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  1. Proper application of Xeroform

    ]I have a question. I work in a LTC facility and we are treating a cellulitis wound with Xeroform and Kling as prescribed by her wound care Dr. There is a big discussion on the proper application of...
  2. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    Nights might be kind of tricky with little ones. My girls are pretty well grown and were from the time I started nights. I have been on nights for 2 years. And it definitely would disrupt my sleep if...
  3. They called the cops!

    A similar situation happened to one of my co-workers. Only they did not call the cops it was 2 staff members went to her house. She was late for her shift (Not Normal at all) and we knew she had not...
  4. Does anyone else like working night shift besides me?

    I have mixed feelings about night shift. I work in a LTC facility and have for about 3 years. Most of those 3 years I have been on night shift. I love the sometimes quiet of nights. There are nights...
  5. Our facility hates overtime. I work at a LTC facility and if we get into too much overtime they think it means we are not using our time wisely to get everything done. Like charting, giving report at...
  6. What would you change about your scrubs?

    I have been in healthcare for about 2 1/2 years now and of course I own lots of scrubs from several different companies. I love all the ideas I have been reading. Bigger pockets, better waist lines,...
  7. Baby Steps, continued

    Thank you all for your words of encouragement. I am getting closer to actually diving in. I just need to figure out financing and scheduling etc. I work 12 hour nights and need to see what kind of...
  8. Baby Steps, continued

    Exactly we just need to do it!! There are so many reasons that I want to. I just need to remember those and take the
  9. Baby Steps, continued

    chiari, I'm right there with you. I'm 37 (just turned last weekend) and I want to get my nursing degree. I'm working as a CMA right now in a LTC facility and love it!! But I want more. I'm also...
  10. CNA's passing meds in ALF. What's your opinion?

    I live and work in IA in a LTC facility. Here we are required to take a course on passing meds. I have completed my CNA training and I have also taken the CMA (Certified Medication Aide) course. The...