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    huber needle

    IVRUS replied to spma1234's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A Huber needle is one type of non-coring needle used to access ports. So, you may want to know exactly what type you actually used. Reinsertion of a non-coring needle after it has been pulled out of...
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    Why I Love IV Nurses

    IVRUS replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    As an IV nurse, I appreciate, being appreciated! It seems that in your place of employment, nurses don't place central lines, as that is what you posted, but in MANY other places, RN's place central...
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    NS Bolus 22ga hand

    IVRUS replied to NurseAPS's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Remember that a 22 gauge IV catheter can handle over 2000mls/hr. Now, the next question should be: Where was the IV catheter? Having the catheter in an area of flexion will decrease the catheter's...
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    ED techs to start IVs?

    IVRUS replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    But again... You cannot seperate the "task" as you put it from the other necessary variables. And, there are many nurses that I've seen, that simply don't look and assess for best access site, so why...
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    Med Surg Then and Now

    IVRUS replied to Lev's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Years and years ago, We had a structure in place in the hospital setting which was called "team leading". One RN worked with one CNA and you had 15-18 patients at night on a med-surg floor. You would...
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    Nursing school help???

    IVRUS replied to Charisma20's topic in General Students

    You are looking at this wrong, in my opinion. You get to study for fundamentals, and pathophys, and you get to fill your brain with new things... learn new concepts and be able to relate them to the...
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    Double blessing

    IVRUS replied to Cathy101's topic in General Students

    I know your feelings, as I too was in your spot once. But the key, imo, is planning ahead and don't forget to tap into your family's help and resources. Sometimes it will take the entire family to...
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    Infusion pump or manual?

    IVRUS replied to marsy82's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I understand that in an ER setting, pumps may not be used for many drugs as there would be too much time spend cleaning, preparing the pump to get ready for the next pt, but in your setting now, Pumps...
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    I wish RN schools would quit teaching the RN students LPN's can't do anything!

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

    Please show me in the nursing practice act where it says that LPN's can NOT do initial teaching, or discharge instructions. And, there are many places that allow LPN's to do initial assessments, can...
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    ED techs to start IVs?

    IVRUS replied to montecarlo64's topic in Emergency

    Wow, Couldn't disagree with you more! I truly do NOT believe that anyone should be looking at IV therapy, placement or care, as merely a task. Instead, a complete picture MUST be looked at:...
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    Any traveler's in St.Louis?

    IVRUS replied to Runnsun's topic in Travel

    St. Mary's is a good hospital. but, Depaul is right across the river from St. Charles. St. Charles is a good place to
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    Any traveler's in St.Louis?

    IVRUS replied to Runnsun's topic in Travel

    There are hospitals in St. Louis which rank among the best in care in the nation. Ferguson is a community within its borders, and many people who work in the metroplex proper, have nothing to do with...
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    Confused about Carpuject???

    IVRUS replied to newexcitednurse's topic in Patient Medications

    Do you mean that there is 2mg in
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    Compact License Question

    IVRUS replied to Soliloquy's topic in General Nursing

    Not all states are part of the compact. My neighboring state of Illinois is not part of the compact, but MO is, as is my other home, Texas. So, If I make MO my primary residence, I can work in Texas...
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    Furosemide drip

    IVRUS replied to NewlyGradBSN's topic in Patient Medications

    Am I to assume that the patient weighs 80 kg or is it 80
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    When to piggyback This

    IVRUS replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    One of the main reasons it is given is for high Calcium levels which often are because of CA with bone mets, and it may be given in tx of osteoporosis. I would NOT give this medication with any other...
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    phenergan

    IVRUS replied to moni929's topic in Patient Medications

    Ah, but remember that even though a central line is in the biggest vein possible, this vein, the SVC can still breakdown and an extravasation or an infiltration is still
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    When to piggyback This

    IVRUS replied to Birdy2's topic in General Nursing

    Here is what I see is the biggest problem with running two IVAB together, though they may be compatible: If your patient has an adverse reaction, how in the world can you assess which antibiotic is...
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    Ultrasound Guided IVs

    IVRUS replied to dsforza's topic in General Nursing

    We have seen the same problem, but when you think about it, the vessels you are using are still in the arm/forearm and in no way will they have the flow rate that is seen in the axillary, much less...
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    skeptical of another nurse

    IVRUS replied to The Bell Jar's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps she wasn't a nurse at all, but was impersonating one! Did the "agency" fully vet her? There have been cases of indiviuals who steal someones nursing license number and make fake ID's to...
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    Pausing IV, clotting?

    IVRUS replied to SilleLu's topic in Patient Medications

    Sillelu, Some needleless connectors will state on their package which type of connector that they are, others may not. If it doesn't say it on its package, do a quick "google" search and the...
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    Extravasation protocols

    IVRUS replied to LPNfurever's topic in Patient Medications

    STANDARD 48.1 (Infiltration and Extravasation) Infusion Nurses Society - INS states, " The assessment and treatment of infiltration and extravasation shall be in the organizational policies,...
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    Extravasation protocols

    IVRUS replied to LPNfurever's topic in Patient Medications

    [ The pharmacy can recommend whether heat or cold is better and other helpful ideas. 3. Notify the Dr. and inform them of my assessment of the site and the pharmacists recommendation. 4. Implement...
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    phenergan

    IVRUS replied to moni929's topic in Patient Medications

    Because of the numerous lawsuits involving IV phenergan, many have dissallowed its use, unless the patient has a central line in place. As the previous post stated, this medication is nasty if it...
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    IV certification

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

    Well, I truly believe that this RN, BSN did YOU a great disservice. You can't possibly know what you need to know about IV's in a 5 hour class. Two eight hour days can give you an adequate benchmark...