sharlynn

sharlynn

ICU, CCU,Wound Care,LTC, Hospice, MDS

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  1. Considering LTC

    sharlynn replied to Almabella's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    It would depend on the size of the facility and the state requirements. In this state, in smaller LTC's an RN is required only 8 hrs per day. On week-ends you would be supervising everyone, LPN"s and...

  2. Nursing hat with ruffles required?

    sharlynn replied to Suninmyheart's topic in General Nursing

  3. What other work do Med/Surg nurses have to do on night shift?

    sharlynn replied to RN1263's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Where do you all work that has an evening shift? Everyone works twelve hours around here, hospital & LTC. I don't really like it, but I have no

  4. ICU/CCU Nurse Transitioning to LTC....

    sharlynn replied to grbrico's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Congratulations on finding a job you like. I got into LTC after a divorce. My ex repaired Nuclear Medicine equipment and managed to find me no matter where I worked. I didn't want the divorce, he did....

  5. stage I, II, and a III

    sharlynn replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I've had good results with Xenaderm in that area. Sacral crease is a better

  6. skin tears

    sharlynn replied to bebop1's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If the flap can be approximated, cleanse with NS, approximate and apply paper tape strips or steri strips ( My facility had a VERY cost conscious meical director). Unless there are signs of infection,...

  7. No ativan for hospice patients

    sharlynn replied to Blackcat99's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    We use ABHR gel ( with Reglan) applied in a pulse area such as wrist and covered with

  8. How to apply for a License in another state?

    sharlynn replied to puddingpie's topic in General Nursing

    If you go from one compact state to another, the first state will cancel your license when your new license comes

  9. $17.00 Hr. Starting Wage For RN?

    sharlynn replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I was raised and educated in the Chicago area, lived in Arkansas 20 yrs and moved to western Nebraska for 12 years. I'll take Arkansas. No

  10. sterile or what?

    sharlynn replied to dbay's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    In general clean is okay for wound dressings. There is a difference between a wound dressing and a surgical dressing though. By the way, wet to dry dressings have fallen out of favor because vital...

  11. wound care jobs?

    sharlynn replied to jansailsea's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I was told New York and New

  12. $17.00 Hr. Starting Wage For RN?

    sharlynn replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    Real estate taxes are definitely

  13. moving to arkansas hoping for some info

    sharlynn replied to curlylocks29's topic in General Nursing

    I recently moved to White County and make $6 more per hour than I made in western Nebraska. With 32 years experience, I started at $27 per hour. I was quoted $22 for a LTC position (still higher than...

  14. Blood Pressure Question

    sharlynn replied to astone1's topic in Medical-Surgical

    In fairness to the machines, sometimes they are more sensitive and MORE accurate than taking it

  15. TEDS are for BEDS?

    sharlynn replied to Faby's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You had different instructors than I had for WCEI. "TEDS are for beds" refers to short term surgical patients who will be ambulatory after a few days. Nursing home residents wear them for years. If...

  16. Wound Assessment/Documentation

    sharlynn replied to Fockercrates's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Normal Saline is approved for cleaning wounds. Dakins, Peroxide and Betadine are no longer used because they harm good tissue. For Stage II, I prefer a hydrocolloid dressing. The less you disturb the...

  17. wound care jobs?

    sharlynn replied to jansailsea's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I am currently not working in Wound Care due to relocating to another state, but I hope to be again soon. I had a job in a small rural hospital with a LTC facility prior to this. I did skin...

  18. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

    sharlynn replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

    Replying to my own post, I am now in AR at a hospital and am making $6.50 an hour more than I made in western NE. Real estate taxes are much cheaper- $100 less for three times as much

  19. Steps of a wet to dry dressing

    sharlynn replied to oxyjen's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    But it is no longer recommended because it debrides healthy tissue as

  20. 8 vs 12

    sharlynn replied to 12hour's topic in Rehabilitation

    What if it's the only choice you have? I've never tried to tell I facility "I won't do a 12 hour shift, but I will do 8 hours." How fast would I be out their

  21. Wound vac for draining cancer wound

    sharlynn replied to gkrn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    You are right. Wound Vac is not for wounds with

  22. Just enrolled in Baptist Health's LPN program

    sharlynn replied to navyscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, you're still an RN. Depending on what you want to do, a BSN or MSN will be needed to advance. If you just want to be a nurse like me, the diploma is

  23. Problems with VAC dsg/KCI

    sharlynn replied to mackrn's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Check out WCEI. The ads are evereywhere. One week course is expensive, but most employers will at least share the cost. Even mine kicked in $1000 after I took it. It is definitely worth every penny...

  24. RN pay in AR-what can I expect to make?

    sharlynn replied to RNLeavingTheOC's topic in General Nursing

    I'll be returning to AR after twelve years in Nebraska to be closer to my aging parents. Anyone familiar with White County? I lived in LR/Benton area for twenty years. I am a WCC. I see One WOCN...

  25. Wound care education

    sharlynn replied to HappyJaxRN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I checked out becoming a WCS before deciding on taking the WCEI course for WCC. The yearly dues for WCS is