Txnursekristi

Txnursekristi

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  1. New tx nurse and i need help with a wound program

    Txnursekristi replied to mzdiva's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    What kind of program do they want? Are you looking for sample standing orders, or are you looking for policies and things like that? I have tons of stuff, and I'm always willing to share, if you'll...

  2. Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

    Txnursekristi replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

    All I have to say is hell yes, they do. And no, I'm not a veteran. But in my humble opinion, you deserve extra special

  3. wound care question!

    Txnursekristi replied to wunzieRNBSN's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    3M No Sting Skin Prep. You will not believe the change in one

  4. Foam Dressing

    Txnursekristi replied to jmn126's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    The main difference that I've noticed is that allevyn is a little easier to remove, optifoam tends to stick a little more. That being said, it's not enough of a difference to me to justify the cost,...

  5. Injection questions, Insulin, Lovenox

    Txnursekristi replied to Epona's topic in Patient Medications

    Had a nurse give lovenox IM once, into the deltoid...NOT PRETTY! And she had been a nurse for over 20

  6. HELP! Malignant tumor neck wound hemorrhage

    Txnursekristi replied to NC29mom's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    can you put some vaseline gauze over the base of the wound, then pack with the calcium

  7. Giving a flu shot to patients without a signed consent?

    Txnursekristi replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    I'm going to play devils advocate... Lets say you do get written consent for the vaccine, give it, and have no problems. Then, the same patient comes in 2 months later with an unrelated fever. You...

  8. Unjust Cruelty: Parents moved apart after 61 yrs.

    Txnursekristi replied to NurseCharliRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    consult an

  9. LTC Wound Care Program

    Txnursekristi replied to txdon's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    It seems to me that your nurse is crying out for help - rightfully. She told you that she is unable to effectivley do her job, and that she doesn't feel safe. Your next 2 sentences support her...

  10. Telling your head nurse that they...uhh.., sabotaging new staff?

    Txnursekristi replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just curious, are you a new nurse, or just new to this specialty? Sometimes when I am training a nurse who has been a nurse for 20 years, I expect them to know some things that I wouldn't expect from...

  11. Sticky poop...I need some tips!

    Txnursekristi replied to bwenzrn's topic in General Nursing

    Wow...I wouldn't do well in home care! I would probably be quickly fired for telling the family "Either I"m using a washcloth and soap and water, or you're cleaning it up." Good thing i don't do...

  12. What is the one piece of advice you wish you could tell yourself as a nursing student

    Txnursekristi replied to Mini-Murse's topic in General Nursing

    Fake it till you make

  13. Getting Sick at Work

    Txnursekristi replied to meaganellise's topic in General Nursing

    I was passing a kidney stone, and my DON drove me to the hospital

  14. Moral Dilemmas: Two Scenarios - What would you do?

    Txnursekristi replied to MichelleDawnLPN's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER work in a facility where I am not allowed to contact the doctor or family

  15. What am I doing wrong?

    Txnursekristi replied to CNA2bRN13's topic in General Nursing

    nope...sounds like you're overqualified. Why would they want to spend the time (money) to train you when you are not going to stay? And they probably realize that while going to nursing school, you...

  16. Do you think nursing has aged you?

    Txnursekristi replied to carolmaccas66's topic in General Nursing

    I have worked in LTC for 10 years, in the same facility (not for profit). I did the first 7 years on 3-11, a year on 11-7, and have been on 7-3 for the past 2. The year on 11-7 was awful. I felt...

  17. acceptable catheter diagnosis

    Txnursekristi posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Is there a list of acceptable diagnosis for a foley catheter in a LTC facility in Illinois? Want to make sure that public health doesn't think we are using catheters for "convenience". I know that...

  18. Refusing meds

    Txnursekristi replied to penlight32's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    To comply with public health, we have to explain to the patient the possible side effects of refusing each medication, (yes, even advanced alzheimers/dementia patients), then document the refusal,...

  19. acceptable catheter diagnosis

    Txnursekristi replied to Txnursekristi's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!! This is exactly what I was looking

  20. Very Concerned (please read)

    Txnursekristi replied to CuriousGreorge7's topic in General Nursing

    I have a very close friend who has been banned from ever working for Heritage Enterprises as well, and he did his nursing school clinicals at a Heritage Manor, without any

  21. Did i handle this situation correctly???

    Txnursekristi replied to marielina85's topic in General Nursing

    You see, this is where I don't do well...becuase I have NO problem telling these patients "well, obviously the way you were doing it at home wasn't working too well, becuase you ended up here. Now...

  22. Do you LIKE every patient that walks through your door?

    Txnursekristi replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear lord, no. Sometimes I just can't stand them. However, if you asked my patients, every single one of them would tell you that I love them. There is no reason for them to know any...

  23. The "right" way, or the "real" way?

    Txnursekristi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am the wound care nurse in a LTC facility that frequently has groups of nursing students from 3 local schools come through for clinicals. Each of these nursing students is assigned to spend one day...

  24. The "right" way, or the "real" way?

    Txnursekristi replied to Txnursekristi's topic in General Nursing

    I'm glad to know I'm not alone in doing it the right way. I was a little concerned that the students would think I was being mean and teaching them the "hard" way. I know I appreciated being...

  25. My age is showing, or 'No texting, please"

    Txnursekristi replied to mamamerlee's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, wait a minute! I still have to page on the overhead P.A. system and do paper charting! You have to love working for the