Connie G.

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  1. ID bands

    Connie G. posted a topic in Emergency

    My ED Manager is wondering if all EDs put ID bands on their patients at the time of Admission. Would appreciate any answers.

  2. CXR verification of PICCs b/4 use

    Connie G. posted a topic in Infusion

    Our Hosp. policy calls for CXR verification of PICC placement before use if the patient has an existing PICC on admission. What about the interim blood draws ("using" PICC by flushing w/ NS after draw)? How about the interim q d antibiotic therapy?...

  3. CXR verification of PICCs b/4 use

    Connie G. replied to Connie G.'s topic in Infusion

    I need to clarify my question; I meant ... what about the OUTPATIENT interim antibiotics and blood draws. It seems unreasonable to do daily CXRs for q 24 hr levoquin. I really appreciate your reply PhantomRN

  4. ems courses for nurses

    Connie G. replied to gidget499's topic in Emergency

    Being an E.D. nurse plus being married to a ParaMedic has really opened my eyes to the need for "in-house" nurses to go out and get some experience in the field. Things are a lot different out there "in the mud, and the blood, and the beer"....let a...