Dialysis R.N. in IA

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1. I have just learned that I am to precept in the ER.

   Dialysis R.N. in IA replied to KendiKay's topic in General Nursing

   I precepted in the ER in our public hospital (where the indigents are taken for healthcare)... it WAS a great learning opportunity to see some colorful stuff you'd never imagine on a med/surg floor or OB, etc. And it IS great practice for IV starts -...

2. "Scrub the Hub" means... ?

   Dialysis R.N. in IA replied to Dialysis R.N. in IA's topic in General Nursing

   The picture is a generic photo I found trying to illustrate what I am referring to. I cannot find a single picture of the equipment we use, but I did not take note of the brand before posting. I guess I will have to do more sleuth work tomorrow and u...

3. "Scrub the Hub" means... ?

   Dialysis R.N. in IA replied to Dialysis R.N. in IA's topic in General Nursing

   Thank you, thank you, thank you. You all agree that the current practice of scrubbing the outside of the cap prior to removing that piece, but then not scrubbing the actual line hub is not proper technique. Now if I can just find that in easy-to-unde...

4. job offer with no written pay documentation

   Dialysis R.N. in IA replied to Aviationurse's topic in General Nursing

   If I were you, I would.... run. Like crazy. Too many jobs out there to deal with that sort of nonsense!

5. "Scrub the Hub" means... ?

   Dialysis R.N. in IA replied to Dialysis R.N. in IA's topic in General Nursing

   I am not convinced my first attempt fully explained which portions I meant on the end of the line. Here is a picture I found: Scrub the clear cap only, or remove the clear cap and scrub the blue hub? Again, thanks.

6. "Scrub the Hub" means... ?

   Dialysis R.N. in IA posted a topic in General Nursing

   After 2 years working in an ICU, I have just changed to a job in an outpatient dialysis center. The care provided to the central lines in this center is very different from what I learned in the ICU... "Scrub the Hub" is a huge campaign against CVC i...