Lauren21bk

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1. Darco post-op shoe

   Lauren21bk posted a topic in General Nursing

   Has anyone ever encountered a patient with a huge foot(size 15)requiring a Darco post-op shoe but the XL is too small? What did you do? I can’t find a size larger than XL

2. Job after surrendering license?

   Lauren21bk posted a topic in Recovery

   One of my nurse friends decided not to go through the monitoring program etc and voluntarily surrendered her license. I was wondering what jobs those of you that have done the same thing ended up getting? Healthcare is so ingrained in you it must be ...

3. UTI resistant to treatment

   Lauren21bk posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have had a UTI caused by E Coli for over 6 months now. C&S shows its sensitive to Macrobid and Augmentin and a few other IV antibiotics. I've taken 2 courses of Augmentin, 2 courses of Macrobid and it will not go away! Not even for a day. I hav...

4. Removal of a PICC line in home

   Lauren21bk replied to nursepolly4's topic in Home Health

   You should check with the board of nurses in your state. In Louisiana PICC lines can only be removed in the home by PICC certified RN's.