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1. Painless Injections

   ed replied to joanne helfer's topic in Emergency

   I an an ED nurse of 8 years...My technique goes like this: after picking my spot and preparing the area, I say, "Okay...on the count of three"...(I position the syringe over the site)..."One"...(then I insert the needle before they tense up)..."two"....

2. HIV positive nurses

   ed replied to nursingstudents's topic in Emergency

   I have been working as an ED nurse for 8 years. During every shift I use universal precautions as if all clients were HIV+. They may be. I am not HIV+...but I could have on my hands, in my nares, or on my clothes, something that could be of harm to...