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1. Iv site on the brachial superficial vein

   bfx posted a topic in Infusion

   can this site increase the chance of phlebitis since it is closer to the heart? can we put the IV site on the lower extremities such foot or leg for the elderly?

2. Iv insertion

   bfx replied to bfx's topic in New Nurse

   thanx for your reply. I found the brachial superficial vein is good to access, i just wonder if it will increase the phlebitis?

3. IV doesn't back blood?

   bfx posted a topic in Infusion

   I am a new grad and just put my first IV into the real pt. I careful use the #22 cath into th forearm vein. the vein was distended very well. However when I tried to draw the blood back to confirm that I am in. there was nothing. I only tried to pull...

4. Iv insertion

   bfx posted a topic in New Nurse

   yesterday I tried my first Iv insertion, I thought I put the right place and in to the vein, however when I use the syringe to draw the blood back , there was nothing. Can any body help me to figure out the reason? does the length of the cathere insi...

5. DNR res.

   bfx posted a topic in Geriatric

   if the DNR res lost of the signs of life, how can we do? should we still try everything except cpr , or should we just call the family w/o doing anthing and let the res go? do we need call the ambulate if we think it is life-threating and we can not ...

6. Effect of EB3 cutoff date on application already in the NVC

   bfx replied to Jyoth's topic in International

   DO you get your EDA card already? I am at the same boat as you. my attorney send my visa bill with the application for 140,485 together to NVC week ago.

7. Pls help! to suezanet4 and other participants:

   bfx posted a topic in International

   my attorny just filed my application at the end of last week using DHL. The INS will soppose to receive it by the next monday 10:30 am. How long will it take for me to get the receipt number? I called the INS and they said it could take 30 d! if that...

8. bed alarm ring problem

   bfx posted a topic in Geriatric

   can anybody experience that the bed alarm doesn't ring even it is on? I know two cases already in my shift! when I check the light of the alarm, it flash, which mean it is on. However the resident get up from the bed and the alarm didn't ring? can we...

9. very confusing coworker

   bfx posted a topic in International

   I am a new nurse and have a funny new coworker. she is very interested about other person's private info. For me she got my phone number and give a more a lot of call firstly. recently she got my date of birth and called me at my birthday! she ruin ...

10. the critical thinking of IV

    bfx replied to bfx's topic in Student Assist

    If the pt does not need to be drawn the blood, do u still use the pigtail tube and syring to back the blood to the end of the tube? :balloons:

11. the critical thinking of IV

    bfx posted a topic in Student Assist

    As I remeber our country nurse connect the catheter with the IV tube before stick the pt. befor the poke the nurse will let the med run and expell th air in the tube and CATHETER. last week when I saw what happen at hospital, a nurse poke the pt hand...

12. newly foreign nurse

    bfx posted a topic in Med-Surg

    Hi, buddy, I am a foreign nurse and would like work at the med/surg unit. I am kind of scared because I never have any experience of the USA hospital. When I hunt the job,most of hospital only have 6 ws orientation, which I think it is too short and ...

13. Pls see this, Suzanne4 and other participants: visascreen requirments, anxious!

    bfx replied to bfx's topic in International

    My nursing program is three years. is it still ok? thanks a lot! I am not licensured because I left for USA once I graduate, (one month later!) also, my diploma give me the right to practice as a nurse for one year after graduation. If I have the USA...

14. excelsior college

    bfx replied to bfx's topic in International

    Surperised is that she was accepted based on her medical assistant certificate AND her nursing education in her country. After get the degree, can her meet the requirement of the visa screen?

15. excelsior college

    bfx posted a topic in International

    My cosin want to take the RN course of the excelsior college, she is certified med assis now. we just wonder if the CGFNS will accept their RN program and then can pass their VISA SCREEN?