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 in our area, lack of proper diagnoses, or the pat...
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 compression over all that. Elevate. The abd pad (or diaper...
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 float to whatever floor is in most demand. Absolutel...
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 in a variety of settings. I am thrilled for this op...
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 realized that -- seeing what papers would pass for an...
versican replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
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 wound/ostomy nurse and that clinic sounds like a goo...
versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in New Nurse
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 reach your potential at both jobs. Stick with one. D...
versican replied to TheGrittyNurse's topic in New Nurse
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 mind is worth it. Save receipts for tax time -- nu...
versican replied to Nurse3000's topic in New Nurse
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 physician round? It takes a team to take care of patients...
versican replied to Tanisha123's topic in Career Support
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 day when the kids were in school, but I HAD to st...
versican replied to hawksrn2014's topic in Career Support
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 schedule to med/surg...just they're hiring LPN's ...
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 positions. (I work weekend & holidays too...but ...
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 have small kids to take care of besides being a f...
"Still a touch warm. Is there anything else I can do for you? I have the time." Patient declines additional needs, except for the extra pillow under feet and chap-stick and to plug in their cell phone charger. (Nurse casually walks out of the room n...
versican replied to megster871's topic in Uniform/Gear
Dansko "Samantha's" are incredible for my feet. My feet never bother me, even with three 12-hour shifts in a row. (The rest of me is tired but my feet are fine). Clogs don't work for me due to my high arch. I tried other Dansko sneaker models, but t...
versican replied to Student2017555's topic in Student Assist
I just graduated in December. I didn't use a study group until the very last week of finals...a few of us met before each final for a couple hours. It was amazing how well that went...we regretted not doing it earlier! We just reviewed the info and ...