lostinal

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1. CWCN test

   lostinal replied to lostNneuro's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I cannot speak to that since I only sat for the CWCN exam. But I would assume it is logical to believe that the same would hold true for the foot care exam. Good

2. length of suspension in Ohio??

   lostinal replied to lostinal's topic in Nurses Recovery

   Wow! May I ask what you were charged with? Seems most are offered drug court or some other alternative to discipline...were

3. Jobs for older nurses

   lostinal replied to forest4's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Keep looking...something will come up. It's more difficult depending on the area you may live in...rural vs. metro. You might consider taking a prn/pt position in hopes it may turn into full time...or...

4. Shift work help.

   lostinal replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Canada

   I've had co-workers like you who preferred nights for some of the same reasons you stated. For whatever reasons they were able to adjust their life and their body to function on night...

5. Shift work help.

   lostinal replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Canada

   A couple of articles...they are numerous if you do a google search Nurses on Night Shift Helped by Sleep Rooms Why Power Napping Might be Right for the Nurses at Your Hospital - Articles Archive - RN...

6. CWCN test

   lostinal replied to lostNneuro's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Look at the practice questions on the site. Each question is referenced...where they got the answers to the questions. Buy that book and study it. If you know that material you will

7. Shift work help.

   lostinal replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Canada

   Some folks just can't adapt to night shift...I'm one of them. I felt physically ill most of the time during the years I worked night shift. I think research is showing what my body already knew. I...

8. Tips for working night shift as a new lpn.

   lostinal replied to jmitchell-85's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I remember having some of those same thoughts a long time ago...when I took a night position. I think it is individual and you won't know until you do it. I had friends who also had a family...

9. Can you become a wound care specialist right out of school?

   lostinal replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   There are also mandatory hours of recent practice in the field (I think 2000) to be certified as CWCN. This has to be verified by your employer. Then you have to pass the test, which makes the...

10. length of suspension in Ohio??

    lostinal replied to lostinal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Hi. How long did it take you to hear from the prosecutor? I guess it's different in each county. What were you charged with? What did the drug court mandate? When were you offered a consent agreement?...

11. Medication Errors: Detection and Prevention

    lostinal replied to wifewillis's topic in Long Term Acute Care

    try this site for an overview: http://www.oxfordshireccg.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Audit-Template-for-Compliance-with-a-Medicines-Policy-in-Care-Homes-with-or-without-Nursing-v1.41.pdf try...

12. length of suspension in Ohio??

    lostinal replied to lostinal's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Lawyer has not even ventured a

13. length of suspension in Ohio??

    lostinal posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

    Just looking for anyone with recent experiences here. Was questioned about diverting and admitted way more than could be proven. Will likely go to drug court so criminal part will be gone. Any idea...

14. matching dates

    lostinal replied to carrieMDSrn's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

    Omg!!! I was searching this site for help. I am having the same problem. I am new to mds but i am able to read. All 4 of our dates match (ard, rb2, raps completion, and careplan completion) which is...

15. Which wound care certification

    lostinal posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Hello all, I need advice on several issues. I am an RN who will finish my BSN in March '09. I intend to sit for either CWCN or CWS soon after. I have the requisite wound care experience for either....