flip/flop

flip/flop specializes in Solid organ transplant, medsurge, tele.

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1. Secondary IV med (piggyback)

   flip/flop replied to flip/flop's topic in Medications

   Yes, I believe there is research that insulin is about the only drug that adheres to the tubing, requiring a second flush. It is a high alert medication, and requires its own line per our protocol anyway.

2. Secondary IV med (piggyback)

   flip/flop posted a topic in Medications

   New policy on my unit is to hang all ATX using secondary tubing, back flowing the tubing, then setting the volume to 20 ml greater than the volume in the spiked med. The rationale is that this will insure the patient receive the total volume of the a...

3. body image, not helping in care

   flip/flop replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

   I would have requested a psych consult, if they were not already following.

4. managements new idea for call-lights

   flip/flop replied to DebRN06's topic in General Nursing

   That board has to be the dumbest idea ever, if someone has time to post a "star" by someones name, they well off have the time to go answer a call light. It is usually a request that can be fulfilled by anyone, if not, get the nurse. If you see a cal...

5. CNA, graduated as RN 1 year ago, can't find job, difficult to work with

   flip/flop replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, she needs to be reminded of her job priorities, maybe pull up the application that specifically says what a CNA is responsible for. At my facility it lists CNAs are responsible and accountable for accomplishing identified clerical tasks and pati...

6. Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

   flip/flop replied to ryangogogo's topic in Pre-Nursing

   It would be best to speak with an adviser or admissions councilor of the school being applied to as programs vary.

7. Nurses who wish you "hadn't" - other healthcare careers you wish you'd pursued?

   flip/flop replied to arigsbee's topic in General Nursing

   How about Case Manager. They always leave notes in the chart, "Patient sleeping, did not want to disturb. Will check back tomorrow." ......Seriously?

8. Creighton vs, Clarkson vs. Methodist

   flip/flop replied to mrtaylr's topic in Nebraska

   Clarkson prepares you for boards. Progressing through the program I had doubts about it, but upon graduation I knew why things were the way they were. The instructors are very helpful. Many of them are still in school themselves, so they are understa...

9. Pros and Cons of nursing

   flip/flop replied to nohika's topic in General Nursing

   Have you worked as a tech? I too had second thoughts as I was finishing my pre-reqs. So I worked as a care tech while completing them. I got a grasp of what the profession is like and it helped me decide, yes, I want to be a nurse. At graduation an i...

10. How come t here are no Males RNs on a peds floor?

    flip/flop replied to JomoNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Acute pain RT original post AEB headache

11. Starting pre-reqs

    flip/flop replied to ItiSeasy's topic in General Nursing

    You need to speak with an academic adviser at the nursing college you wish to attend. They can tell you exactly which classes you need to take. If you do not know of the school you will be applying to, talk to an adviser at a college near by, most of...

12. Preparing for the NCLEX

    flip/flop replied to kachowell's topic in NCLEX

    I paid for Kaplan. Other than that I would suggest answering as many practice questions as you can and familiarize yourself with the medicine classes.