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  1. Crnfa Vs Cnor?????

    ageless replied to welnet66's topic in Operating Room

    CRNFA = Certified Registered Nurse First Assistant http://www.nsg-online.com/physicians/crnfa.asp?sDisplay=5,5,1,15,'na' The certified registered nurse first assistant (CRNFA) is a technically skilled...

  2. Use of AIR filters on IV infusions

    ageless replied to 66nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    Trying to help, but confused.... are you asking about vented tubing or air

  3. Question about gtt titration

    ageless replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It's the nature of how the medication works...by clamping down on the capillary bed = decrease tissue

  4. Do RNs declot temporary hemodialysis catheters?

    ageless replied to frankie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    We use ativase 2 mg (with a dilutent to fill volume) in each limb of the catheter. We leave it in 20-40 minutes and then start the treatment. Sometimes it may have to be repeated. Activase is used in...

  5. mask for MRSA?

    ageless replied to Flynurse's topic in Infectious Disease

    what is your hospital policy when a vented patient has positive MRSA in the

  6. informed consent

    ageless posted a topic in General Nursing

    I need info on the standards of practise for obtaining operative consent and/or informed consent. I am aware that state laws vary, so I need national standards backed up with sound references. This...

  7. informed consent

    ageless replied to ageless's topic in General Nursing

    I find that the legal questions come not from the lack of a signature, but the lack of informed consent. The informed consent is a process brought about by a conversation the physician has with the...

  8. informed consent

    ageless replied to ageless's topic in General Nursing

    No need to guess who is getting blamed...nurses! Its happening all over the

  9. informed consent

    ageless replied to ageless's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, the URL listed did not work. I have done searches on all the major search engines, but have not found a national standard of practise. I was taught the same as the above posters, but...

  10. Hardest class in Nursing school?

    ageless replied to nursing 101's topic in General Students

    pathophysiology...definately

  11. Nurses negligent in Minnesota

    ageless replied to smg's topic in General Nursing

    50 miligrams of morphine in 12 hours? that is 4.16 mg per hour..sounds like there is more to the story that needs to be

  12. miotics / mydriatics

    ageless replied to MelissaCT's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.geocities.com/ocular_times/med.html This is a good site for glaucoma eye drop teaching. Best wishes for your upcoming

  13. miotics / mydriatics

    ageless replied to MelissaCT's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to dismiss your comment to me, because I realize that words can seem more harsh in the written form. Your question was not clear. I thought that clarifying the two optic drops would lead...

  14. miotics / mydriatics

    ageless replied to MelissaCT's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure of your question, but in general: miotics constrict the pupil (green top drops) mydriatics dilate the pupil (red top

  15. Bossy Unit Clerks

    ageless replied to NancyRN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would kindly tell her that you appreciate all her help meeting the priorities of your patients, but make sure she understands that you set the priorities based on your

  16. stupid nurse

    ageless replied to Montague's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Some universities have an "academic forgiveness" program where grades, after a certain amount of time, (say 10 years) can go to pass/fail status..... thereby having your GPA reflect your more current...

  17. Experienced Nurse vs. Graduate Nurse

    ageless replied to Dplear's topic in Nursing Humor

    In my experience, A new graduate will turn a vomiting patient on their side to observe them while they vomit on your shoes An experience nurse will always turn the patient away from them so the...

  18. Butterfly Vs. 22 gage. What do u use prefer to use?

    ageless replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    http://www.scpt.com/phlebotomy.html#Butterfly Just found this article put out by CA pheb. school. (Glad I found it because I couldn't remember the rational exactly right) Procedure Using a Butterfly...

  19. Butterfly Vs. 22 gage. What do u use prefer to use?

    ageless replied to Anagray's topic in General Nursing

    For known "bad sticks", I use a 22 jelco with a small (3-5cc) syringe. puts less pressure on the vein and less chance of collapse. I have had many successes with this technique after others have...

  20. Showing up at work smelling of alcohol

    ageless replied to srtrn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Uncontrolled diabetes makes a person smell of alcohol to me. Find out if this is not the case, before further disciplinary action is

  21. Anyone regret getting those student loans?

    ageless replied to ashemson's topic in General Students

    Years ago, I went to school as a divorced parent via student loans. Never minded the payments because the alternative was eternal financial crisis. Now I am dependent on no one and my four kids and I...

  22. Don't you love it when the doctor compliments you?

    ageless replied to deespoohbear's topic in General Nursing

    As for me, I am not too interested in a physician's compliment. I prefer kudos from my

  23. Please help new Dialysis RN

    ageless replied to mia's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Taking care of a dialysis catheter is similar to taking care of a central line. Use a mask and gloves. After scrubbing the luer lock connection with an antiseptic, open the catheter taking care that...

  24. HELP......I'm having a "dumb" moment!

    ageless replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    Don't know of another term for "death rattle". How about Cheyne-Stokes

  25. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    ageless replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It will be very difficult to dismount gracefully from their high horses the day an RN or CRNA saves their