GeauxNursing

GeauxNursing

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  1. Question about IV pumps

    GeauxNursing posted a topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We have an old one and a new one that we use for our abx infusions, which go through the venous chamber. Being a new nurse, I have a couple questions (i have seen it done 2 ways!) The bag is 150ml...

  2. Question about IV pumps

    GeauxNursing replied to GeauxNursing's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    yea ok cool. The bag is empty, but I was worried about the amt in the line because once the air reaches the clamp, there is no way to get it out any

  3. anyone here get a degree in sociology and then switch to nursing?

    GeauxNursing replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Pretty much what she said. I have a BA in sociology, but what am I going to do with it? When I was younger and in college, I chose socl. because I enjoyed the classes. That's it. The only way you...

  4. Things you would love to say to your fellow nursing students!

    GeauxNursing replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Students

    SOOOO Rude! to instructor: HelLOO?!! Don't you hear that? Tell her to knock it off!!!

  5. What Is It Like for An LPN working In a Dialysis Clinic?

    GeauxNursing replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    When I am lucky enough to be 2nd nurse on the floor, without a full pt load, which is oh-so-rare, I love it! I feel like I can actually be helpful to my teammates and also function more like a nurse,...

  6. trach care question

    GeauxNursing replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    True, but this procedure has it's "sterile" component and it's "clean" component. And yes definitely change your sterile gloves if they become contaminated always. But, once the sterile part is over,...

  7. Newbie with some questions about LVN school

    GeauxNursing replied to goodjuju's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Yes, everything Commuter said. I had a program that was T/TH nights and all day Saturday for 16 months. It got the job done! It was the only option for me, since I had to work full-time AND pursue...

  8. LPNs working in dialysis... do you like it?

    GeauxNursing replied to LPN30's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    salary depends on where you live, as always. If you go to the Dialysis forum under specialties you can find some of us and our accounts of the job. I will say this: I don't think it's as easy as...

  9. Tasting blood....Can this be true?

    GeauxNursing replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    i think it was meant as a

  10. Oklahoma Nurses get paid WHAT?!

    GeauxNursing replied to Mrs.BSN71109's topic in General Nursing

    I'm moving to _________!!(insert where Ohmeowzer

  11. Ummm, I think the patient looks bad....

    GeauxNursing replied to SweetLemon's topic in General Nursing

    so what

  12. trach care question

    GeauxNursing replied to Amy2005's topic in General Nursing

    no need to "change sterile gloves". Once you are done with the sterile part, the gloves then function as just "clean" and you finish your procedure.

  13. What Is It Like for An LPN working In a Dialysis Clinic?

    GeauxNursing replied to skittlebear's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We've had one code in the 4 years I've been at my clinic. Everything else is true, it's busy and you never rest. I had 10 weeks

  14. CVC blood flow rate

    GeauxNursing replied to bella706's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    whatever is doctor's order, as

  15. opinion for seasoned dialysis nurse/manager

    GeauxNursing replied to Lacie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Whew, glad you got out! That a shut-down clinic in the making. How'd it

  16. is your unit running out of supplies too?

    GeauxNursing replied to corky1272RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Well that can't be any better than having MRSA patients assigned their own BP cuffs(the paper-ish ones), stored in a ziploc in 2 bottom drawers of the area where all the other clean supplies (tape,...

  17. is your unit running out of supplies too?

    GeauxNursing replied to corky1272RN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    oh my gosh! the way you describe your teammates, this must be a Davita clinic. but regardless I cannot believe this is happening. I would refuse to work under those conditions. Cannulating...

  18. Where are we on MCC waiting list? Stamped 4/08

    GeauxNursing replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    why is the most recent application accounted for over a year old?

  19. Rio Salado Online Program

    GeauxNursing replied to JettaDP's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I just want to say, in regard to the comment that Rio Salado isn't regarded well in the professional community, I would highly doubt this. There are many threads on allnurses that deal with this...

  20. Some Excelsior questions

    GeauxNursing replied to lizmatt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    you got through all nursing exams in 6 months? that's quite impressive! I'm beginning to wonder if this EC thing is really for me. I am looking into a traditional bridge program in Phoenix now,...

  21. Some Excelsior questions

    GeauxNursing replied to lizmatt's topic in Online Distance Learning

    i think they send you an e-mail with your eval in it. that will tell you exactly what courses you need to

  22. Restroom usage requests during treatment.....

    GeauxNursing replied to GabbyandAri'sMom's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    1st time off to go, no problem, 2nd time off to go, okay. 3rd time they need to get off is tx termination for the day. of course anyone can go whenever they want! we would never withhold someone's...

  23. Where are we on MCC waiting list? Stamped 4/08

    GeauxNursing replied to Calbrunette's topic in Arizona Nursing

    whoa, y'all are waiting 2 years to be placed into a program? 2 years? That is an

  24. GCC Advance placement

    GeauxNursing replied to DesertRN2's topic in Arizona Nursing

    thats awesome! Advanced placement meaning you're an LPN, right? Good for you! Let me know details once you get them! I am moving to Phx and am trying to scope out the bridge programs, hopefully I...

  25. StudyGroup101 Materials

    GeauxNursing replied to R0xyg4l's topic in Online Distance Learning

    agh! I am sitting here, 2 days now, with all my study guides printed out for Health Safety. I just don't know where to begin! It is so much info!! Help! Okay, I feel a little better. I guess I...