kayty83

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1. Vitamin K used incorrectly.....INR 1.8

   kayty83 replied to GoNightingale's topic in Med-Surg

   I don't get it. "if patient INR is (GREATER THAN) than 2.0, give vitamin k PO 2.5 mgs.". Giving vitamin K will reverse anticoagulation, and hence DECREASE the INR, right? So the order as you wrote it would result in an endless cycle of vitamin K...

2. When IV's aren't in use

   kayty83 replied to Mommy of 2's topic in Med-Surg

   ScoutLeader - you mentioned that this is wrong: " 5. an IV tubing set that is connected to a daily abx bag" On my unit, we frequently run an antibiotic or other piggy back through a secondary line connected to the primary line at a Y-site. Typical...

3. How does administering PRN medications work?

   kayty83 replied to swansonplace's topic in Student Assist

   Here's a follow up question. We get a lot of orders that say like Morphine 1-2mg q 2 hours. (Probably q 4 is more realistic but I'm using q 2 for this example). I know I can give 2 mg every 2 hours if needed. But could I alternatively give 1 mg e...

4. Detroit Free Press says bsn preferred...

   kayty83 replied to boat's topic in Michigan

   I know University of Michigan Health System nurse managers are being directed to only hire BSNs. I don't know about other places.

5. "You cannot have BSN or MSN on your nametag?"

   kayty83 replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

   I 100% agree that only licenses and certifications should be listed on name badges. One question I have that is somewhat related to this thread: At least one hospital in my area is being directed to only hire BSNs at this time. (My feelings abou...

6. Housing in Ann Arbor for Accelerated Second degree Student

   kayty83 replied to parris's topic in Michigan

   I just (today) got into UM's second career program as well. I went to UM for my first bachelor's degree so I am pretty familiar with campus locations, and I still live in Ann Arbor. For finding roommates on campus, I highly recommend using the foll...