lftiger

lftiger has 19 years experience and specializes in ER, Critical Care, Vascular Access.

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1. Vent: Embarrassed during change of shift.

   lftiger replied to Spritenurse1210's topic in General Nursing

   I would have kicked her in the butt until her nose started to bleed!! But, seriously, she probably would not have tried that on a male or a resident who was capable of defending themselves. Don't be embarrassed...be proactive and report her before sh...

2. Call out to Houston Tx Nurses......

   lftiger replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   Mag, The Surgeon you see for this is also VERY important in getting coverage from your insurance holder. The Surgeon I used had an incredible group of people who SPECIALIZED in dealing with reluctant insurance cos. that don't like to pay for this typ...

3. Call out to Houston Tx Nurses......

   lftiger replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   I got Gastric Bypass surgery in 2005. At that time, I worked @ the Methodist Hospital. United Healthcare Ins. covered the surgery, but be aware that you must have documentation of co-morbidities related to obesity to qualify for the surgery. Hope thi...

4. Help! No blood from port??

   lftiger replied to melissahunter2's topic in Infusion

   Sounds like it needs de-clotting, but it may be just positional....try repositioning the patient either side to side or flat to fowler's. Hope this helps =)