iluvivt BSN, RN

iluvivt has 32 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion.

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1. Switching back to straight angiocath IVs from Nexiva a challenge - help

   iluvivt replied to forevernurse123's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I can ,but I need to know what brand/device it is,It is an introcan,insyte autoguard,insyte autoguard BC or jelcoprotectiv ? There are some idiosyncrasies that may make be getting you hung up

2. Giving Report and IV Access

   iluvivt replied to thehipbonesconnected's topic in General Nursing

   I see your point Muno but the process you are suggesting is never going to happen where I

3. Giving Report and IV Access

   iluvivt replied to thehipbonesconnected's topic in General Nursing

   As an IV nurse I can tell you that many times,depending upon how the IV is being used' and what kind it is, this is pertinent information and I'll tell you why! There are several types of peripherals...

4. Med Error

   iluvivt replied to Rada's topic in General Nursing

   I would suggest to you that you increase your knowledge base regarding acid base balance and fluid and electrolytes.I am fully aware of the tough subject matter here but it will serve you and your...

5. Charting Question

   iluvivt replied to Sherie P.'s topic in Emergency

   I would personally never chart anything like that. It sounds like you are trying to cover for less than stellar care and if anything did happen,especially with a lawsuit, you are giving someone a...

6. Made a mistake. Has this happened to other people?

   iluvivt replied to MsNurse1997's topic in Home Health

   Honestly, this is easy to correct.If you have authorized PRN visits you can just send a nurse out to change it or change it with next nursing visit. I have missed a few labs over the years usually...

7. Narcotic abuse suspected

   iluvivt replied to Jamie123's topic in General Nursing

   I can just tell you what I have experienced.In all the cases I have seen they have first collected some evidence.Several times they secretly monitored the nurse and pulled them right off the floor...

8. I called in sick today, they didn't accept it.

   iluvivt replied to Leonardo Del Toro's topic in General Nursing

   Throw up in the car and a little on the squad

9. IV Sedation Question

   iluvivt replied to Kimmadsim's topic in General Nursing

   I just had this done too and had Versed and Fentanyl ( moderate sedation) .The only thing I remember is they had this oxygen bar resting on the bridge of my nose and it was hurting me so I remember...

10. CNA’s restarting IV pump

    iluvivt replied to Tofumilk's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely unacceptable to restart the pump without assessing the alarm type and troubleshooting the problem.That is the responsibility of the person with the nursing license! Not every alarm is a...

11. U/s IV same arm as PICC

    iluvivt replied to Urgirlconnie2014's topic in General Nursing

    It's always best to consult with the PICC team. As a PICC nurse I would have been preferred to be called so I could assess the situation. You do not necessarily have to switch arms just because an...

12. Dilutions/ Med Info

    iluvivt replied to NewNurse_20's topic in Emergency

    That's correct,You should not dilute anything unless a credible source states it is acceptable.My favorite IV medication course will always be: Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and...

13. NPO except meds?

    iluvivt replied to Kyle0846's topic in General Nursing

    I would want a bowl of baked macaroni.It must be home tomatoe sauce

14. Sacramento Hospitals with CNAs?

    iluvivt replied to psych nurse in training's topic in General Nursing

    I totally. understand.I have been in hospital nursing for 40 years and about 30 years in home infusion. What makes it even more difficult now in some systems is the ability of your employer to track...

15. Was it easier to practice as a nurse back in the day?

    iluvivt replied to guest1143647's topic in General Nursing

    The focus now is about patient satisfaction, not safety or quality care! Bedside report is to jazz up the ratings, it is not conducive to a safe shift to shift report. Instead of being...