Wound care is part of my job as the weekend RN at a nursing home. I have been taught that Santyl is a enzymatic debrider that works in a moist environment and destroys the collagen that holds necrotic tissue in place. Also, that it is not to be app...
florence2012 replied to Acromic's topic in New York
If I was 18 and knew what I know now, I certainly wouldn't be a part of an accelerated program. Administration scrambles for teachers at the last minute, trying to find someone, anyone, who will teach during the summer term. My assessment teacher h...
florence2012 replied to mozella's topic in Geriatric
I am that nurse. Well, not exactly, but she could be me, two years ago. I learned as fast as I could. I worked the floor PRN. As soon as I learned how to do something, I would do it for my weekend nurses to help them out and get practice. I aske...
florence2012 replied to motherof3sons's topic in Geriatric
I am a terrible interview. Next time I am asked about my greatest weakness, I'm going to say, I don't interview well. Look 'em in the eye and give a good handshake. Good luck!
I went back to school at 49 for my nursing degree. The only reason I have loans to pay back is that I already had a degree and was not eligible for grants. Check into grants you could get. Much better to get more schooling while you are living at ...
florence2012 replied to sail2boat2002's topic in Geriatric
I have learned a few things that save time. 1) Listen to bowel sounds and lung sounds while the BP cuff is working. These are blanks you must check off in the medicare nursing notes. Don't just sit there, do something! 2) If your diabetics are ha...
florence2012 replied to KiggyPupPuff's topic in General Students
When a privacy issue comes up for me, I ask the patient if they would like some privacy before I begin. They almost always say no, but if the visitors are uncomfortable, they take this as their cue to leave the room. And this is kind of chicken, bu...
I graduated in August of 2012 and finally got one single job offer - weekend RN supervisor at a local nursing home. I was scared to death not to take it, and scared to death to take it. I took it. At first, I did only wound care and supervising eve...
florence2012 replied to florence2012's topic in Geriatric
CapeCodMermaid, Nascar nurse, and amoLucia, thank you so much. It's been almost two years now. I'm still not comfortable on the floor, but i managed to complete a shift last night. I do ask for a partner on things I'm not sure about, and my lvn's a...
florence2012 replied to florence2012's topic in Geriatric
Thank you for the replies. It has helped just to write this down and realize that the list is finite and can be dealt with! I watched a video yesterday and plan to do this on a regular basis. Great suggestion. I don't know how nurses functioned be...