dbella24

dbella24 has 3 years experience.

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1. Wound Care Clinic Internship Information

   dbella24 replied to dbella24's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Thanks for the added information everyone. My original choices for internship settings were emergency care or CCU, however due to site and preceptor availability we weren't all able to receive our...

2. Wound Care Clinic Internship Information

   dbella24 replied to dbella24's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   This is where I was assigned. I agree this is kind of outside the norm for internship placements which is why I am seeking additional information here as well as trying to research a lot of things on...

3. Wound Care Clinic Internship Information

   dbella24 replied to dbella24's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Thanks for all the great suggestions, I've been trying to read through my texts, skills check offs for dressing changes & related videos but you mentioned a few items I hadn't thought of... Less...

4. First night working with a vent

   dbella24 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Pulmonary

   Also if you are continuously monitoring their SpO2 don't be surprised if you see it dip a little while suctioning, but this should rebound pretty quickly. In addition to checking your vent settings,...

5. Starting to get discouraged

   dbella24 replied to strings85's topic in General Students

   Check your local long term care facilities and assisted living facilities... These places tend to hire student nurses and LPNs way more than hospitals most likely because it helps them keep costs...

6. Am I a failure?

   dbella24 replied to Redstudent's topic in General Students

   Nursing school is hard. It's hard for a reason and some people won't make it, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Instead of listing excuses about why it's difficult start thinking of new ways to...

7. Wound Care Clinic Internship Information

   dbella24 posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Hi I am an LPN on a ventilator unit, completing my last semester of school before graduating as an RN. Earlier this week I received my placement information for my internship which will be at the...