OkieICU_RN

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  1. Returning wasted blood to a line?

    OkieICU_RN replied to aquaphoneRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It is perfectly acceptable to "push" blood return back into an arterial line provided it is within a closed system such as the VAMP device. Of course you also have to flush with a heparin solution or...

  2. Hoping to be a critical care nurse

    OkieICU_RN replied to Beary-nice's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my hospital, we have a few LPN's in the ICU. 1 has been there for a very long time and the other 2 that I know of are currently in LPN to RN programs. Talk to the ICU nurse manager and see if you...

  3. Open Visiting Hours in ICU...Yes or No?

    OkieICU_RN replied to goldenbobcat's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have a 31 bed MICU which used to be MSICU. Just opened a new TSICU, 16 beds. The new unit is now open visitation. The MICU is still trying to figure out exactly what kind of visitation they are...