athenamcafee

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1. Overwhelmed

   athenamcafee replied to Goodlife29's topic in Nurses Recovery

   I've learned how to meditate for anxiety BUT the best time is with water.... either a tub, pool or shower. I learned it long ago to deal with physical pain , sit in the shower, have the water run...

2. being kicked out of IPN.. help with understanding

   athenamcafee replied to athenamcafee's topic in Nurses Recovery

   So I'm feeling very frustrated with IPN-- they let another nurse in my support group to a free rehab..."Jesus Is" for alcohol... but I can't go to the same one?? Because it's not part of my...

3. being kicked out of IPN.. help with understanding

   athenamcafee posted a topic in Nurses Recovery

   I've been in the Fl IPN program for 7 years. Initially self-reported because I was caught diverting opiates and I became addicted via motor vehicle accident and abusive marriage situation. Was sent...

4. Got the job! New to wounds

   athenamcafee replied to Dorali's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   Here's 2 links to get you started.....Congrats on your new position!! CEUFast - Wound Series Part 2: Approaches to Treating Chronic

5. wound vac with infected wound?

   athenamcafee replied to athenamcafee's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

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6. wound vac with infected wound?

   athenamcafee replied to athenamcafee's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I was hoping for a discussion of other peoples experiences with using wound vacs, what types of wounds are better suited for wound vacs and what would be contraindicated. Especially if others have...

7. wound vac with infected wound?

   athenamcafee posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

   I'm confused .... I thought one of the benefits of using a wound vac is being able to suck out the infected exudate. At the facility I work I'm being told that a wound vac is never used on infected...