darlinnurse

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1. central line flushes

   darlinnurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

   In the LTC facility where I work, we use only 5 cc NS if ports are not in use, in between meds, and when we flush once daily.

2. Filter needles

   darlinnurse replied to bassbird's topic in General Nursing

   I work in LTC , and not only do we not have filter needles, we also don't have filters for central lines. When i questioned the DON on this matter she said they weren't needed................

3. What Freaks You Out?

   darlinnurse replied to JennieBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I am new here. The thing that totally grosses me out is a new amputee. Changing the dressing is so gross. And vomitt makes me want to hurl right along with the patient.