RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN BSN, RN

Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU)

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About RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU).


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  1. Can anyone other than nurses draw from lines?

    As many have stated, it varies by state and by facility. Our Nurse Practice Act in our state will allow an LPN to access a central line, however, the hospital where I work will not.
  2. how I will get video to design the blog about FEN-PHEN

    You do know that fen-phen is two different drugs, right? It was the "Fen" (fenfluramine) component of the combination that was so dangerous and causing PPH, etc, and was pulled of the market. The phenterimine is still used today, and so far, has ha...
  3. Who worked during nursing school?

    It is highly recommended to forego employment during school if you are able. I can believe that counselors would say that. Nursing school demands a lot of your time. It is also not flexible. They don't care if you are tired or behind on your work...
  4. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

    You are correct. I bet it doesn't happen much. I think the point here is, you maintain the most sterile enviroment that you can. I firmly believe that nothing is 100% sterile. Once it has been exposed to air, (regadless of negative pressure, etc...
  5. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

    Why would they need to make them completely sterile? Unless you are needing the exterior of the syringe to be sterile, then it doesn't make sense and surely wouldn't be cost effecient. I would think it would be better to just draw up your saline fro...
  6. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

    Obviously, the plastic overwrap isn't sterile. The syringe itself isn't sterile either, because it has been placed in only a plastic overwrap which isn't a completely air-free seal. However, the internal contents of the syringe (including the plunger...
  7. pain with SubQ butterfly use???

    I'm not familiar with your exact practice, however, I will say that we frequently use an Insuflon cath for Lovenox injections (basically the same concept, sm. butterfly like used sub q). Our pt's still complain of the burning sensation...
  8. Trach Care Kits

    Gosh, I love trach care! I know, that's gross, but I really love getting that cannula clean! The brush is primarily used for the outside of the inner cannula and around the lock hub. The pipe cleaners are for inside the cannula.
  9. job requiring travel that isn't a travel nurse

    JCAHO surveyors (entry level may be MSN though, I'm not sure)...I think this would be a totally cool job.
  10. Bolus

    The term bolus doesn't have anything to do with the amount of time the infusion is administered. It has to do with volumes and doses and means giving a specified amount above and beyond, or in addition to, the current amount. For example: ...
  11. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    Your legal, professional title will always be RN, whether you are a DON, Clinical Assoc., or whatever. You can check with your state's board of nursing, but I know that in most states, if you are functioning in the role of your professional title, y...
  12. Husband Trying to Discourage Me from Nursing

    Just FYI, that's not a HIPAA regulation. Some facilities have internal policies regarding disclosing diagnostic information prior to MD to family notification. However, this is not related to HIPAA, this is due to professional liability issues and ...
  13. Can you mix 3 medications in a syringe?

    Just in case you haven't figured it out yet, when you post on a public internet website asking a question, you are going to get multiple responses. People also tend to provide their reasoning behind the answers. Also, some people are kind enough to a...
  14. Can you mix 3 medications in a syringe?

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  15. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    That would be because they "don't know how" to answer it... For such educated people, some of them are real dummies.