IVRUS BSN, RN

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    Just starting dosage calculations

    IVRUS replied to Avictorious's topic in General Students

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    How to write a good nurses note?

    IVRUS replied to Elaine Mickens's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Well, I would start off by asking what does your facilitie's policy say? Does the facility you work for require q 4 hour charting?? q 2 hr? q 8 hr? Then, what documentation format are you to follow?...
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    Why no IM injections??

    IVRUS replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Students

    My point is that veins are more numerous than arteries, and are found in SQ tissue... That's all I'm
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    Why no IM injections??

    IVRUS replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Students

    Use US all the time... Vein anatomy is divided into three systems: Superficial ( In the Superficial Fascia ~ SQ) Deep (Which run alongside arteries) and Perforating veins which communicate between...
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    Why no IM injections??

    IVRUS replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Students

    Sorry, BUT the veins that are used for Venipunture are found in the SQ tissue. So, to say that it has little "vasculature" is
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    Starting nursing school with a 3 year old

    IVRUS replied to linzipinzi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    OM gosh... How blessed to be in your shoes! Many do not have grandparents who can help you shoulder the burden of school, kids, homelife etc. I am so glad that you are able to focus on your schooling...
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    Starting nursing school with a 3 year old

    IVRUS replied to linzipinzi's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

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    Why no IM injections??

    IVRUS replied to kistigirl84's topic in General Students

    If you have a patient who has Thrombocytopenia, ALL needlesticks can become problematic. Injections should be minimized whenever possible. If an injection is absolutely mandatory, the nurse MUST be...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    IVRUS replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    Very true, it is hard to prove... But research on a myriad of topics occur every year, and then a change in practice is put into place which sometimes results in it turning the infusion world upside...
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    Please Help, I'm new & made a huge med error, I'm devastated.

    IVRUS replied to MasonDixieChic's topic in Patient Medications

    No, you shouldn't be worried about losing your license. DId you make a mistake, Yes. But each and every one of us who has practiced nursing for more than a minute has made a mistake. Thankfully, your...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    IVRUS replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    It is very difficult to assess whether or not micro precipitates are forming at the end of a central line's tip while in vivo. This "usually" isn't seen as a cause for concern and it is less...
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    Dobutamine Drips at home

    IVRUS replied to ash12345's topic in Home Health

    Totally agree with ILUVIVT... And, along with the second pre-programmed pump to be in house, Policies and Procedures MUST be in place which delineate what the patient and/or Caregiver (CG) should do...
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    CT tech accessing ports

    IVRUS replied to NRS86's topic in General Nursing

    Well, what does the ASRT state? Is it acceptable for RTs to access implanted ports? What does your director of radiology say that your state guidlines
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    CT tech accessing ports

    IVRUS replied to NRS86's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing assistants may be CNA's, but MA's are a different thing, as are EMT's and Paramedics. I think that as long as the EMT or Paramedic has received training and has proven competency, they surely...
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    CT tech accessing ports

    IVRUS replied to NRS86's topic in General Nursing

    The last Infusion Nursing Society (INS) standards released in 2011 (With a new one being released any day now!) reviews that the decision to allow each type of personnel to be involved with IV therapy...
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    Onward to Texas!

    IVRUS replied to coughdrop.2.go's topic in School

    With your political views being in such opposition, I imagine you two have some lively discussions at the dinner table... But as far as Texas is concerned, yes I would move back there in a heartbeat...
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    What license or certificate do I need to insert and give I.V. Drugs?

    IVRUS replied to heronurse's topic in General Nursing

    I too am amazed at how nursing has done a 180 since my days of nursing school. Nurses are coming out of school without ever placing an IV catheter, putting down an NG or inserting a foley cath. We...
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    Disillusioned educator

    IVRUS replied to zzisaac's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    "did the unit had small colorful plugs to put onto IV lines'ports? In this case, scrubbing is not necessary (whatever policy says; read the manufacturer's notes). Phlebitis is not 100% resulting from...
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    Interpreting Lab Values - Any helpful resources?

    IVRUS replied to student_2018's topic in General Students

    www.labtestsonline.org
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    Getting IV certified

    IVRUS replied to edithfig's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    In some states, receiving your IV certification occurs when you are going to school to get your nursing degree as it is incorporated into the nursing course. So, it isn't necessarily true that you...
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    Very scared

    IVRUS replied to Mook0704's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As I see it, yes, you should complete the two weeks IF you are planning on posting this job as part of your experience on your resume. You do not want to burn bridges in the situation when a new,...
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    Infusion Position

    IVRUS replied to RNator's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have dedicated a large part of my nursing career to Infusion Nursing. When I started making this my specialty in 1990, PICC's were being placed in homecare setting and the company I was working for...
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    How long can port-a-cath go without flushing

    IVRUS replied to fakemusician's topic in Oncology

    Though much of the information on this site is appropriate, however, some of the statements are not in line with Infusion Nurses Society Standards (INS). New Standards will be out this year and will...
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    blood cultures

    IVRUS replied to Nurse_AV's topic in General Nursing

    Appropriate technique should incliude: 1. If you are not connecting your syringe directly to the female catheter's hub, and you are connecting and drawing through a needleless connector, make sure...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    IVRUS replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Wow Asystole, I am so glad that you are Okay. I would have felt very NAKED and helpless without my piece by my side in that situation. As a CC individual, I carry everywhere. And, as a traveling...