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Do any of you aesthetic nurses do sclerotherapy? Do you do it under a physician's supervision? Are RN's able to order hypertonic saline solution for sclerotherapy, or does it require a physician to order it? I do chemical peels and microdermabrasi...

I called the board of cosmetologists and barbers to see if I could rent a space in a salon and sure enough I can't...not without a cosmetologist license. So how are you guys doing it? If I get my own building and do peels and micro, am I still supp...

I hate my job in LTC. I have an anxiety problem, and it gets worse each day with my job. I want to go back to ambulatory care. I managed my anxiety much better with that kind fo work. I worked for a dermatologist and loved it, but I had to quit, ...

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I've been an RN for 5 years but only worked in LTC for two months. I really like this new place, and I can see there are many opportunities for advancement. Currently I know of openings for unit manager and nurse practice educator. How soon is too ...

Are you suppose to check for residual prior to administering tube feedings or giving meds through the tube? I'm new to LTC, and I'm not seeing my mentors check for residual. I'm trying to get my hands on the facility's protocol. But until then, ca...

So I've been off orientation for about a week. The other night, I experienced seeing someone dead for the first time. She wasn't my resident, but I wanted to go in and look just so I could get use to this kind of thing. She was a DNR. For about a...

I just started a new nursing job at a LTC facility. I'm on the transitional care unit. I have 21-25 patients with three trachs and two enteral tubes. I work three 12 hours shifts per week. Last night was my 2nd night on the TCU. Was supposed to ...

I have an interview at a LTC facility. They also have short stay residents. I'd appreciate any helpful info. I have a few questions: At a LTC facility, do the RN's have to start IV's or insert NG tubes much? I'm not very experienced with those sk...

Earlier, I posted that I was going to an interview for LTC. Well, I had that interview today. They asked a few questions that I hope I answered well. They asked "If Mr. Smith falls on his head, what would you do?" I said I would immediately go a...

I would think it would be a problem. When you take orders, aren't you suppose to write your credentials after your name? And I don't think you can legally use "RN" if your license is suspended.

I'm looking for a new job because I have an 8 week old son and want to spend more time with him during the day. With my current job, I spend all day at the office away from him. So here are some questions I have: Is home health flexible? Would I b...

I have been working for a wellness company for one year. My title is RN phone coach. I work with high risk clients over the phone. I really love this job, and it is very low stress in my opinion compared to other nursing positions. I love the con...

caligirl2, I have worked for a dermatologist in the past. In my area, dermatologists do some cosmetic procedures but not a full range of them. For example, the one I worked for likes to do a lot sclerotherapy but does not offer dermal fillers. Mo...

healthyhere, My post did not include my training, background, etc. I am personally offended that you would make the assumptions that you did, lacking information about me....stating that I have not spent time, money, or effort learning about aesthe...

Interesting topic. When I was in nursing school (in 2005), the instructors and nursing students called them patients. The same went for when I began working at the hospital. I never heard the word client. Now that I'm working for a wellness comp...

I agree with Blee. I thought I was the only one who would get grossed out watching blood and guts on TV but then handle like it's no big deal in real life. I guess it's because when you see it for real, it's just not really that bad. Anyway, back ...

I have not given the flu vaccine for two years but will be giving them again soon. It seems that safety devices are constantly changing, so I wanted to get feedback on what type of device is most commonly used now for administering a flu vaccine (or...

I worked for a dermatologist for 1 1/2 years. Things I did included assisting with in office surgeries like ellipses, punch biopsies, shave biopsies, and reexcisions; treating precancerous lesions and warts with liquid nitrogen; electrodesiccation a...

First off, it's wonderful that you're doing so well after such a poor prognosis. I attended AEI. I thought the instruction was wonderful while I was there. There was excellent hands on training with real people and plenty of time to ask questions...

I have to agree with Patti. I went to a facial aesthetics training for nurses. The training was great while I was there. But they do not meet their promise of being there to answer your questions afterwards. They gave us order forms while at trai...

Wow that is amazing and encouraging that so many nurses have become doctors. Good for them! I'm curious though, did they drop the RN and just use the DO or MD after their name? I think I would want to keep the RN though some might think that's sill...

RN from Charleston here. Graduated with my AD from UC in 2005. Started out at a hospital, now working for a wellness company and trying to keep my own aesthetic skin care business going.

Hello fellow aesthetic nurses! I am considering my options for adding a skin care line in addition to the services I perform. Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. 1) Do you sell a skin care line? what line do you sell? 2) What types of ski...

Tiffany, FL seems like such a difficult state to deal with when it comes to this practice. I don't have any words of wisdom. But I hope things work out for you someway, somehow. I think the reality is that we are all going to eventually have this...