regnifne

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1. Survey on PICC placement

   regnifne replied to ghostcat's topic in Infusion

   Mobile, AL approx 300 beds Currently, I am the only PICC cert. RN and I place PICCs with U/S using Modified Seldinger Technique. I place about 25 PICC a week. When I am off, the radiologist places the PICCs. And boy do they fuss! They would prefer...

2. Elevated INR and RN PICC placement

   regnifne posted a topic in Infusion

   As a Registered Nurse placing PICCs at bedside, how high is too high for an INR? At what point do you refer the patient to the radiologist?

3. Use of U/S for PICC line placement

   regnifne replied to Bluedevil's topic in Infusion

   I have been using U/S for PICC placement for about 4 months now. I think it is great. I have a 90% access rate up to this point. Most of the ones I missed the radiologist also cannot access. One radiologist now doesn't attempt if I cannot get a v...

4. Night Shift Differential

   regnifne replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Mobile, AL My hospital pays $2.50/hr extra for 3-11 and 11-7.

5. New Scientific Discovery!!!

   regnifne replied to Level2Trauma's topic in General Nursing

   Good one!

6. Changing Careers

   regnifne replied to Rena Cox's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, ADN and BSN pays are real close. Look at the time difference between the two. You may still be able to get a BSN with only 1-2 semesters extra work. I would think it depends on what you want to do afterwards. Patient care - ADN. Administrat...

7. Staff RN Salaries

   regnifne posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have been recently placed on a committee for Nurse Retention and Recruitment. We are currently loosing a lot of staff. What are your salaries? Please also mention your years experience and City, State. In Mobile, AL, 5 years exp. will get you a...