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Unna boot usually has zinc paste in it, and sometimes calamine. I don't think you can just make this yourself. How does anybody there get any supplies?

Was someone comparing administration (ADM) to staff nurses? Need to know the context.

Luv, as far as errors go, this does not rank very high. You have learned a lesson. Hold your head up, go into work, and blow the charge nurse away by thanking her for her consideration of your patient! And when you post, try to write with shorter p...

I absolutely agree with calling the MD. Is the doc even aware of this change? She shouldn't be asked if she needs help, that makes her feel bad. Instead, someone should go in and simply assist her - 'let me help you get ready for bed'. Is she to...

This is nonsense - - did you sign paperwork stating you are strictly a contract worker? If the agency doesn't take your taxes out, ask them why. If they do it for their inhouse workers, they should be able to do it for you. Find another agency quic...

Flipper, you are either very burned out, having PTSD, and/or in need of some therapy. Please contact the EAP where you work before you breakdown.

I've done ICU, Acute Dialysis, med-surg, and more. The one area where I had to use all of my training all of the time was HOME HEALTH. Wound care? You name it, I've done it. And I'll put my wound-vac skills up with anyone's. Wrapping legs? Clien...

Laddering has to do with getting ahead at your job. You may need certifications to get up the ladder. Laddering does not transfer from one place of business to another. Laddering has no real 'value' outside of the particular facility. Certifications...

I take big round slow release potassium supplements - - 4 of them. They are 20 mEq each. I can't imagine how many more anyone would take!

FABULOUS !!!!! Laughed my a$$ off!!!! Needed a good laugh!

So, today, on another thread, BSRN replied in LAVENDAR! (sigh)

Do not lie on your application. I agree with those who say take a refresher course. It will help you, update you, and boost your confidence. Best wishes!

And PLEASE no fancy colors or colored backgrounds! I especially have a problem with pink, green, or yellow print. Thank you for your kind consideration of us older folks!!!

I question I'd like to ask is - Tell me a time when you have supported a staff nurse in a sticky situation.

If this was all they could find, I would want my family members to be in your facility. GREAT JOB!!!!:ancong!: :dancgrp:

The output is probably just mucus. Will it be reattached sometime soon?

I'm a CAFFEINE-FREE Diet Coke person!!! Between the CAD and the DM, it's water or decaf tea of CFDC!!

RN is all that matters.

Wow. Sue your school because the dynamics of the workplace have changed dramatically in the las few years. Interesting. I can truly understand your frustration. But keep in mind that if you were to initiate such a suit, no one would ever want to hi...

Take the ED job - starting IVs and doing wound care are both very valuable skills.

When I worked home health, I used to get many, many calls on my 'off' time - - 'we have two IV cases tonight, can you do one of them?' And many other issues...'there's an admission in your own area - would you open it tonight?' I learned to NEGOTIA...

Years ago, I used a double-cup method for crushing meds. Put pill/s in a small paper pill cup. Put another cup on top of the first, so the pills are 'sandwiched' betweeen the cups. Now crush. You may need to look at the pills and crush them 2-3 tim...

This is a dicey subject, and very interesting. You say you are from a home health agency - do you have people doing actual in-home shifts who administer meds to the pt.? Many years ago, my husband took part in a drug trial, and the med really help...

Good work. I liked that you felt comfortable taking charge of the situation. You GO, Girl !!!

When I think about how many YEARS I started IVs without gloves...(sigh) and I am still alive! Back in the 70's, we rarely wore gloves for pt care, unless it was a poopy patient, or there was other obvious reason. Not including Isolation patients. I ...