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  1. Home health Policy

    oceanblue52 replied to OKNurse101's topic in Home Health

    Dont know quite what you are asking here. Every agency's policy is different and people on the internet providing a policy would not be applicable to another agency. To my understanding an OASIS needs...

  2. Census-related cancellations?

    oceanblue52 replied to AngelRN27's topic in Nurse Management

    Put a paper spreadsheet in a designated staffing binder with people's names and then put the date they were cancelled. A quick scan of the dates is all that is needed to help pick a fair choice. That...

  3. NH with no infection control

    oceanblue52 replied to mallycakes's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely NOT okay. If I were you I would consider doing an anonymous report to OSHA. This is a problem that needs to be

  4. Need some advice

    oceanblue52 replied to Brink48's topic in General Students

    I never prescribed to the "doing Med-Surgery first" nonesense. I went into home health and will be transitioning into Psych again shortly! If you are good with kids with psychiatric illness then I...

  5. Stay in program that is UNSUPPORTIVE?

    oceanblue52 replied to pat8585's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Can't really offer much without more details...but your language does say some things. Namely that you feel mistreated and you are worried about similar mistreatment at another school. Can you talk a...

  6. How do you feel about taking A&P 1&2 in the Spring and Summer Semester?

    oceanblue52 replied to joslynmh's topic in General Students

    I did both in 2 shortened summer periods while working and it was fine. I think it is more important to consider though what your free time will be like as a Mom, it's important to study a TON for...

  7. 2nd Degree Nursing Student Help/Advice!

    oceanblue52 replied to BSNhopeful20's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It's hard to give you specific advice, as every students study habits are different, as is the course work. Why did your advisor suggest you not take Anatomy in he summer? Is it because of a bad...

  8. How does a BSN work and what can you do with it?

    oceanblue52 replied to mamajay's topic in Nursing Career

    Have you thought deep and hard about what to go to school for? Because Biology and Nursing, though complimentary, are completely different degrees. If you attend a school without a nursing option you...

  9. Advice for starting new job in outpatient

    oceanblue52 replied to oceanblue52's topic in Psychiatric

    That is a good question and one of the first topics I had in mind to ask about at orientation. I don't think so but I think it's largely systemic as my state is severely lacking in inpatient beds. CPI...

  10. Advice for starting new job in outpatient

    oceanblue52 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I'm a newish grad that has received a job offer for an out patient community Psych clinic position. Lots of medication management, reviewing labs, doing prior auths, etc...just wondering if anybody...

  11. Psychiatric/Mental Health CNS Versus Child Services Social Work

    oceanblue52 replied to dreamcatcher17's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Are you just beginning nursing school? If so you have a long while to figure things out :-) I entered school with a similar intent of focusing on wellness and mental health, and I still think nursing...

  12. Nervous to Go Back

    oceanblue52 replied to TruvyNurse's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I'm not quite in your situation as I am a newish grad, but I'll tell you that I had a pretty big gap my second year of school with IVs and wounds due to patient assignments and how my schedule was...

  13. Rationale for "stacking" black foam on Wound Vac

    oceanblue52 replied to oceanblue52's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    I think it is just a KCI? It fits in a little black holder with a flap that lets you access the screen. We never learned about the track pad damaging skin, although that makes sense! It's not a huge...

  14. Rationale for "stacking" black foam on Wound Vac

    oceanblue52 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Currently working home health and doing visits concerning a patient with a pretty deep heel ulcer and a wound vac. It is in a tricky location and one tip I was given from the main nurse managing the...

  15. Questions about Insulin

    oceanblue52 replied to Summers3's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    A lot of nurses can probably give more detailed answers to this...the only thing I can comment on is that patients have a HUGE variation in insulin sensitivity and hopefully the doctor has some idea...

  16. NURSING SHOES!!

    oceanblue52 replied to Cherry7496's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I retired my clogs after school because I rolled my ankles too much. Went to REI and bought a pair of Salomon trail running shoes. They are the same brand that makes ski equipment. Best comfy pair of...

  17. New Graduate RN - Tips for Applying?

    oceanblue52 replied to NurseK.94's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of old threads about this; one tip I would add though is buying a notebook just for job applications. You can keep your references organized on one page, addresses/phone numbers for old jobs, and...

  18. Financial aid question

    oceanblue52 replied to Tccowboys's topic in General Students

    You can try also submitting a letter along with your more recent tax returns as an "appeal" once they give you an offer. I had success twice with getting Perkins loans added to my package. Not sure if...

  19. Med surg help

    oceanblue52 replied to Csf102727's topic in General Students

    Really knowing your A&P and how the various systems connect with each other will help immensely with critical thinking, even if you are unfamiliar with the specifics on a test question. If you...

  20. Following up after interviewing - etiquette advice?

    oceanblue52 replied to LUCBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    It never hurts to send a short and sweet thank you letter thanking them for their time and reinforcing your interest. I would send it sooner rather than later

  21. Working Nights is Making me Sick

    oceanblue52 replied to futurenurse16's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Blackout shades, and getting one of those alarm clocks that wakes you up slowly with light might help too. Night shift is very hard and some people just can't adjust. Make sure you are drinking plenty...

  22. First Medication Error - Student Nurse

    oceanblue52 replied to macy017's topic in General Students

    I don't see this as an actual med error...it's good habit though to keep an eye on your meds between prepping them and administering them. Basically the label let's you do the third 5 rights check at...

  23. Advice for starting new job in outpatient

    oceanblue52 replied to oceanblue52's topic in Psychiatric

    Wow that is really great advice Daley Doe thank you! As a newish grad I have some theoretical notion about programs like these, but wouldn't have thought to be really proactive. Makes sense though,...

  24. Littmann cardiology IV for nursing school?

    oceanblue52 replied to michigan94's topic in General Nursing

    You might also consider carrying a cheap stethoscope too (maybe at your side) to lend out during clinical. Less likely to "walk away" if you have another one to give. And definitely get it engraved....

  25. Pet peeve

    oceanblue52 replied to guest974915's topic in General Nursing

    Slightly off topic, but I used to work as a test proctor for the LSATS. Before the test begins everyone needs to copy an honor statement in cursive. It was really fascinating to see a whole classroom...