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  1. Pump vs. Gravity

    nurmac replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    I would think running via gravity would have way more miscalculations than using a pump. I think they are just too cheap to buy and maintain

  2. SQ technique help

    nurmac replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Counterpressure......can never think of the right words to use when explaining something Thanks

  3. Pump vs. Gravity

    nurmac replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    AdventureRN..."Are the chemos being given at your workplace take short while for infusion like vincristine, idarubicin (typically 30 min infusion)? Or are these chemos 2-3 hours long or longer?" We...

  4. Pump vs. Gravity

    nurmac replied to nurmac's topic in General Nursing

    I know soldiernurse but you were the only one that responded. I couldn't believe it myself that the place I worked had no pumps. AdventureRN..."Are the chemos being given at your workplace take short...

  5. SQ technique help

    nurmac replied to confused06's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    give Sq injects to patients (arms) and it seems like when I give them a lot of ppl say it hurts. Any advice ? This is almost embarrassing to post because I feel every nurse should know this but...

  6. How to deal with the old/experienced nurses?!

    nurmac replied to Anna-s's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    they aren't nice people. And when one is like that it spreads. There is no exscuse for that behavior and most likey the are jealous of you and you intimidate

  7. specific side effects of chemo

    nurmac posted a topic in Oncology

    I am new to oncology nursing. I know the general side effects of chemo, n/v, hair loss, myelosuppression etc. But can someone tell me specific side effects of some chemo drugs that are not seen with...

  8. specific side effects of chemo

    nurmac replied to nurmac's topic in Oncology

    I know that they have slightly different effects...what I am asking is are there any chemo drugs (not biologics) that have a certain side effect that none of the others

  9. pumps for chemo

    nurmac posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am a new chemo nurse and at the outpatient facility where I work we do not have any IV pumps/controllers. I am wondering if there are other chemo facilities that do not use

  10. how many access devices

    nurmac posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Can someone tell me how many idfferent types of vascular access devices there are? peripheral, PICC, groshong

  11. getting into IV nursing

    nurmac posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hi...I am an RN who would like to get back into nursing, particularly infusion nursing. I have always enjoyed working with IV's although I havent for a few years. What makes my situation unique is...

  12. getting into IV nursing

    nurmac replied to nurmac's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Nursetallica do you mind me asking where in Ohio you are an infusion nurse. I am in the Detroit area and Toledo would not be too far for me to travel.

  13. Can you get a job just inserting Iv's

    nurmac replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Adriadawn...I am also looking for this type of job. I have been out of real nursing for about 3 years..I have been giving flu shots and health screenings in the community. I LOVE working with IV's...

  14. Questions regarding infliximab/Remicade infusion

    nurmac replied to Lilac's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Lilac...I am an RN and Remicade recipient for my rheumatoid arthritis. I am currently looking to get back into nursing particularly into infusing Remicade. In answer to your question...when I...