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  1. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    Freedom42 replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I recently had a patient literally begin wailing when I walked into her room with a basket of IV gear. She was, of course, covered with piercings and

  2. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    Freedom42 replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting. Why right

  3. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    Freedom42 replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure what you mean. Not in the hand,

  4. How do you pick your vein for an IV?

    Freedom42 replied to Chandra Lancaster's topic in General Nursing

    I work ED and will often opt for the AC. I know that the back of the hand is more convenient for the patient who's being admitted, but I often need a bigger gauge than a hand vein can comfortably...

  5. Patient Falls- national (USA) statistics desperately needed

    Freedom42 replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You're welcome. Unfortunately, I'm now obsessed with the question! Is there a hospital statistician you could ask? All those reports we've got to file for patient falls must go somewhere. Perhaps the...

  6. Patient Falls- national (USA) statistics desperately needed

    Freedom42 replied to nursingosaurus's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I believe the OP is looking for a source, not the actual stat. The CDC maintains a page devoted to the cost of falls. It includes a breakdown for nursing homes, but not -- at a quick glance, anyway --...

  7. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    Freedom42 replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree: I am very lucky, and I appreciate it. I actually walked in one night last week to find a pot of flowers from my boss as a thank-you for Emergency Nurses' Week. We are well-compensated and...

  8. Are there no on campus DNP programs?

    Freedom42 replied to nursetim's topic in Post Graduate Students

    University of Southern

  9. You really think nurses make alot of money? Let me give you something to think about

    Freedom42 replied to diosa78's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that some nurses are underpaid. But many are also well-compensated. And I would respectfully note that $6.75 an hour does not include your employer's required payroll taxes, contribution to...

  10. RN vs NP vs DNP

    Freedom42 replied to Wrangler156's topic in Nursing Career

    Most grad schools no longer require RN experience for NP programs. They offer "entry to practice" programs that allow people with bachelor's degrees in any subject to become NPs in three years. That...

  11. Other than UTI, any other reasons foley leaks?

    Freedom42 replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    Pyridium is an analgesic. Ditropan, or oxybutynin, controls bladder

  12. Why Do I Keep Seeing This?

    Freedom42 replied to oblivionenigma's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just curious: When an IV comes out, how do you just "put it back in" without starting a new one? And if you truly saw that happen, why wouldn't you report that to a

  13. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Freedom42 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    I'm sorry you had that experience. Medicare does cover car accidents. I don't think anyone on this thread would question the appropriateness of your going to the emergency department under the...

  14. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Freedom42 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Well said, Altra. I think that we live in a society so accustomed to instant gratification that many of us assume we are entitled to instant treatment for any problem. Wait? You've got to be kidding....

  15. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Freedom42 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    It's an equal opportunity problem. People with insurance are just as much a part of the problem as those who are not fortunate enough to have

  16. "Did you see/Follow up with your Primary Doctor..."

    Freedom42 replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    I think access to primary care is a problem. I also think patients who fail to take responsibility for seeing primary care providers is another one. I see plenty of patients who come to the ER because...

  17. Most useful items to pack-medical mission

    Freedom42 replied to JustJen's topic in Emergency

    Solar shower bag. Fill with water, leave outside, come home to hot shower at the end of the day. Never encountered the aforementioned lice problem. I did pop Flagyl at the airport on my way home,...

  18. Pathyophysiology question

    Freedom42 posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm studying for a test using an old sample exam. What is the correct answer to this question? A wide pulse pressure may indicate that a person has A) high stroke volume and low compliance of large...

  19. Pathyophysiology question

    Freedom42 replied to Freedom42's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thank you both! BCRNA, do I interpret your answer to be

  20. Pathyophysiology question

    Freedom42 replied to Freedom42's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks, Juan. After waking up repeatedly overnight and thinking about the question, I've decided the key word is "may." Oy! Now, here's the converse: A narrow pulse pressure probably indicates that a...

  21. Would this NDS be correct for a care plan? Need guidance.

    Freedom42 replied to J-Swish's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Look at your primary medical diagnosis. What is your priority, given that

  22. UGH! I Hate Psychiatric Nursing ....

    Freedom42 replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Students

    All nursing is psych nursing. Until you grasp this, your communication will not be

  23. Writing your first CV

    Freedom42 replied to SkiBumNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The University of Pennsylvania has a great website with tips for producing a nursing resume, including a lot of examples. There's a small section on CV....

  24. Gluteus non approved IM site???

    Freedom42 replied to nkochrn's topic in General Nursing

    I was also taught that the buttock is a no-no due to the risk of hitting the sciatic nerve. The other problem is too much junk in the trunk, which is certainly a problem these days. If the patient is...

  25. How do you deal with suspected addicts?

    Freedom42 replied to OhioCCRN's topic in General Nursing