Codypatody

Codypatody BSN, RN

Telemetry, Hospice, Wound Care

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  1. WCS certification question

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have been working in wound care for over a year and would like to get a wound care certification. I have been looking into getting a WCS through the AAWM. Does anyone have any feedback on this...

  2. Fungal infection

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have a patient that has a very angry rash on her buttocks and groin. The nurses said it all started when she was on antibiotics. The doctors ordered Nystatin cream for her groin and Baza anti...

  3. Fungal infection

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

    she didn't have diarrhea, just reaction to antibiotics i am told. we got a lal mattress for her and they stopped the cream. i am working on getting an anti fungal barrier paste through our...

  4. Paradise Valley Hospital

    Codypatody posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Anyone have any opinions/thoughts/experiences with PV Hospital? I am considering interviewing but wanted to see what the general consensus is.

  5. WebWOC online program

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Has anyone taken this program through the Metropolitan State Univ.? I found it on the WOCN.org website so it is accredited. I like the fact that it is online but wanted to get feedback on the...

  6. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I just accepted a position at a community hospital (120 beds) as an inpatient wound RN. Can anyone who is had the position or who is in the position currently tell me how your average day looks?...

  7. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

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

    My supervisor is the CNO so I will have her on my side! I am attending a seminar with Medline in a few weeks so I will be able to assess their product line and meet the rep. In your experience, what...

  8. Inpatient/hospital wound nurses

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

    Not sure if they have protocols set up. They haven't had a wound RN for almost a year so I bet they need updating. I do know they use Medline products in house. Does this mean we can't order...

  9. WebWOC online program

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

    i already have my wound care certification so i will only take the ostomy and continence part. are the courses offered at night? i work full time. did you work while you took it? when do you take...

  10. how to become a wound care consultant?

    Codypatody replied to wtian's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    how did you like the webwoc program? i have my wcc so will not need to take the wound portion. when i inquired, they said you needed 100 hrs of clinical...maybe this was changed since you took it? how...

  11. how to become a wound care consultant?

    Codypatody replied to wtian's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    How did you like the WebWOC program? I have my WCC so will not need to take the wound portion. When I inquired, they said you needed 100 hrs of clinical...maybe this was changed since you took it?...

  12. Venous Stasis Ulcer & RA

    Codypatody replied to kc319's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Have you tried lowering the pressure on the VAC? Sometimes this helps with painful wounds. Usually the VAC is at 125 mmHg...try lowering it to 75 or 100. If the wound is draining copious amounts,...

  13. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

    Codypatody posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Can anyone out there please shed some light on this type of position? What kind of experience is required and/or helpful? What is an average day like? Salary? Any information you can provide will be...

  14. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

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

    Thanks for your response. Did you have experience being a manager prior to this position? If you did, do you think this is a definate necessity for the job or is it something you can learn. I do not...

  15. Clinical Wound care manager for WCC...what do you do?

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

    It is associated with a for profit

  16. What can WOCNs do?

    Codypatody replied to nrsklly's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    thought i would try to give you some insight into what a wocn does and try to answer your questions. can she give orders over the phone to an rn? if so, does the same physician rule apply that she...

  17. Help Needed to treat wounds effectively

    Codypatody replied to KimRN41514's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Also, Unna boots should only be used on patients who are ambulatory. If they are not ambulatory, then compression should be used. You should also check a patient's ABI prior to applying any sort of...

  18. Question: Dakins Tx of Pressure Ulcer

    Codypatody replied to RPN_2006's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Acetic Acid is a good alternative for pseudomonas as well. TID for two

  19. Question: Dakins Tx of Pressure Ulcer

    Codypatody replied to RPN_2006's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Dakins is appropriate to use on wounds infected with Strep or staph. The dressing is done TID for two weeks max. I don't know of Dakins being effective on debridement but if used with a wet to dry...

  20. Attention Mayo Nurses...

    Codypatody posted a topic in Arizona Nursing

    Just wondering how you like working at the Mayo Clinic. I am looking into some positions there and wanted to know what the atmosphere is like, working conditions, co-workers, etc. Thanks in...

  21. Wound vac help!

    Codypatody replied to melissahunter2's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I assume the physician placed the skin graft and the VAC immediately after surgery, correct? If so, the VAC should be in place for 3-5 days and should NOT be changed. The VAC is left on for longer in...

  22. HELP...non-healing pressure wound...

    Codypatody replied to LTCgrl's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    What does the wound bed look like? If there is devitalized tissue that will impair healing. Has the wound been cultured? I agree with the previous post regarding offloading. If the patient isn't...

  23. Attention Mayo Nurses...

    Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Don't know which unit yet. I am just getting started looking into the jobs available. I was interested after reading about the clinical research coordinator position. Do you know anything about...

  24. Becoming WCC in May, is HH nursing an option???

    Codypatody posted a topic in Home Health

    Hi...I am going to become certified in wound care in May and have been working in wound care for the past year and a half as a consultant for a product vendor. (I miss doing hands on nursing!) I also...

  25. Becoming WCC in May, is HH nursing an option???

    Codypatody replied to Codypatody's topic in Home Health

    Thanks Caliotter3, I appreciate the advice!