scribblz

scribblz BSN, CNA, LPN

Med Surg, Tele, Geriatrics, home infusion

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  1. Wound vac question

    scribblz replied to kristin10's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Kristin, As long as the black foam covers the entire surface of the wound bed without over lapping to the surrounding skin I believe you should be good. If there is such a difference in depth that...

  2. Just Say “NO” to Nurse Staffing Laws

    scribblz replied to SafetyNurse1968's topic in General Nursing

    Huge fan of his

  3. Outpatient infusion/transfusion vs Vascular Access Team?

    scribblz replied to skydancer7's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    You're right they do, and I'm working my way there. I dangle that arm, apply that tourniquet and pray for a good vein. Often times I see the same clients for their weekly or monthly home infusions so...

  4. Home Infusion Nursing

    scribblz replied to nyrnjb81119's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This is a great thread! I started home infusion nursing a couple months ago after a few years med surg (which is still my primary job). Gaining IV skills has been very challenging as my hospital...

  5. Outpatient infusion/transfusion vs Vascular Access Team?

    scribblz replied to skydancer7's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi skydancer, If you are looking for casual per diem home infusion would be quite easy for someone with your skill set. IVIG infusions for example can be 4 or 5 hours. Once you mix the med, establish...

  6. Infusion nurse "ish"

    scribblz posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    *initially posted this on general not realizing there was already a specific forum. Hey fellow nurses! My background in nursing is as an LPN for 10 years in mostly LTC settings with limited IV...

  7. Can’t a nurse be fired?

    scribblz replied to Barbara Fouch Lentz's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds about right for how most ridiculous policies start

  8. Managers: Remaining Objective with All Employees

    scribblz replied to SilverBells's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your promotion! This is a very relatable challenge... when in doubt stick to the facts to try to avoid bias based on feelings. First and foremost try to objectively find out if...

  9. To mind own business or...

    scribblz replied to VeronicaMarie's topic in General Nursing

    I worked in LTCs/SNFs for years as an LPN and had many similar experiences of questioning if my patients were getting their meds accurately. My first step was always to look through the med cart for...

  10. Can’t a nurse be fired?

    scribblz replied to Barbara Fouch Lentz's topic in General Nursing

    Wow that's a brutal (? unethical) policy to be operating under. If they don't consider their nurses skilled enough to assess irreversible signs of death... or more likely the policy stems from a CYA...

  11. Cedar Sinai New Grad Residency February 2020 Cohort

    scribblz replied to Evmcnamara's topic in General Nursing

    Since you guys are new grads I would expect you to get judgement questions rather than experience. Things like: Describe a time when you made an error or were criticized, how did you respond? If a...

  12. If BON protects the PUBLIC, who protects the NURSES?

    scribblz replied to Peterpan's topic in General Nursing

    And that's why it's wise to buy your own insurance! Your institution will protect you only as long as it benefits them and not a second

  13. Who wants to hire a graduate nurse at 55?

    scribblz replied to RNat55's topic in General Nursing

    Hi RNat55, I suspect the combination of age plus being a new grad is working against you. However, you mentioned an interest in education and that is in your favor. Nursing programs for BSN RN...

  14. CNAs starting IVs

    scribblz replied to BSMSCCRN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Most of the the hospitals in my area (central MA) utilize IV teams made up of 1 or 2 RNs. They put in the majority of the IVs, and check them daily. Other people cleared to start lines are EMTs, ED...

  15. how to get hired

    scribblz posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Hello all this is my first post here and I am optimistic by nature as I find it is more effective than being pessimistic! so fyi the following post is positive if you want to be discouraged look...

  16. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    scribblz replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    loved what you had to say Sue, sounds so familiar you have no idea. Lately I swear between the new unit manager (3rd one in a year) the 7-3 supervisor, 7-3 desk nurse, 2 7-3 med nurses plus the 5 7-3...

  17. how to get hired

    scribblz replied to scribblz's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    best of luck in your job search

  18. LTC Center for new grads

    scribblz replied to butterflymel6's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    Nobody advertises that they are looking for a new grad. You just have to put yourself out there and emphasize the skills you acquired in nursing school. If you had a clinical instructor who thought...

  19. Lets get a current salary thread going for 09/10

    scribblz replied to Finallydidit's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    OMG?!?!

  20. Refused only 1 med but they're already all crushed together?

    scribblz replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol too bad we are in a world of "cover your *** medicine" meaning MDs treat every single diagnosis...I argued w/ one just the other day over why are we giving this tiny 90yr old fem (hoyer only)...

  21. Another One of Those Advice Threads...

    scribblz replied to WholeMilk's topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    good luck to both of you! lousy that they do that w/ the pre-reqs : / however being an LPN will give you nursing experience and an income on your way to being an RN. In my area at least almost every...

  22. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    scribblz replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    personally I think the idea of writing down requests is a very good one. I both welcome and need feedback on my residents from my cnas. IE if someone's skin is not looking good and you have them in...

  23. Refused only 1 med but they're already all crushed together?

    scribblz replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    lol HATE that. Try convincing them to take it in a supplemental drink? long as they aren't a diabetic ice cream and pudding work much better than

  24. Leave me alone when I'm passing meds!!!!!

    scribblz replied to debRN0417's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    My problem time is last rounds on 11-7 in LTC facilities when I'm doing my morning med pass. I need it done by 6a in order to finish my charting and get out on time. I have roughly 30 people getting...

  25. Refused only 1 med but they're already all crushed together?

    scribblz replied to anonymous1919's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Generally people refuse all their meds not a particular one. Or they only take 1 bite so like many other posters have said you have to make that bite count! The 2 things people generally refuse...