TheQueenBee

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1. Any tips for "spasmy" veins? Also, PIVs on chemo pts?

   TheQueenBee replied to RunBabyRN's topic in Infusion

   The chemo center can't give him fluids before he is connected to chemo?

2. Where do you prefer an IV?

   TheQueenBee replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in General Nursing

   I had pneumonia back in May. Ended up in the ER with major dehydration. Long story short a very cavalier nurse insisted I needed an 18 in a non existent AC vein. Needless to say he didn't get it and fished to find it. After severe phlebitis, I ha...

3. How can we make the process of report from ER to floor better?

   TheQueenBee replied to nrsang97's topic in Emergency

   First I must say that in my facility we do no yet have computer charting. We call the admissions department with the floor selected by the admitting physician, pt name/DOB, admission diagnosis and any other pertinent information (hard of hearing, is...

4. LVN getting my BS in Health Informatics

   TheQueenBee replied to S-Rank's topic in Informatics

   I would but I don't know how!!!! LOL!!!

5. LVN getting my BS in Health Informatics

   TheQueenBee replied to S-Rank's topic in Informatics

   I graduate this winter from WGU. I am working on my informatics course now. STRUGGLING!!!! I am having a hard time finding information on nursing and EMRs. Any pointers?? I am more than willing to return the help!!! :)

6. An open letter to the ER triage nurse

   TheQueenBee replied to laurasc's topic in Relations

   SEND IT!!!! I would make sure human resources has a copy in her folder, her managers have a copy as well has administration. People like her do not deserve to be nurses. Those of us who have worked way to hard to become a nurse, and no matter what...