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1. wound vac.

   BCMAqueen replied to jackieliz's topic in Wound

   I work 1900-0700 and we don't have an on call wound nurse at nite! I appreciate any advice!! In the past year my hospital was introduced to the wound vac. At first it was frustrating learning the equipment but it has been worth it. I have seen sever...

2. For LPN to RN students

   BCMAqueen replied to Nursebaby23's topic in General Students

   [is there anyone else going back that notices tension between regular students and the LPNs going back?[/QUOT When I went back to school, I was the only LPN and I had a similar first semester. I tried hard at first to "fit in" but unfortunately even...

3. Are side rails considered restraints?

   BCMAqueen replied to Sassy1's topic in General Nursing

   We must have an MD order for four side rails for pt's with seizure disorders, muscle spasms, etc. because it is considered a retraint at my workplace. 2 side rails we can utilize if documented they are for mobility and bed controls and call light. I...

4. Question for VA nurses

   BCMAqueen replied to TitaniaSidhe's topic in Government

5. Med Errors

   BCMAqueen replied to UM Review RN's topic in Medications

   Nurse accidently hung Morphine 1mg/10cc instead of the D 5 1/2 ordered at a rate of 150cc/hr.