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In my practice. LPNs can "gather data" which includes completing admission paperwork, assessments. An RN must cosign the admission assesssment then.

Hi, good subject for a paper. I've worked in facilities that have done both. I think having a treatment nurse fulltime following the wounds definently helped in the coordination of the care of these pts. I have some nurses that really had a knack for treatments and I thought did a good job. I've seen some nurses that just didn't understand the treatment and not accepting to change their practice. I personally believe it is a big asset to have a specified treatment nurse. They are focused on what can be done to heal wounds including looking at labs, dietary needs, etc to help get all depts focused . Best of luck with your research. Could any of the Skin care product companies help in getting the research you may need?

There is a wanderguard device that I worked with when we first got it put in. I was reading the Manufacturer information about it and had a sample policy to use- it specifically said the device should be worn on the ankle and not the wrist. It didn't say why though. After reading that I always put them on the ankles- you could be up for liability if you're not following the manufacterers directions. Try calling the company and get some information about your system . That might have hat you're lookng for.

I think this is seen in all areas of nursing. It's a shame and then nurses wonder why they're always short. Maybe if we treated our coworkers better they'd stick around. I tend to agree- complaining about it to your supervisor may cause more tension but maybe you could talk to her in private to vent but ask her to hold off saying anything. Maybe if admits come up she can better direct them onto another team with less acuity or pts. At least your giving her a heads up, but letting her know you are trying to work with the team. Who knows they may have done this to the last person that was in your shoes.