PButler

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1. How does your hospital/unit handle call ins?

   PButler replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

   I don't beleive that everyone should be branded the same way. My sick time is mine and if I need it, I would like to use it without being treated like some misbehaved adolescent. Sure, people abuse...

2. Taping IV Catheters

   PButler replied to Zee_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Tegaderm by itself should work just fine as long as the rest of the IV tubing is well secured with tape. In our ICU we use veniguard (the foam donut with clear tegaderm center). They provide...

3. Flight nursing requirements

   PButler replied to nikkitd's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Hi guys, I am a flight nurse for Lifeguard in NM. Each flight program will have it's own requirements. The standard seems to be at least 3 years of critical care or ER experience for RN's. You should...

4. ER or ICU?

   PButler replied to 502Nurse's topic in Emergency

   I have worked in both ER and ICU, although I have much more experience in ICU (Trauma/Surgical). It's best to go where you are most interested in working and the area that best suites your...

5. Transport Equipment

   PButler replied to MRobertson's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

   Hi Matt, I am a flight nurse with Lifeguard Air Transport in ABQ, NM. We use a combined system with Vent, Monitor, O2 and isolette on a sled that slides directly onto our Lifeport bed. It works well...