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1. Lymphedema specialist need in wound clinic?

   versican posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   We have many patients with lymphedema coming to our wound clinic, but many are not seeing a lymphedema specialist regularly - even when we refer them. Mostly it seems due to few lymphedema specialists...

2. Seeking expert advice on macerated area RLE

   versican replied to PANYNP's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   For heavy weeping, have you tried transfer (mepilex transfer) which can last up to a week, covered with abd pad (or diaper)? Secured with roll gauze/tape. Large nylon to hold it-tubigrip for...

3. What do you think of 12 hour shifts

   versican replied to RNattie's topic in General Nursing

   I am a newer (yet older) nurse. The first year was med-surg days. Understaffed, usually, so 12 hr shifts never ended on time. If I worked consecutive days, it was very rarely the same patients - we...

4. Wound Clinic for new grad?

   versican replied to 7237dallas's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I had about a year of med-surg experience and just switched to a wound clinic. There is a lot to learn, and I love it. If you get your BSN, you can get certified as an ostomy nurse and perform cares...

5. Do most nurses not like writing papers?

   versican replied to purplegal's topic in General Nursing

   I am relatively (self-proclaimed) good at writing. Like someone mentioned, as an introvert I'm much better at the written word than spoken. But nursing school wanted quantity over quality. Once I...

6. New RN - Should I take an unappealing Med-Surg offer?

   versican replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

   I'd take option #2 in a heartbeat, but guess I'm a granny grad. I'm in med surg and cannot find a clinic job opening...and your option #2 sounds exactly what I would like. I would like to work as a...

7. Working Two Jobs - New Grad RN

   versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   My opinion: No, not 2 jobs. You may think "just 2 shifts at one and three shifts at the other", but in reality you'll have mandatory meetings and education requirements at both. You'll be unable to...

8. Malpractice insurance??

   versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I do NSO. It's cheap, especially for new grads. We're in a very litigious environment. My nursing school instructors strongly recommended -- actually insisted -- that we remember to get it. Peace of...

9. What just happened?

   versican replied to Nurse3000's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Forgive yourself sooner than later. The process needs fixed. It was an honest mistake which seems to have no ill-results (and I bet you won't do it again...so make it a learning-moment). Did a...

10. Unsure about school?

    versican replied to Tanisha123's topic in Nursing Career

    I was 38 with 3 kids (ages 6, 8, 9) when I started my BSN. School was a beast, but I slayed it. I did not work while in school, and I had less time for family. Classes/clinicals were mostly during the...

11. Changing jobs, again

    versican replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Nursing Career

    Are you able to go to part time, like a 0.6 FTE (2 12-hrs or 3 8-hrs)? I do (2) 12 hr shifts a week on med/surg. However, I would prefer a clinical position because I would prefer that environment and...

12. Can I ask to work exclusively day shifts?

    versican replied to kassiahgp's topic in General Nursing

    I got a part time days-only on med/surg. I job searched after graduating and specifically was looking for a days-only shift. I'm in an area where there is a nursing shortage, so that helps find day...

13. Day 7: 2016 Nurses Week Caption Contest

    versican replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Nurse: "Whoops! So sorry I forgot to remove the water from the balloon before removing that

14. Does being a CNA help with future RN jobs?

    versican replied to bsnorbust's topic in General Nursing

    As a new RN (BSN grad in Dec 15) who did NOT work as a CNA, I feel I missed out on a lot of experiences. I was required to get my CNA prior to the BSN program, but didn't get a job as a CNA because I...

15. Day 2: 2016 Nurses Week Fill In The Blank Contest

    versican replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    ...the Zofran didn't work. And I had forgot to leave a emesis