_Andvari

_Andvari specializes in CMSRN.

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1. Change of shift admissions

   _Andvari replied to Nurse131382's topic in General Nursing

   When I started charging on my former unit (medsurg/PCU), I was in constant contact with the individuals that decide bed placement. Through casual/ under the table conversations, I found out many things about the hospitals inner workings... One of whi...

2. Diluting IVP Natcotics?

   _Andvari replied to _Andvari's topic in Medications

   Thanks for some feedback. Many of my coworkers think I am weird for diluting, and seem to do most of what the patients want- so they don't have to discuss things / deal with someone becoming obnoxious. I guess I'm NOT the "only nurse that dilutes med...

3. Diluting IVP Natcotics?

   _Andvari replied to _Andvari's topic in Medications

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4. Diluting IVP Natcotics?

   _Andvari posted a topic in Medications

   Do you dilute your IVP narcotics? I always dilute morphine and dilaudid- the extra mls in the syringe help me to administer it slowly (over two minutes) - especially with a peripheral. With ativan, I dilute a bit more than the 1mg/ml recommendation....

5. IS IT ME?????

   _Andvari replied to Dee_RN's topic in Ohio

   Dee- I just read this thread, and your new job offer gives me hope that I will eventually find my first job too.... I have my BSN and I have been searching alllll over Ohio for an RN position (yes, I have even applied for LTC, home health, etc). A...