking all over this site through regions, specialities etc. for the optimal program to become "wound certified". I have become the "go-to" nurse @ my LTC for wound info, and while...

  6. Sub Acute .... LTC

    Chris81 replied to LPNscottnj's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Do you have a hospice affilliation c VNA or an official Hospice program? I have worked in a 59 bed LTC that always has an interesting mix-Med A,LTC, respite, younger adults c MS/dystrophy/and the...

  7. What overwhelms you the most? What did NS NOT prepare you for?

    Chris81 replied to ReinventingMyselfAgain's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Interesting thread.... As ya can tell by my name, I was a new grad in 1981. Lots and LOTS has changed in nursing and my field-geriatrics-since then, but essentially a few things have remained the...

  8. LPN-IV CERT.-scope of practice re:PCA pumps

    Chris81 posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    I have a question re:my scope/responsibilities c PCA pumps. While I'm aware of the restrictions on IV push meds, am I allowed to change out cartridges in these pumps? While not administering the...