txlucky1

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1. Need IV advice

   txlucky1 posted a topic in Infusion

   I'm frustrated with myself! :angryfire I work on a busy med-surg unit. We have a new policy in which the floor nurses must start the pre-op IV site. We are suppose to have a 20 gauge or larger cath in before the patient goes down for surgery. I'...

2. Career change

   txlucky1 posted a topic in CRNA

   Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and say thank you for the discussions. I have been a nurse for about 10 years and have worked mostly med-surg/adult health. I started out in med-surg but hit burnout after the 4th year. I was mise...

3. IV site dressing

   txlucky1 replied to mtnmom's topic in Infusion

   I agree that this is insufficient protection. Some facilities are even applying Betadine swabs to the site before dressing, much like a central line. Perhaps this is overkill, but to the patient and the good nurse...better safe that sorry!

4. what to look for in a hospital?

   txlucky1 replied to pollywog's topic in Career Support

   6. And in my opinion-computer charting-it makes life a lot easier when you do not have to try to decifer orders. Clarify this by asking about computer order entry. This is rare but nice. However, it is different than computerized charting which is ...