ERnurse:)

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1. Innapropriate comment at CODE?

   ERnurse:) replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU

   I have never been in a code where there wasn't a at least one (from an outsider's point of view) "inappropriate" comment made. If fact, last night during an arrest in the trauma room I think there was more laughing and joking than in the break room....

2. Piggyback meds with fluids mixed with KCL

   ERnurse:) replied to PEANUT1's topic in General Nursing

   I would call pharmacy and/or look up the piggybacked medication's compatibility (with KCL) in the IV therapy manual or drug guide. If it is not mentioned, assume it is not compatible. Hope that helps!

3. Help with Clinical homework: about trauma patients

   ERnurse:) replied to Leng27RN,BSN's topic in Student Assist

   Is that all of the information that you get? My first thoughts would be to that his blood volume is in his boots. Aside from all of the attention he should be getting for that, specific to the urine issue...insert a foley to measure output while giv...

4. Can you get a job just inserting Iv's

   ERnurse:) replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Infusion

   Do you have an IV therapy team at your facility? That would be the majority of the job if you got on with that team. Good luck. I love IV starts too.

5. IV maintenance tips

   ERnurse:) replied to willdgate's topic in Infusion

   The IV pump will beep for a couple of reasons so to stop it you have to troubleshoot. If it is upstream your tubing may be still be clamped etc. If it is downstream it is usually because of the patient's position related to the cannula. Have them str...

6. 5 weeks in and discourage

   ERnurse:) replied to stressedguy's topic in Career Support

   I agree, nursing is hard...but so is anything else thats worth something. Things make more sense over time and you just start to "get it" hopefully you find whats right for you :)

7. 5 weeks in and discourage

   ERnurse:) replied to stressedguy's topic in Career Support

   First year nursing has to be the worst, but it does get better...much better. There are endless opportunities for nurses, and there are many types of nursing so you can choose the environment that best suits you. Take your schooling for what it is ...