Rabid_Panda

Rabid_Panda specializes in PACU, VA-BC.

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1. Midline Usage

   Rabid_Panda replied to Rabid_Panda's topic in General Nursing

   So you've noticed the push for midlines recently as well then. I know our infection control LOVES them. IV access is also a pain at my facility as well. I was an LVN for a long time before becoming an RN and there is definitely a lack of IV profic...

2. Midline Usage

   Rabid_Panda replied to Rabid_Panda's topic in General Nursing

   My facility policy is midlines are OK for pressor use in emergent situations but central line access needs to be started ASAP. Can't use midlines for blood draws at my facility.

3. Midline Usage

   Rabid_Panda replied to Rabid_Panda's topic in General Nursing

   I don't like them much myself. My facility makes it too easy for the floor staff to call for a midline placement without ever attempting PIV access. We try our best to minimize midline insertions but there is a strong push from hospital administratio...

4. Midline Usage

   Rabid_Panda posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have noticed an increase in the number of midline insertion requests at my hospital, to the point that we'll more than 50 percent of our patient census has either a midline or PICC/CVC (although the vast majority are midlines). We get told that BSI...

5. San Bernardino Valley College Nursing spring 2018

   Rabid_Panda replied to kale94's topic in School Programs

   I just took the HESI today for the LVN-RN Bridge. I was told before I left the exam room that they would be contacting me in one week. It wasn't too bad actually.