Tolos

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  1. What I have learned from Nurses

    Tolos replied to drea3751's topic in General Nursing

    May I add that you will work with great personalities and some very obnoxious ones. Yes, critical thinking is a MUST!! make it a lifestyle even now pre-nursing. But you will love to practise your...

  2. Central Venous Line

    Tolos replied to learnin2day's topic in General Nursing

    Lock with a 10cc

  3. Central Venous Line

    Tolos replied to learnin2day's topic in General Nursing

    I do IVIG infusions. About 1% of my patient come on with a groshong CVC. I flush them with a 10cc syringe to confirm access and patency. To discontinue I flush the line with a 20cc and lock it with...

  4. Is it ever okay to quit a nursing job without notice?

    Tolos replied to FireStarterRN's topic in Nursing Career

    Since you were employed through a process: offer, interview, and training. I think one should quit by informing employers or resigning. If you are in danger you can let employers know through your...

  5. What I Love About Nursing Is....

    Tolos replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing because it gives me the opportunity to serve other people while being paid and recieve smiles, thanks yous, little gifts that I will have done without. I love playing a part in the...

  6. I'm having a panic attack! I need some support!

    Tolos replied to CNAinNeb's topic in General Nursing

    Be thankful that your eyes are open to who your parents are my husband is still in denial about how his parents have messed up his. He experienced this type of financila betrayal too. It is not your...

  7. Diluting all IV push medication??

    Tolos replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

    My drug book says of Benadryl" GIVE IV UNDILUTED 25MG/MIN" may be diluted with 0.9% NaCL and some other compatible fluids. So yes nursing discretion matters with this and other IVP med admin. Extra...

  8. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    Tolos replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    :redpinkheThis is a blast, thanks to you all. What is DOE? Good luck, clock is

  9. Medical Terminology & Abbrevations Game :)

    Tolos replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    This is a blast, thanks to you all. What is DOE? Good luck, clock is

  10. Please help Personal question

    Tolos replied to greatshakes's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Have you done drug screen? BUN, creatinine a CMP might do. You can end up with pancreatitis, cirrhosis of the liver amongst others with indulging in etoh abuse. Your body organs are very important...

  11. New kid On The Block - How to fit in as a new nurse

    Tolos replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    I currently am in an outpatient infusion nursing role at a clinic. I have the BEST Rheumatology doctors anyone will ever wish for, they are very communicative, they respect their clients, MA"s and...

  12. difference between IV catheters?

    Tolos replied to cherilee's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    They are all differentiated by their hobs. See the left articles on this page, very

  13. New kid On The Block - How to fit in as a new nurse

    Tolos replied to snowfreeze's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you this will help a

  14. Liability Insurance Question

    Tolos posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a new RN, LVN for seven years now, how do I obtain a liability insurance? I understand it is very important. I will be working outpatient clinic administering medication through IV infusion....

  15. CHF teaching presentation

    Tolos replied to jogimada's topic in Cardiac

  16. CHF teaching presentation

    Tolos replied to jogimada's topic in Cardiac

    I will start with a concept map that starts with 1. The etiology or cause or Patho 2. Types of CHF 3. Signs and symptoms 4. Treatments and management Any other info will do after you discuss your...

  17. I'm so disappointed. My hospital FIRED ME!!

    Tolos replied to hotomalis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi Hotomails, How are you and your family doing now, and the press and Attorney General, I am dying to hear the outcome. I am praying for justice for you and all of us nurses that have experienced...

  18. Hey Texans! Check This Out!

    Tolos replied to jollyjenny's topic in Texas Nursing

    Hey, I am considering working with ADC in Austin, does anyone have a good tip and info on rheumatology nursing at the

  19. Protect your profession...

    Tolos replied to markdanurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I think nursing is very demanding as it is. We have 12 hours in the max everyday to do these skills, and coordinate care with family members, Doctors, Social workers etc, so we need these other...