LeaRN627

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1. Dermatology nursing

   LeaRN627 replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN/LVN

   I work in a very large dermatology practice (about 30 doctors) and our turnover is very slow, but part of that is due to we are a university setting and we get great state worker benefits. Our salaries are poor, but the benefits are too good to quit ...

2. RN working in Dermatology or Plastic Surgery Office??

   LeaRN627 replied to ccasey013's topic in Career Support

   I have been a nurse for 40 year. I have been working in dermatology for 8 year now, in Mohs surgery for 7 of those years. It is very complex and rewarding work. You must be able to multi-task and move fast. It is not a sit at your desk job, you are o...

3. Dermatology nursing

   LeaRN627 replied to nursediesel's topic in LPN/LVN

   I have been a nurse for 40 years. I am a certified OR nurse and a certified dermatology nurse. I have worked in dermatology for 8 years, 7 of those years in Mohs surgery. The skin is the largest organ of the body and is often the first to show signs ...

4. Question about Jackson Pratt Drains & retention sutures

   LeaRN627 replied to hoolahan's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a surgical RN for 36 years and have practiced in GA, NJ, SC, CA, TX, NE, and CT. I have always removed various drains and tubes and retention sutures. All of those places had policies in place. However, I think you were right to question ...