Butterfly2625

Butterfly2625

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  1. Filter needles for glass vials?

    Butterfly2625 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    Small hint of advice: When breaking the neck of the ampule, use the cover of the alcohol swab so you don't cut

  2. Filter needles for glass vials?

    Butterfly2625 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    When you draw out of an ampule use the filter needle when drawing up the medication. Once you have the amount of the drug you need, change the needle on the syringe to the one you need for the method...

  3. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

    Butterfly2625 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sleeping on the job I unacceptable and very dangerous. While the nurse is getting a long winters nap the others who are awake and doing their job has to pick up the slack. I had a patient pass away...

  4. Filter needles for glass vials?

    Butterfly2625 replied to jrsmrs's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, I have used filter needles multiples times over the course of my career. Medications that I am fond of pulling up with a filter needle are phenergan, Thorazine and

  5. What nursing school did or are you attending?

    Butterfly2625 replied to Ari RN's topic in New York Nursing

    Alfred State

  6. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

    Butterfly2625 replied to szccdw's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Yes it is true; however, if you are already an RN you will be "grandfathered"

  7. Who is applying for the Spring 2007 semester?

    Butterfly2625 replied to nurse2btracy's topic in New York Nursing

    If you are still young and have no commitments you should try a college further up. Look into Alfred State College and be sure that you want to be a

  8. Should I look for another job - advice needed

    Butterfly2625 replied to Wendy_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi I am a new nurse as well and I don't like the floor on which I work. However, at the end of the day you aren't there for the staff; your there for that patient in the bed. It is true that you have...