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Hi ageless and telepathic - frankie here - I work in an out patient infusion center. I have been asked to declot hemodialysis catheters, as they have been being sent to ONE DAY SURGERY - can you...

hello - frankie here - thanks thanks thanks for the info - it is very helpful - frankie

Question - Is there a procedure for decloting hemodialysis catheters? Do RNs to this? Help? - frankie

Question for RNs - If it is within the scope of nursing practice in your state, do RNs declot hemodialysis catheters (permacaths)? and If yes, where could I find procedure for declotting the arterial...

Renerian, frankie here - I am sorry you experienced such a thing - people are so rude and thoughtless. I enjoy reading your posts and your replies to everyone. I do not post much here, and I am...

Canoehead - Frankie here. If there is a program for a medical condition that includes labs, meds, and other tasks that requires a physician order to execute, this should have been reviewed and...

NRSKarenRN - frankie here - great article. it is hard for me to imagine anyone using a needle more than once. The cost is so minimal. HOW CHEAP ARE THESE PEOPLE? Glad this place was shut down,...

Hello everyone-frankie here. Question - You ask for a raise because you have assumed management duties on your unit, acepted the responsibility and accountability for scheduling, day to day...

Jen, Frankie here. For me, the worst two things in nursing are: 1. Vomit 2. In 30 years, you will make, within about 3-4 dollars an hour, the same hourly wage that a new graduate, who has not...

Obnurseheather, frankie here. i would be a np any day. why not build on the career you are invested in rather than start anew? If you are looking to exit nursing, PA might be the route to take,...

Karo nurse - and everyone - frankie here. by now, you guys know i work in iv therapy, but a clinic, not an iv team. when i worked in hospital, i always started my own ivs. i can see how an iv team...

Qnurse, Frankie here. So sorry you did not get the suggestions in time. It sounds like you have done a few things to make the week brighter for the hosptial. Changing the topic - I was just in the...

ISEARL - Frankie here. Sorry you lost you home infusion job. It is really a great job - most of the time. I have to say, this clinic thing is nice. The first six months were difficult - alot of...

Renerian, Frankie here. I feel angry about your situation. Probably not as angry as you do. What kind of case management job? A nurse just transfered from our IV out patient clinic to a case...

Youda - Frankie here. I have to say, despite my c/o r/e retention, I agree 100% with you, and I know my talk of retention issues is blowing in the wind. frankie

NRSKarenRN, Frankie here. I would like to believe that hospitals/employers will all or most all institute policies and practices that will encourage retention and maintenance of staff. I do not...

Essarg, Frankie here. If you go to this website www.refdesk.com you will be able to find info about all hospitals, and other neat stuff too. frankie

:o hi flowerchild, frankie here. I am sorry your friend is sick. It is difficult when you do not work in the hospital. I have a patient now - mid 30s - posterior appy rupture - he is at home on IV...

Hello everyone, Frankie here. What do you think motivates a nurse to change their attitude and/or feeling from negative to positive when referring to their nursing career? :confused: frankie

Malpractice Insurance is a must for a nurse. Protect yourself. Take responsibility for actions. Live on the safe side of the edge. frankie

Konni - frankie here - USL- huh! Is that still the party school it used to be? Well into the 80s it was known as "go to party" by college students. Maybe the name change helped. frankie

Sclwc...Hi frankie here. Nursing school is demanding. With 2 young children and a traveling husband, you will need support financially, emotionally, and child care. If you can swing those areas,...

Jnette - frankie here - you go girl - you are on track. Find a mentor or two on your unit, and you will be set to run with the best of nurses. frankie

dumdee - frankie here. I would not worry about this. Your actions were prudent. I agree with regnursein99. The one thing I would always do id call the MD and get an order for what you do. One of...

jnette, frankie here. I think just about everyone feels this way out of nursing school and/or when changing into a new field of nursing. This is where a good mentor (preferably one who works on you...