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1. Men in Nursing/Men in Society

   CRNI replied to Spidey's mom's topic in Activism

   Stevielynn, Very interesting articles. All three written by females. . . Dave, I have 2 "girly" daughters, but think you have the right idea on raising your sons. I agree with the idea that males and females should have equal opportunities, but same...

2. Blood Administration & KCL Bolus

   CRNI replied to petiteflower's topic in General Nursing

   The Infusion Nursing Standards of Practice state, "No medications or solutions should be added to blood an/or blood components other than preservative-free 0.9% sodium chjloride solution (injectible)."

3. How to become PICC RN

   CRNI replied to New CCU RN's topic in Infusion

   For information on PICC certification classes in your area, try the Infusion Nurses Society website: http://www.ins1.org. Typically, you can attend a one-day PICC certification workshop and then place a number of successful PICCs under supervision....

4. is it oriented or orientated?

   CRNI replied to cokie's topic in General Nursing

   How about "antecubical" when they mean the antecubital fossa? I'm an IV nurse - drives me crazy!

5. Surgeon halts operation over foreign nurses' poor English

   CRNI replied to Cascadians's topic in General Nursing

   Shay, I'm in total agreement with you. This is America, our language is English. If you wish to live and work here, learn it. Especially if you work in the healthcare industry. I plan to spend part of my retirement years in the south of France. ...

6. Some questions for all the nurses

   CRNI replied to RNIAM's topic in General Nursing

   I, too, do not wish to fuel the BSN vs. ADN/Diploma debate. However, as a BSN I would NEVER want to be referred to as a "Bachelorette Nurse." And definately, more education and/or specialty certification should mean more $$$$.

7. Safe administration of intravenous medications.

   CRNI replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Infusion

   The Infusion Nurses Society website is You might find their Standards of Practice helpful.

8. Attention managers: Stop Managing Your Staff

   CRNI replied to -jt's topic in Activism

   jt - What a great article! Dale Shimko is right on. I happen to work for a very visionary director (he is a Pharmacist, not a nurse) who believes the only way to have a high-performing team is to truly have a shared vision of what the work environm...

9. Patients and weight loss drugs

   CRNI replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

   Oops, I hit enter by mistake - Kept it off by: eating reasonable portions of low-fat, high fiber food and excercising regularly. A weight lifting program really helps boost metabolism. Sounds simple, but any longterm lifestyle change requires vigi...

10. Patients and weight loss drugs

    CRNI replied to proud2bme's topic in General Nursing

    I lost 25 lbs. 6 years ago and have managed to keep it off by:

11. Algebra is making me re-think my major! Help!!

    CRNI replied to marci3335's topic in General Students

    Consider taking a "Math 000" or a Pre-Algebra Class first. Unfortunately, you probably won't receive credit hours, but it can prepare you for Intermed. Algebra. I dropped Intermed. Algebra 101 twice before biting the bullet and doing the prep class...

12. ports

    CRNI replied to micky's topic in Infusion

    Micky - I would ask the "senior nurse" to show you her documentation prohibiting vacutainer use on implanted ports. I've never heard such a thing.

13. What Freaks You Out?

    CRNI replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

    This is my first time to post on this BB, but just have to respond. Definately agree with the mucous/resp. secretions any way, shape or form! Chicken feathers remind me of the little old demented lady I admitted with scabies, head lice, cat feces i...