ICD 10 coding system

We have a new mandatory inservice on the computer. It's regarding the new coding system, ICD 10, a monumental update from the old ICD 9 that has been in place since the 1970s.

I never knew a thing about coding, I learned a lot. This new system soun

Chlorhexidine caps

Is there any literature that supports just the use of the chlorhexidine caps. Or should the IV port also be cleaned with alcohol after the chlorhexidine cap is removed when the port is being accessed? I can't find literature on this. I've never seen

Can anyone tell me how to study best for mental health!

This course shouldn't be this difficult, but for some reason I can't seem to get a good grade on any exam in this course! I am so frustrated!!!! Psych tests can be annoying and I know a couple of good nurses who had to repeat the class. My advice wo

School Nurse

I need to interview a school nurse for one of my BSN courses. IS anyone available?

Sterile technique/Foley question

I swear I've done a search but maybe I've missed it.

I have a question re changing a foley when the supplies come in separate pkgs ie we have the insertion tray, the catheter and the bag in their own separate pkgs, not the all in one kits where yo

Overwhelmed...and NOT a new grad

1 I have read many threads on newer nurses struggling at work. But not so much on nurses like myself who are not new grads. I am 43.

I just started working in LTACH. Today would have been my first shift alone. 7A-7P. I asked for more orientation and

How to create change instead of just complaining?

Hi there! I'm curious, if you see a problem on your floor what can really be done about it? example: I know that the aides on the floor that I work when taking vitals take the machine from room to room, usually using the same BP cuff on multiple pat

tracheostomy

I am fairly new in the home health arena. I have a trach pt. who I oriented with an lvn on. The POC says "change trach tube every 30 days". I noticed it had been a couple of months (almost 3) since it had been changed and asked the lvn why

Delicate situation with ugly timing - juggle between interviews & references

1 Hello all,

I seek your wisdom as to what I should do in this situation. It has been one stressful challenge after another and things are looking muddier than ever. It's to the point where the answer might be on my forehead and I am oblivious to i

Super short survey to help me with my graduate research!

Hello!! I am a graduate student at the University of Texas. I am working on a project exploring nurses' behaviors and perceptions regarding wound care and would really love all the help I could get! It's a super short survey, I promise. Thank you!