I don't have an evidence-based response for you but I always use a new alcohol wipe. They dry out so quickly that I think it would be difficult to get more than one use from a single wipe. If you...
Many times the patients at the clinic where I work want their home bp cuff checked so they bring it in for us to check. I always take a manual bp and write it down and then I put the patient's auto...
For Doctor's Day, everyone baked treats. Have yet to see anything recognizing Nurses' Week. Personally, I think all of these "Days" are silly. There is a day or a week to recognize every little...
Thank you for asking that question. I was wondering the same thing. I am starting classes at Chamberlain on Monday and at this point I have no idea if I am going to continue on after reaching a BSN...
This may be a repost, I didn't read every page...but I was thinking at least she wiped her nose before wiping her crotch. Even though that may be part of why she had the UTI, it would have been extra...
I could respond but it looks like everyone else already covered it. I've seen other posts around with similar themes...for a long-time reader you must have missed those other threads. When I...
This may have been brought up already...I haven't read every post. What happens in small-town rural facilities where you are already friends with someone and then you end up being the one to care for...
I know that many of you don't want to work in LTC but at this point it is a job. It is experience. I just finished the LPN portion of the program I am in (will be done with RN portion in May, 2010)....
That is great news! I know LTC is something that a LOT of people are passionate about. I recently started working at a LTC facility as a CNA while I go to nursing school. It is a very rewarding and...
I think it is also something that will help you (when you finish nursing school) to build a good rapport with CNA's where you work as a nurse because you will understand just how hard those CNA's work...