kcicc

kcicc has 24 years experience and specializes in medical device.

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1. New Employee, Low Morale on Unit

   kcicc replied to YogiGal's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   This defines unprofessional conduct. Just take the high road, "Be the change you want to see" and people will catch on. It may not change their behaviour, but it may change it around you. Stick it...

2. For extroverts...please don't ask me

   kcicc replied to hazyblue's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I would just tell anyone who asked that you are more of a thinker than a talker. God knows, we would all benefit if more people thought before they spoke! Rock on sister, keep doing what YOU do

3. Wound vac question/vent

   kcicc replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   So that sounds like a terrible wound of course and likely a difficult dressing change no matter what is being used. If this pt is in acute care, often times I have seen wounds like these NOT vac'd as...

4. wound care certification ?

   kcicc replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   With prevention and positive outcomes being the goal for all patients with wounds , it has been proven that a multidisciplinary approach is what brings about the best results. No matter what the...

5. Best Stethoscope for Cardiac Nursing

   kcicc replied to tigerlily345's topic in Cardiac

   A CLEAN ONE

6. wound care certification ?

   kcicc replied to woundsrfun's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I believe that you can sit for the WCC exam without attending the 3500+ dollar course, study up

7. Wound vac question/vent

   kcicc replied to Nursetastic's topic in General Nursing

   KCI's wound vac is indicated for use over potentially compromised suture lines and is frequently used post TKR and THR. Ortho's in particular are fond of this application as they feel that it reduces...

8. NON HEALING stage IV pressure ulcer HELP????

   kcicc replied to NC29mom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Must agree with a couple of the other posters, even tho my screen name is a dead give away. Need to R/O an osteo, trim off those wound edges and no R ischial weight bearing allowed. Until then, it...