kdodge ADN, BSN, RN

kdodge has 10 years experience as a ADN, BSN, RN and specializes in Hematology/Oncology- adults and peds.

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1. How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

   kdodge replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

   Smart! Does anyone know if I could do this on my infant boy patients to make sure they don't pee on me while I'm changing them?

2. How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

   kdodge replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

   Try placing a diaper, if you have it, around him so that he urinates into that and you don't have to place a brand new chuck right after you've already moved him? Or you can fold an extra chuck and do the same thing... saves you some extra time, roll...

3. How NOT to suck at turning a Pt, esp. w/ trach/vent??

   kdodge replied to allthesmallthings's topic in Private Duty

   Two words... draw sheets. Honestly, these have saved me and my back so many times over the years. While the best way would be to have help from another person, even a family member, draw sheets can be your saving grace when trying to turn a patient s...

4. Looking to grow and frustrated

   kdodge posted a topic in Oncology

   Hi all, I've been a nurse for a bit over 4 years now and love my job as a peds hem/onc/bmt nurse... but I'm restless. I've always held 2 jobs since I got out of high school to help put myself through college/nursing school and that continued after I ...

5. I need advice about leaving a job!

   kdodge replied to HF31's topic in General Nursing

   Always give notice. It's a professional courtesy that will follow you wherever you go. Our professional world is small and you don't want to give anyone any reason to remember you negatively as you grow in your field. Next, please, please, PLEASE mak...

6. Job Opportunity or Relationship

   kdodge replied to ctruon1's topic in General Nursing

   Ctruon1, First of all, congrats on graduating, getting your degree, and more importantly... your license!!! You've overcome so many hurdles to be here and you shouldn't overlook what you've accomplished. Second, as a former CA grad who was looking fo...