clamping NGT

crb613, BSN, RN · Mar 3, 2009

undo the connector from your lws tubing

now insert the connector to the blue tube coming off your ng (ours is blue, yours may not be)

your ng will be connected to its self. hope that helps.

Boston-RN, RN · Mar 3, 2009

Shutting off the suction and plugging it with whatever is appropriate for your facility/equipment is considered "clamping" it. Depending on the type/size different options are available.

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Mar 3, 2009

Never be afraid to ask questions.

southernbelle08 · Mar 4, 2009

Never be afraid to ask questions.

Ditto. PLEASE ask questions, it is how we learn. If people don't understand that, tough! Everyone started out new at some point and time. :)

jam2007 · Mar 8, 2009

Never be afraid to ask questions.

Unfortunately, asking questions is a sign of weakness on my floor...I've posted abut it before so I won't go on ad naseum, but I work with nurses who have thrown me under the bus, so I have to be careful who I ask what, so I am not perceived as not having "basic nursing skills".

med/oncRN · Mar 8, 2009

I would never stay in a position where questions were not welcome. I would much rather help out another nurse, than dig them out of a bad situation where they should have asked questions. Usually when a nurse doesn't want to be asked questions by a new nurse it is because they are insecure and feel threatened. I will admit if I don't know something and say "let's find out together". New stuff comes out all the time, new grads have taught me a thing or two. Find a mentor on the floor you can trust, or I would suggest trying to transfer elsewhere. Good luck.

jam2007 · Mar 10, 2009

I would never stay in a position where questions were not welcome. I would much rather help out another nurse, than dig them out of a bad situation where they should have asked questions. Usually when a nurse doesn't want to be asked questions by a new nurse it is because they are insecure and feel threatened. I will admit if I don't know something and say "let's find out together". New stuff comes out all the time, new grads have taught me a thing or two. Find a mentor on the floor you can trust, or I would suggest trying to transfer elsewhere. Good luck.

Yeah, it stinks...I do have co-workers I trust, but they aren't always on. I am looking for something else, but most places have hiring freezes. Thank goodness for allnurses!