agldragonRN

agldragonRN

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  1. How to chart location of fingers?

    agldragonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi folks, I had a discussion with one of my coworker's today because she charted "bruise to right 4th finger tip noted". I took it as having a bruise on the right ring finger tip but she said the 4th...

  2. PICC removal

    agldragonRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    i work ltc and my job does not allow staff rns to remove picc even if we are iv certified. the md comes and removes them. the doctor came today and removed left upper arm picc from my patient. i gave...

  3. Any advice for phone "interview"?

    agldragonRN posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    hi guys. i have been sending resumes to different hospitals since i became an rn in october 2010 because i want to try acute care. i have ltc experience since 2008 as an lpn and have been having...

  4. First Day by myself

    agldragonRN replied to CYoungLPN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It's part of being a new nurse. Things will get better as you learn the routine. Don't hesitate to ask for help when you need it. You will have tons of questions and remember that there is no stupid...

  5. NURSING JUDGEMENT.

    agldragonRN replied to fairyluv's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Good job. It's nice when you make correct nursing judgements, right? I called 911 myself in the past and sent out patients and getting the orders after the fact. I would just like to make some...

  6. PA BON expands LPN practice regarding IV Therapy

    agldragonRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Nice!

  7. Pressure ulcer staging

    agldragonRN replied to Babybell's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I would call it a surgical wound as well on my wound sheet and charting. But now that you mentioned this scenario and if I get a patient like that in the future, I will probably include "Per hospital...

  8. define break...lol

    agldragonRN replied to lkulmann's topic in General Nursing

    What

  9. New nurse unsure what to use for contact dermatitis...

    agldragonRN replied to Fannie'sMom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Was it fungal rash? If nobody inform the doctor yet, you should. The doctor will probably order Nystatin powder BID x 14

  10. When to remove steri-strips

    agldragonRN replied to SwissMiss28's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Usually, steri-strips is not removed until they fall off by themselves. In your case, I would have removed it as well so I can clean the whole wound properly. If the treatment order says use...

  11. Patient asked me what an IV med was for..i didnt know

    agldragonRN replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    You are a new nurse NuringBro and willing to learn from your mistakes. I applaud you for that. Same experience happened to me when I was a new LPN. I was embarrassed after a patient asked me and I did...

  12. discolorations

    agldragonRN replied to epg712003's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Can you be more specific? What kind of discoloration? Bruise? sDTI? In my facility, an incident report needs to written when finding bruise and

  13. annual fee r.o

    agldragonRN replied to jlynn167's topic in Excelsior College

    The day you enroll. You can take two nursing exams before enrolling-Health and Safety & Transitions. You have to apply to do this though. I recommend you do this as this will help you not pay the...

  14. PASSED Nclex-RN 75 questions no Review course

    agldragonRN replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats

  15. Isn't it best for the RN's to take care of the "medically unstable patients"?

    agldragonRN replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    There is one regular LPN in my subacute unit that I would prefer to take care of a family member over most of the RNs on the sub-acute floor. Maybe who ever is staffing your sub-acute floor prefers...

  16. How to chart location of fingers?

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow 8 fingers only? That is new to me but oh well I learn something new everyday. I will start using your

  17. How to chart location of fingers?

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the refresher. Yup I know the phalanges: proximal, medial, and distal. Thumb only has proximal and distal phalanges. But my question is how did you learn it? If you read the charting "4th...

  18. How to chart location of fingers?

    agldragonRN replied to agldragonRN's topic in General Nursing

    That's how I have always taken it and I chart same way too but I want to be sure I am charting it correctly. I googled it and both seems to be correct. But wikipedia seems to agree with my...

  19. Exasperated in Manila...Vent

    agldragonRN replied to NrsLucky's topic in Philippines

    I give you kudos for standing up for what you believe in. The culture and school system in the Philippines is different compare to the United States. It maybe "subpar" in U.S. standards, but it is...

  20. Just Completed My One Year of Probation on the Job!

    agldragonRN replied to litlgrn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations

  21. Not sure whether to continue my nursing career... Input?

    agldragonRN replied to aloneandforgotten's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Do you mind sharing what exactly was the medication error? Maybe somebody else can learn from the mistake. Did your last employer threaten that you were going to be reported? If not, then you should...

  22. Excelsior Students how are you preparing resumes??

    agldragonRN replied to RNFinally12's topic in Excelsior College

    I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. The CPNE is a monster and you conquered it. Maybe practice being more enthusiastic about EC now so on your interview, they will sense that the EC RN...

  23. Associates or Bachelors...

    agldragonRN replied to Kate304's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Nowadays, "everybody" is asking for BSN so get your BSN and get it over with. I don't have mine and been procrastinating for the past 2 years, unfortunately

  24. How much do LPNs make in louisiana?

    agldragonRN replied to caharris's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    You might be interested in browsing the Louisiana forum to find your answers or maybe ask there to get more people to reply? Here is the link: Louisiana Nursing Good

  25. Do you know your (LPNs) scope of practice?

    agldragonRN replied to KRODD's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Yes I do and everyone should so one can protect their license/livelihood. Just because your job says, "yes you can do it" does not mean that it is under your scope of