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alphabetsoup

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  1. considering Nursing: questions

    alphabetsoup replied to ccparsons11's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No, there is no mandatory requirement to work in the ER. Yes, you might want to reconsider if you do not do well with "blood and guts". You would see a fair amount of blood, body fluids, and no longer...

  2. I feel so bad.

    alphabetsoup replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    Whatever happens, if this is an internal transfer, your HR Dept will need to follow through and make sure the way you are transferred will fulfill the rules as well as needs of the units

  3. offended co worker

    alphabetsoup replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    There is some underlying current here and it is not that you were teasing him. My guess is that something has been said about him before or that he perceives a lack of control or authority for/over...

  4. What is something from nursing school that has been the most beneficial to you

    alphabetsoup replied to almost30's topic in General Nursing

    1) "ABCs- you will never be wrong for addressing ABCs first" 2) (After making a mistake)- "You can do one post-mortem on it and then you have to move

  5. Working with a nurse who nursed you

    alphabetsoup replied to imaginations's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, I wouldn't even mention it. Because really, he might recognize you, but would he even remember the specifics of your case? Let's face it, we don't recall every single patient's specifics and...

  6. Have interview for dream specialty tomorrow... Advice ?

    alphabetsoup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    If I am understanding this, you want the LPN position in the physician's office and then you will leave to work in L/D as an RN in just 9 months? Or would you be willing to stay on after graduation?...

  7. sending an online thank you after interview

    alphabetsoup replied to MorningLight's topic in General Nursing

    I say no e-mail card (I can see I am the rare bird on this one). First, my organizations firewalls might block it or send it to my junk mail. And I RARELY open my junk mail box. I might appreciate an...

  8. What do you consider to be nursing's biggest setback?

    alphabetsoup replied to almost30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The biggest setback in the nursing industry? I take it you mean as a profession? One would be the lack of a unified point of entry with education. We have LPNs, ASNs, BSNs, MSNs. This affects...

  9. I feel so bad.

    alphabetsoup replied to reddellrn's topic in General Nursing

    ashepard gave you the best response! Do not feel guilty that you quickly realized you are not a good fit for the job. Personally, I think you were a warm body when you were hired to the med-surg unit....

  10. Definitely made mistake, now paying for it...

    alphabetsoup replied to 1996RN's topic in General Nursing

    The golden question is, have you violated your state's Nurse Practice Act or any of the rules regarding your licensure? If so, you will have some consequences. If there are consequences, is there any...

  11. How do you address your patients?

    alphabetsoup replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in General Nursing

    The proper etiquette is to address the adult patient as "Mr", "Mrs/Ms/Miss" and last name. If the patient indicate's that they prefer their first name to be used, then it is appropriate. This may be...

  12. Silly family members, Trix are for kids!

    alphabetsoup replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Ah, the overbearing family! A private room is a necessity so that other patients and their families are not disturbed. Expectations need to be aligned with reality. This is where it is essential to...

  13. Should I follow up ?

    alphabetsoup replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I say don't follow up. I would also want to know more about the student nurse position. Is this a position that is truly geared to cultivate students? If so, they may not want to fill the position...

  14. Before you had ANY type of nursing training/education, did you know anything?

    alphabetsoup replied to wishfulthinking21059's topic in General Nursing

    I was never a CNA before becoming a nurse. But it is all the same whether you are a nurse or a CNA- we all start somewhere and learn from there. I can only share my tips as a nurse. One, communication...

  15. 10 months later, hospital please

    alphabetsoup replied to Art_Vandelay's topic in General Nursing

    I was in those shoes a long time ago. First, have someone review your resume for you. You might need to have it tweaked or re-written. Second, apply for the "foot-in-the-door" positions. That is...

  16. How much MONEY do you make? (questionaire)

    alphabetsoup replied to jaredsgirl's topic in General Nursing

    1. what is your degree in? asn, bsn, graduate level studies 2. what state do you live in? southeast us 3. what is your job title? in-patient consultant 4. how much do you make an hour? around 31-32/hr...

  17. Overnight Care for children?

    alphabetsoup replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure about your target market. Unless both parents work nights, it seems (and I am speaking from experience) most parents learn to juggle the child care responsibilities. If anything I would...

  18. PA didn't use sterile technique, then said it wasn't a sterile procedure!

    alphabetsoup replied to alwayschanging's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    EW. ICK. All I can say is that I like to change gloves after removing the old dressing, change gloves after cleaning the wound, and then change into sterile gloves when packing a deep wound. But...

  19. Skin Prep QUESTION

    alphabetsoup replied to nurserin's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I typically use skin barrier film to prep for adhesives (like for VACS). I have heard of facilities using skin prep for the purpose that you describe, but really, is it evidenced-based best practice?...

  20. Wound Advice

    alphabetsoup replied to Melben's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    First, does she have to be up in a wheelchair for 12 hours per day? How many times is she returned to bed? Elevating those legs would be a big help. If she is diabetic, is her blood sugar under...

  21. Xeroform: sterile or clean?

    alphabetsoup replied to waterdrop22's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Why is the skin dead? Is this a STSG that

  22. Cutting VAC foam

    alphabetsoup replied to islandnursemama's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I have removed the foam and trimmed it. Just be sure to do this away from the wound so that there are no particles of granufoam landing in the wound base. Wound VAC dressing changes are never...

  23. Can a skin tear evolve into a pressure ulcer?

    alphabetsoup replied to RiverNurse's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    If you experience a breach in skin integrity, such as a gluteal tear (commonly caused when caregivers pull patients by their gluteals for turning/repositioning) and then compound the problem with...

  24. Wound problems

    alphabetsoup replied to mariab1914's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Unfortunately, there is so much more to wound management. Have you had vascular studies? Are you diabetic? Are you offloading the wound at all times? Do you

  25. Now what?

    alphabetsoup replied to NamasteNurse's topic in General Nursing

    True, it would help to know more specifics about your suspension. If the issue involved dispensing narcotics then that is a bit trickier than say, just generally bad documentation. The truth is, your...