Turtle in scrubs

Turtle in scrubs has 10 years experience.

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   How often is Vecuronium given in the ICU setting?

   Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. How often you give a paralytic is a better question. The drug was pulled from the Neuro floor and taken down to imaging, so, not pulled in imaging. But still, not cool....
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   How often is Vecuronium given in the ICU setting?

   Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

   With the RaDonda Vaught trial underway I'm curious how often an ICU nurse, on the unit, gives Vecuronium. Of course ICU's treat different patient populations and different acuity patients, but trying...
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   putting vaseline gauze under wet gauze

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

   I find most physicians don't really know what a traditional wet to dry is, or it's consequences. Most don't know what else to order. I don't really see "true" wet to dry dressings done intentionally...
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   Frequent dressing change and use of tape

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

   For skin protection (before tape application), I like Cavilon No Sting Barrier Spray. I would recommend using this (or another skin barrier) to clean, dry skin before applying tape. If skin is...
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   Removing Triad from wound

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

   Yes, using foam dressing for cover dressing. Her skin is way too fragile to be left uncovered while it heals. And it was pretty exudative in the beginning. I've had her shower twice now with her...
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   Removing Triad from wound

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

   Thanks. I haven't tried mineral oil, but I haven't really tried very hard to get it off either. I was more comfortable leaving a thin layer in the wound after cleansing than I was risking causing...
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   Removing Triad from wound

   Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I have a pt with a pretty bad skin tear. I was able to place flap over approx 70% of wound although its long term viability is questionable. I had smothered the whole wound with Coloplast triad. 1...
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   Washing Scrubs

   Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Thank
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   Washing Scrubs

   Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm curious to see if anyone has, or knows of, any research out there on safe practices for washing scrubs at home. I've read through posts here on allnurses of what people do and think should be...
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    Diabetic Wound Specialist Certification

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

    Hi Inthepipeline, From my experience WOCN's are in demand (in the couple of States I've lived in). I am not familiar with a DWC. It may be popular in different areas of the country however. I think...
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    Sending MD pictures of wounds on cell phone?

    Turtle in scrubs replied to maddock26's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    While I absolutely understand where you are coming from in regards to a HIPPA violation, I do not agree with your conclusion that these providers are not advocating for their patients. The...
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    Good moisturizer under compression or TCCs

    Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hi everyone. I'm looking for some recommendations of a good moisturizer for regular to dry legs to be used under compression wraps, and total contact casts. I'm looking to moisturize while avoiding...
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    Unit Manager Demands I Cut My Hair

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Nurse Cookie Swirl's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Definitely check to see what your hospital policy is. This may clear things up one way or the other. If there's a hospital policy against something you're doing then you can either cut your hair,...
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    Texas Endorsement

    Turtle in scrubs posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Hi everyone! Wondering if anyone has gotten an RN license through Endorsement from another State recently. Specifically I'm wondering how long after they specified that it was "In Review" did it...
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    CHRISTUS Santa Rosa in San Antonio

    Turtle in scrubs replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks HouTx! I'm pretty open at this point. There are no jobs with CSR posted at this time in my field. I have sent over my resume in case something comes up. This past weekend I was in town and...