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1. Need heparin flush for PICC if...?

   biretta replied to biretta's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks everyone. I'll try looking up the hospital's policy.

2. Need heparin flush for PICC if...?

   biretta posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi. I am currently orienting as a new grad on a medical unit. Could someone please clarify this as I have been told conflicting information: For a PICC that requires a heparin flush, i.e. would need to be hep locked if not infusing, if it happens t...

3. Anyone out there? Please, need advice:

   biretta replied to biretta's topic in General Nursing

   I just want to thank everyone for their input. I have a lot to consider, that is if I can find some time to mull this stuff over given that I get so exhausted from work! I guess that happens on a med-surg unit when you're fresh out of school. Than...

4. Anyone out there? Please, need advice:

   biretta replied to biretta's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you for your input. No I did not sign anything so I am not bound legally but since the positions are in the same facility, I don't want to blacklist myself or risk any form of retalliation. I'll just hope the OR manager respects my request ...

5. Anyone out there? Please, need advice:

   biretta posted a topic in General Nursing

   Please, need advice! Hi all. I just started my first nursing job on a medical unit. During school, I found my interest gravitating towards OR, in one aspect or another but was under the misconception that it woud be difficult to get into this area w...

6. Please, need advice!

   biretta posted a topic in New Nurse

   Hi all. I just started my first nursing job on a medical unit. During school, I found my interest gravitating towards OR, in one aspect or another but was under the misconception that it woud be difficult to get into this area without some med-sur...

7. Is NCLEX difficulty level comprable to study guides?

   biretta replied to biretta's topic in NCLEX

   I'm calling the bookstore now to see if Kaplan's in stock. Thank you and best of luck on the test!

8. Is NCLEX difficulty level comprable to study guides?

   biretta posted a topic in NCLEX

   Hi all. I'm scheduled to take it next week, and haven't been too worried as I had a 98% predicted pass rate on the ATI predictor exam, and have done decently on all 5 of my practice books like NCLEX Q and A Made Incredibly Easy, Saunders, and Pearso...