oMerMero

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  1. Getting a CT license endorsed from another state

    oMerMero replied to flute421's topic in Connecticut Nursing

    It took me two months to get my license by endorsement in IL, and that did not include the time it took me to fill out the paperwork, get my fingerprints,

  2. A question about ICU nursing, taking report, and care in general?

    oMerMero replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am not sure of any websites. But just remember, when looking at lines and tubes, start and one point, and follow the entire line/tube to see where it start/ends. I do this at the beginning of every...

  3. A question about ICU nursing, taking report, and care in general?

    oMerMero replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, your instructor expects you to know the basics of ICU care after two shifts? That is not a realistic expectation. I had a semester long crtical care class in school, 120 hours of clinical, and...

  4. Drawing bloodwork

    oMerMero replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    I always use a butterfly. If possible, after I am in the vein, I try to hold the butterfly with my left hand, and change tubes with my right hand. My other advice, as with starting IVs...take your...

  5. financing school 401k

    oMerMero replied to Anne36's topic in General Nursing

    I have never done it, but I don't think it is a good idea. If you take from your 401K, what will you have left when you retire? There are also pentalties for taking from a 401K early. Apply for...

  6. WI RN to IL RN by reciprocity, any problems?

    oMerMero replied to OnaTrek's topic in General Nursing

    I got my IL license by reciprocity, although I did not attend exclesior, so I can not comment on that part. It took two months for me to get my license because of a computer entry problem with my...

  7. moving to chicago

    oMerMero replied to little cat's topic in Illinois Nursing

    Check out the following link for the application for license by endorsement. It will take some time, so be prepared to wait.

  8. travelers, do tell

    oMerMero replied to sandals's topic in Travel

    Hello I work in the ICU and work both days and nights. All of my paperwork was done via fax. My company told me where to go for drug testing. It was always an independent place not affilitated with...

  9. central line flushing

    oMerMero replied to sunnydaydream's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Those prefilled 3cc salines have the same diameter as a 10cc, so they have the same pressure as a 10cc. It is the diameter if the syringe that makes the difference, not the length or

  10. Heparinized vs Nonheparinzed saline in arterial lines

    oMerMero replied to saranurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    We always flush our unused lines with saline every four hours, whether peripheral or central. That becomes routine with assessments. I understand med-surg floor atill used heparin, but they flush the...

  11. pertussis

    oMerMero replied to GingerSue's topic in General Nursing

    The NIH lists haemophilus pertussis as another name for bordetella pertussis. My understanding is that "back in the day" pertussis was referred to as H. pertussis until more was known about it. Today...

  12. Peds Stethoscope or not?

    oMerMero replied to RNinJune2007's topic in Pediatric

    The Littmann cardiology III has both pediatric and adult sides. That way you have both options available without having 2

  13. Disclosing personal info to patients

    oMerMero replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    When patients/families ask me if I am married or have kids, I say "no, I have a dog." That is usually good at changing the

  14. How to get an IL RN license with a current CA RN license

    oMerMero replied to Mirasol's topic in Illinois Nursing

    You will need to fill out the application for license by endorsement. You can also apply for a temporary permit if you want. I would recommend getting the paper work started as soon as possible. The...

  15. TB question..

    oMerMero replied to justme1972's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I think you should speak with your doctor about

  16. Help !!!!

    oMerMero replied to longtime nrs's topic in General Nursing

    Check out RN.com for free

  17. Pcu?

    oMerMero replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most people in the hospital do not sleep all night! Some do, but please don't think nothing happens on the night shift because "everyone is

  18. Wherre to get free CEUs?

    oMerMero replied to mamunsey's topic in General Nursing

    www.rn.com

  19. Differences in IV (teams) across floors/hospitals/regions

    oMerMero replied to Mel1234's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    My hospital does not have an IV team. It is the responsibility of the RN to start an IV, or ask a co-worker to start one if you are unable. It is becoming more common for the med-surg floors to call...

  20. Blood transfusion via midlines?

    oMerMero replied to cannulation's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There are no special considerations for a midline and blood transfusion. The midline should be treated just like a PIV. Think of the midline as a longer peripheral

  21. NANDA format - Diagnosis needed

    oMerMero replied to cccsn's topic in General Nursing

    Is there one for alterted mother-infant bonding, or something along those lines? I am assuming Mom is not there all the

  22. Pcu?

    oMerMero replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in MICU, SICU

    The duties will vary from hospital to hospital. But, some of the duties will include...vital signs, blood sugar checks, emptying foleys, answering call lights, helping with baths, walking with...

  23. Amiodarone IV: needs an inline filter??

    oMerMero replied to tazski12's topic in PACU

    Amiodarone gtts can be in bags now. The pharmacy at my hospital routinely mixes it that way

  24. Do you check for contacts?

    oMerMero replied to Pumpkin1621's topic in Emergency

    I think I would notice contacts in patients admitted to the ICU. They are noticeable when looking at pupils/eyes. Would I take them out? I don't think so. I have received no training in removing...

  25. The most common form of SHOCK

    oMerMero replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    I have to vote for septic