It would make sense to assume it isn't on a M/S unit, I think the statement was made by someone who also works on a cardiac unit, although admittedly I didn't look back to see. It's not just about numbers, it's about acuity of the patients on the un...
Good learning experience you've had! There will be so many more to come... My slightly dated Davis handbook does list Gent and Heparin as both additive and Y-site incompatible...however, a multi-lumen access device is neither. These devices are desi...
StephOScope replied to toledogal's topic in Career Support
I graduated in a class which had as many students over 40 as students of traditional college age. Go for it. You are definitely not too old, nursing is a popular second career choice so you will not be the odd (wo)man out.
StephOScope replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing
In my facility, RNs and LPN/LVNs have to wear different colors and only nursing staff can wear scrubs. Occasionally I have a patient ask tongue-in-cheek for the color key that tells them who's who...and when explained to them, maybe half understand ...
StephOScope replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
Much to my dismay, my facility went to a mandatory uniform about a year ago, where all clinical staff are required to buy their prescribed uniform from a designated vendor. RNs may wear Navy, LPNs burgandy, and CNAs forest green scrubs. Because so...