Inquisitive one

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1. Mds obra scheduling tool

   Inquisitive one replied to CapeCodMermaid's topic in MDS Coordinator Information

   I may have found what you're looking for. Try googling - obra scheduling tool. Hope this

2. Some more PICC questions

   Inquisitive one replied to jess41378's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   What is the definition of external catheter length? I would think it means from insertion site to hub of the Picc. Does the length of the catheter from insertion site to the IV connection ever need...

3. Full Code

   Inquisitive one replied to VtMaleNurse's topic in General Nursing

   In Massachusetts LTC'S a RN can pronounce death and CPR can be withheld in a person who is a full code provided certain criteria are met: decapitation, decomposition, rigor mortis, dependent lividity....

4. Tube Feedings and IV Fluid Administration Documentation for the EMR

   Inquisitive one replied to steph2311's topic in Patient Medications

   My DPH survey manual is about 5 years old but there is a section under Medication Errors, F332 and F333 that talks about med errors with enteral formulas and enteral formulas with dilantin...

5. Tube Feedings and IV Fluid Administration Documentation for the EMR

   Inquisitive one replied to steph2311's topic in Patient Medications

   Your welcome. Sometimes free water is ordered in between feedings so you may want to include that. Also there is one medication, Tegretol or Dilantin I believe, which the TF needs to be held for a...

6. Tube Feedings and IV Fluid Administration Documentation for the EMR

   Inquisitive one replied to steph2311's topic in Patient Medications

   Just a few things off the top of my head. You may want to add residual checked, amount of residual, MD orders to hold TF for whatever time presecribed if residual is greater than____ (whatever the...

7. Has anyone ever created a care plan as a means to organize your life and goals?

   Inquisitive one replied to KansasFNP's topic in General Nursing

   The nursing process which drives the careplan can be applied to any life situation/problem. It can be used for personal long and short goals. I haven't used it formally as in a written plan for myself...

8. Witch Hazel

   Inquisitive one replied to shrtygrlash's topic in Ob/Gyn

   So, think a bit further. You got what witch hazel does, the end result, but how does it do this? What's the body's physiological response to get relief? This may get you started but I know...

9. Role of SDC nurse during survey

   Inquisitive one posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have a coworker that will be interviewing for a staff development/infection control position with the company we work for (long term care). We are trying to practice interview questions to prepare...

10. Valproic acid for pain? Really?

    Inquisitive one replied to nursetim's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Depakote_and_how_does_it_work

11. Valproic acid for pain? Really?

    Inquisitive one replied to nursetim's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Depakote_and_how_does_it_work

12. How to classify blisters?

    Inquisitive one replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    here's another link that may help you

13. How to classify blisters?

    Inquisitive one replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Perhaps this link will help you. It's the 2004 CMS guidelines regarding presssure ulcers. I don't know if there is a more recent update. Pagse 19-20 go over staging....

14. Oral care

    Inquisitive one replied to Michigan's topic in General Nursing

    You could mix mineral oil and alcohol free mouth wash 1:1 ratio and swab with toothette every 2 hours. Sometimes we add hydrogen peroxide in the same ratio. There's a product called OASIS that I...

15. Salary positions

    Inquisitive one posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Just wondering if there are LTC RN/LPN nurse managers out there who are classified as exempt (salaried) employees? How does this status work in your facility? (regarding holidays (worked/not...