usernameallnurse

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1. Saline Locks & Showers

   usernameallnurse replied to littlebluenurse's topic in Med-Surg

   Site is at more risk for infection when site becomes moist/wet. Infection, loosen adhesive, protection of site are reasons to cover saline lock site.

2. informed consent

   usernameallnurse replied to shortd's topic in Safety

   Thank you for you reply

3. informed consent

   usernameallnurse replied to shortd's topic in Safety

   So is the consent already signed by dr and pt. then nurse verifies by asking pt if they and dr discussed procedure.

4. Post-partum or Med-Surg

   usernameallnurse replied to EH44's topic in Med-Surg

   I'm a postpartum nurse looking for new job BUT b/c of lack of EXPERIENCE in acute care nursing it has been really hard. Go for med/surg and get a grip on your skills and time mng skills!!!

5. I'm considered inexperienced.

   usernameallnurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I'm really frustrated because job hunting for me is a nightmare right now. I'm trying to look for a job in the acute care area and all of the positions I applied for have been turned down because I'm am inexperienced in acute care nursing. I worked i...

6. I'M AN RN!!!!!

   usernameallnurse replied to cam_ma.am's topic in NCLEX

   I also paid for the quick review through Pearson. I passed too, two weeks ago!!! I also tried to re-register and if you can not register again for the NCLEX then you pass. I'm from MO.

7. vaccine injection

   usernameallnurse replied to usernameallnurse's topic in Management

   The MMR powder form has to be reconstituted with either saline or sterile water. The MMR injection is SubQ, even on the EMAR instructions say SubQ route. I know the Tdap is a intramuscular injection but it requires no mixing at my facility. Thanks.

8. vaccine injection

   usernameallnurse posted a topic in Management

   Is it okay to to give a MMR subQ injection mixed with normal saline.