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  1. Saw an interesting thing happen yesterday, and wanted to pose the question to the group. I witnessed a patient (luckily, not mine) who not only infiltrated her IV, but it infiltrated with AIR. It was a new IV start, and the tubing apparently wasn't...
  2. Closure device's being used in Cath Labs

    We use Angio-Seal, Perclose, and Starclose on a regular basis with great success. At our facility, the physicians deploy the closure device, and they have a fairly low failure rate. I think it's a user failure if your having a low success rate like...
  3. Moving from AZ to Northern Michigan - any insights?

    It's funny that you mention the delay in licensing. I applied for the license and background check/fingerprinting already (not moving for 18 months or so), so the longer they take to get it accepted, the better. That way I don't have to renew it as...
  4. Moving from AZ to Northern Michigan - any insights?

    I've actually been following the Cheboygan hospital situation. The hospital was to be purchased by McLaren, but there was a conflict with CMS, and the deal fell through. This caused the hospital to close, putting 300 people out of work, and making ...
  5. ER to cath lab nursing?

    While it's not ED to CCL, I moved from the ICU. I really like my job, and I'm glad I made the switch. We have a small Cath lab, 2 rooms and 9 staff members. We take a LOT of call because we cover the department 24/7. My May schedule has me listed...
  6. Hey All: I'm an RN in Tucson, AZ and I'm planning on moving back to Michigan in about 18months or so. I have family in central and northern Michigan, and I wanted to be within a couple hours of them. My wife and I are considering Traverse City as a...