Norni

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1. central line flushing do you aspirate?

   Norni replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in General Nursing

   hello~ My institution seems to have rather different protocol from most of you. Aspirating for back flow is strictly done to check patency only. We're not allowed to aspirate when flushing for fear of leaving blood clot remnents along the catheter. ...

2. What is the dumbest order you ever read?

   Norni replied to SherRN's topic in General Nursing

   Supp Dulcolax PO prn. IV Rocephine 1000g BD. Please give IV abx before blood cultures (what's the use of the blood C/S then ????) Change abdo dressing if soaked.

3. Terrible night--mean, mean nurses....

   Norni replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

   It's disheartening to know that us nurses not only have to handle difficult patients and relatives but also our very own difficult colleages. i totally understand how u feel Grad, i was in the exact same situation 2 years ago. The patient lost trust ...

4. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   Norni replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I can't help wondering if the "nurses eating their young " phenomenon is partially due to a female-dominated enviroment. estrogen-charged tension all around. i had a hard time dealing with the senior RNs when i was a fresh grad. They practically hat...