vald96

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1. Speaking foreign languages

   vald96 replied to wanderlust99's topic in General Nursing

   filipino nurses should be speaking in english because they went and learn english in school so they have to apply this knowledge in english environment like work,this is a country of people speaking english...and yes they can speak their language but...

2. Defining nursing with a single word...

   vald96 replied to tgyles's topic in General Nursing

   TLC..........

3. skin breakdown after total knee

   vald96 replied to Tsatalstrana's topic in General Nursing

   you have to call the DON of that hospital and find out their protocol or guidelines in taking care of s/p TKA.I'm pretty sure its not the surgeon's order.Having skin breakdown at the hospital is common now a days because lack of care.

4. Nursing or Cursing?

   vald96 replied to Utak Indio's topic in General Nursing

   It is well said and its only the philippines could actually straighten or change the system.united states has got nothing to do with it...they have to start on people in higher position.....

5. RN tattoo

   vald96 replied to jackson145's topic in General Nursing

   they say if you start with one tattoo you will want another one...then three...and still your not satisfied...how about you start with syringe then stethoscope then tounge depressor then bed pan until you can look at your body like medical piece....i...

6. Drug Legalization

   vald96 replied to commonsense's topic in Activism

   i am kind confused of what drug you are trying to legalize....if its controlled DEA is on top of that right now believe me........there are regulations,policies covering the issues on drugs....

7. I have your meds, please take them:)

   vald96 replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing

   you even have to make sure the patient swallow his or her medications if refused do not leave it at the bedside.....waste it and document the reason for refusal, just my 2 cents advise.

8. Help!! Sticky situation relating to "abuse"

   vald96 replied to RNwithquestions's topic in Geriatric

   document....document....founded or unfounded, abuse and neglect statement you have to treat it like it happened...when you reported it to your adon that responsibility is already hers....

9. African Americans as nurses.

   vald96 replied to Daniel Floyd's topic in Relations

   i like what ROSER 13 said its 2011 not 1811 you put a smile on my face,you go for it and you will be one of a heck excellent nurse....

10. Do you bag your bodies naked?

    vald96 replied to mama_d's topic in General Nursing

    oh! NO...DIGNITY AND RESPECT IS THE LAST THING THAT YOU WILL SERVE TO THAT HUMAN BEING...if i have to pay for the gown i will....

11. What are your thoughts on overtime? Is it a good thing or bad thing?

    vald96 replied to Rebaracer's topic in General Nursing

    you have to check staffing regulation,in my facility a licensed nurse ratio is 1:40 at night.Day shift is 1 to 30 residents, long term care must be in compliance with staffing ratio to meet the residents needs.

12. Awesome story

    vald96 replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    :yeah::yeah:job well done.....

13. Am I in the wrong Nursing home?

    vald96 replied to MelissaLPN's topic in Geriatric

    right practice is to call the physician any time you can not administer the ordered meds. you should not run out if its routine meds.refill 3 days before,should be available in each station e kit. which your pharmacy can provide.Your don can actually...

14. IV help

    vald96 replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

    in my work nurse can only attempt to do peripheral line 3x if you cant get it send them for picc line at the hospital that way res. can keep it longer because for peripheral line you have to change site every 3 days.you have to be patience and take t...

15. Tuberculosis Exposure

    vald96 replied to kritter01's topic in Safety

    according to infection control definition is airborne and i dont blame you for panicking but you have time to prevent it,either call the department of health or your physician so they can start screening,remember tuberculosis is treatable.