arose93

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1. IV catheter changes..

   arose93 replied to RNnewbie2014's topic in General Nursing

   My professors emphasized a 72 hour rule for both the iv catheter and tubing. Even the hospital we did our clincals at uses a 72 hour rule.

2. IV starts in nursing schools

   arose93 replied to DaynaPierceMorgan's topic in General Nursing

   We learned to start IVs on the IV arms and hands my school had. We were only allowed to try IVs on pts under strict watch of our clinical instructor and only if they felt comfortable with it. Many of us never poked a real patient, only the mannequin ...

3. Tattoos in the workplace

   arose93 replied to MAH82's topic in General Nursing

   I guess I come from the generation where it's "trendy" or "current". I don't think it's necessarily tacky or unprofessional to display your tattoos at work. If they are derogatory or offensive in any way, then yes, cover them up. My employer does not...

4. Last semester x2

   arose93 replied to arose93's topic in General Students

   While I did do the reading, I probably could have actually studied the content more, and asked more questions. I've started going over the material already and I feel like I've forgotten a lot of it, as if it's new. And then every once in a while som...

5. Last semester x2

   arose93 posted a topic in General Students

   Hi, Ive had this account for a while, though this is my first time using it. I thought it would nice to network with other people going through the same thing I am. Hopefully some of you can help. I was supposed to graduate in May of 2013. Supposed ...