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I just started my PICC insertion orientation. Yesterday I saw my first four as I was only scheduled to observe at first. I do have a few questions for you experienced gals. First...I saw the nurse use the same needle at least 4 or 5 times in search o...

My understanding is NO, you do not have to take the test. Many practice without it. You do need to show that you have been trained though. Keep your curriculum materials to prove that you have this knowledge. I encourage you to take the exam though.....

Hello Amy, I am just beginning my PICC training. I'll be visiting often to read responses to your question as I expect to be running into the same type of problems when I finally make my first insertion attempts. My first thought to your dilemma is s...

I dont believe the lurkers are other nurses. My experience with other foot care nurses has been nothing but positive. In fact, all of us have willingly shared our business models, policy and procedures,forms that we independently develop, brochures a...

Hi Bizi, You may not be hearing from some owners because there have been podiatric lurkers who have used these forums to initiate investigations on some independent foot care nurses( approximately 5 that i know of). I was told this by a podiatrist fr...

After starting a new job in a busy GI Lab, I was told by staff that Danskos were the way to go. Fast forward 9 months later...I am now being treated for plantar fasciitus my podiatrist thinks was caused by those shoes. Danskos do not offer half sizes...

Hi NC29mom, I used LEGALZOOM to set up my LLC. They take care if everything including the naming and licensing. It was fast and cheap. There is no reason to employ a lawyer because this is not a complicated business arrangement. I paid $270ish as opp...

Hello Oye, My daughter and I attended the open house and we were quite impressed. You may be interested to know that the new Dean is from Drexel and is wonderful ( per a friend who is a Drexel nursing Professor). The one negative thing that might be...

When I first researched this business idea, I assumed that I would have to register or notify the Dept. Of Health about my foot care practice. It turns out that I did not. Apparently, the fact that I am an RN and governed by the Board of Nursing, it ...

I'll echo the above statements....not a stupid question. I actually worked almost exclusively with vent kids. I never needed to use the non-rebreather mask (even though I was a "pulmonary" nurse) until I started working in a GI lab. How embarrassed I...

Excellent! Congrats! Did ya get the question about the paperclip? A little "dark ages" I thought. LOL

Hi stepnurse01, I am not pursuing relationships with podiatrists. Sadly, the Board of Podiatry does not seem to be open to coordinated care with nurses. They seem more suspicious than anything else. Interestingly, so far, my clients are either nurses...

Hello Dawnma, Too much info to share in one short response. I am happy to have a chat with you about what we did and are still working on. It is definitely a work in progress. If you haven't already done so, peruse the entirety of past Allnurses foot...

:cheers:PASSED!!! CFCN box now checked off! YAY!:w00t:

Nurses nurturing nurses....I love that! Thank you all so much for your pearls of wisdom !!! I especially appreciated knowing more of what the patient experiences per Brillohead....muchas gracias. I LOVE your nursing intervention of "cloth-in-crack"....

Hope you're out there Bizi. I'd love to know how your marketing is going. Mine is very slow. I will be doing a health fair this week. If it goes well, I'm planning to create a better brochure and do a few more health fairs in the fall. As for now...

Thanks for the encouraging words brownbrook. I agree with you that we must never misrepresent our skills. I never have trouble asking for help or letting staff know to keep an eye on me. My worry lies more in the patient outcome. When everyone is too...

Hi Brownbrook, I wont be helping in the procedure room. Apparently, our hospital wants only ACLS/Endo Cert nurses back there. Im not qualified for that. I asked about meds because I have NOT really seen any given yet....just a Zofran for a 22yo obese...

Unfortunately, I will only be in the pre and post procedure rooms. I think that's why some may think it will be boring.....I don't think so though. If I become at all bored, I would request to work in the procedure rooms when I feel comfortable. I'm...

Hi Cadency, I just started in a GI lab as well. I have heard similar comments by a NP. She knew that I came from a rather stressful pediatric vent unit and thought I would be bored. Frankly, I am motivated by the hours as you said. I'll do anything n...

For all of you with your own foot care business.... Please share your most successful marketing strategies. I am having great difficulty finding seniors who are NOT under the care of a podiatrist. I have no interest in competing with podiatry. I woul...

Hi There. I have been there. After a 14 year hiatus to raise 3 daughters, I did a refresher program. I did NOT do the clinical aspect because it was adult med-sur centered. I was a NICU nurse. In retrospect, I should have done the clinical. Anyway, ...

Hello Dixienurse, It's true that some podiatrists will be suspicious thinking you are after their patients. It may mean educating them about what a foot care nurse is and does. We actually need to develop relationships with podiatrists because you'll...

EXCELLENT!!!! Care to share any of the sticky info that was covered? I understand that the exam is becoming more detailed every year. Woogy, when you are in the mood to answer a few business questions, I'd LOVE to talk to you. I am almost up and run...

Sounds like a simple case of mild job anxiety...normal response when so much is at stake (even if you love your job and are mostly comfortable in that environment). I worked Level 3 NICU for many years. I would have nightmares about neglecting a bab...