RNMatt87

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1. Is aspirin a blood thinner?

   RNMatt87 replied to ChloeLissa's topic in Patient Medications

   it is and it isn't. ASA is an anti-platelet aggregator. its given to keep platelets from sticking together thus preventing or slowing down the coagulation cascade. given mostly to pts with CAD,...

2. Heparin bolus administration

   RNMatt87 replied to RDH-RN's topic in Patient Medications

   draw up 4ml and give via IV. SQ is not considered a bolus dose. at least not where i come from. as a vascular lab circulator that's one drug i give 99.9% of cases i do. your preceptor needs a...

3. What's the nicest compliment you've gotten as a nurse?

   RNMatt87 replied to NurseNinja1990's topic in General Nursing

   a patient once told me in the ER that because of my attitude and smile and sense of humor that i made her forget about her cancer and the pain that she was in for just a little while. she was there in...