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1. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

   nbnurse95 replied to nbnurse95's topic in Med-Surg

   We usually give heparin s/c to our post-ops. If they have an epidural, we have to withhold the heparin for 2 hrs after removal of the catheter.

2. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

   nbnurse95 replied to nbnurse95's topic in Med-Surg

   Depending on the Dr's orders, we can change the epi rate according to the pt's pain or sedation within certain parameters. We can change the bag etc. We also remove the catheter when the epi is d/c'd (2 RN's must check that the catheter tip is intact...

3. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

   nbnurse95 replied to nbnurse95's topic in Med-Surg

   Hi Fiona59, Thanks for the information. I work in New Brunswick. I think our policy is going to change soon. I doubt that many hospitals have the same policy we do.

4. How many patients?

   nbnurse95 replied to sistasoul's topic in Med-Surg

   I work on a surgical floor. We have 4 teams of 7 pt's each. Each team has one RN and one LPN. One RN in charge without pts. We have a secretary from 0730 - 1530, another from 1000 - 1800, and another from 1400 - 2200. We also have a "concentrated car...

5. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

   nbnurse95 posted a topic in Med-Surg

   Hi, Just wondering how pt's with epidurals for post op pain management are cared for in your hospital. I work on a surgical unit with many ortho and abdominal surgeries. We have a room with 3 beds which is our "concentrated care" room. Right now our ...

6. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

   nbnurse95 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

   Hi siggie13, I checked the policies and order forms at my hospital. Our TPN for Central lines is as follows: Amino Acids 5%, Dextrose 16.6% and Lipids 10 or 20%. and for IV lives: Amino Acids 2.7%, Dextrose 9% and Lipids 20%. There are also a few d...

7. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

   nbnurse95 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

   The Travasol is definitely a different recipe than the one we use with Central lines and we're NEVER to run the Travasol alone peripherally. We always MUST run it with lipids.

8. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

   nbnurse95 replied to emsillystudent's topic in General Nursing

   Recently we've starting adm TPN through reg IV's. It's not as convenient since you only have the one line to work with so we usually have to start a second line for meds etc.

9. Hourly Rounding

   nbnurse95 replied to neneRN's topic in General Nursing

   I've been working on the same surgical unit for over 11 years. Often 6, 7 or 8 pts each. We have always had hourly rounds. Chances are I'm so busy running around that I see most of them every hour anyway even if it's just a for a moment. If I'm in a ...

10. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    nbnurse95 replied to rileygrl11's topic in Safety

    At our hospital it's very rare for a dr to allow blood to be drawn from a PICC.

11. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    nbnurse95 replied to chioma829's topic in General Nursing

    1. surgical unit rn 2. 40 3. 10.5 4. all shifts, including every 2nd weekend 5. new brunswick, canada 6. $2269.50 (cad) or $2037.16 (usd) every 2 weeks (this doesn't include night, evening, or weekend premiums) your welcome

12. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nbnurse95 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    During one night shift an elderly man died on our unit. He was in a four-bed ward so we transfered him to a private room so that his family could come in to see him. While we were transferring him, another nurse answered one of her call bells. There ...

13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    nbnurse95 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    :rotfl: :chuckle :rotfl: :roll

14. Where are you?

    nbnurse95 replied to tutusandfrogs's topic in International

    Hi, I'm in New Brunswick. Been on surgical for over 10 years now. Love it.

15. Who does your daily blood work?

    nbnurse95 replied to nbnurse95's topic in Med-Surg

    Thanks for your replies everyone. I'm checking this because we are so busy that I thought it would be a good idea to give this work back to the lab or phlebo. I just need some back-up. Thanks again to everyone who's answering.