Luv2bnrn

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1. Wiping off IV ports

   Luv2bnrn replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   Our hospital just rolled out these little caps that go on all ports. They have alcohol imbedded in them and they disinfect if left on for at least three minutes. Any port that is open should have one of these caps on at all times until ready for use ...

2. An all time low for a new night shifter

   Luv2bnrn replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   For staying alert, I also used Nuvigil for a little while but only as a free prescirption (with a coupon) because my insurance only covers it for narcolepsy and apnea. But, you might see if you can get it. For sleep I use is Lunesta sometimes (Ambie...

3. An all time low for a new night shifter

   Luv2bnrn replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   I've been on night shift for over two years. I stay on a night schedule, as in will go to bed sometime between 1-4 am on my nights/days off, whatever you call them. Keep your room dark, keep a fan or other white noise running. Books on tape are grea...

4. I hate being a tech. will I hate being a nurse too?

   Luv2bnrn replied to K nurse-one-day's topic in General Nursing

   I was a tech on a med/surg unit in a retirement community part of town and what you describe is what my job was like. I decided that it was really awful and got a job in an ER in another hospital. You still deal with some of the same stuff but not ne...

5. I need help with a dosage question on medicine please?Thanks

   Luv2bnrn replied to Aongroup1990's topic in Medications

   Half of 5 is 2.5. So, 2 four times is 8. Then you have .5 four times. That is two. Total is 10. That is how I figured it out in my head. Keepng the wholes and fractions might make it easier for you next time.