iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. Air Lock

    iluvivt replied to lyon22t's topic in General Nursing

    An air lock makes it easier for all the medication to get into the syringe and then it seals the track so no irritating medication gets in The technique is accomplished by first drawing medication...

  2. Zofran: IV push or Piggy Back?

    iluvivt replied to Testa Rosa, RN's topic in Oncology

    An 18 gauge cannula for a drug that is irritating is not the correct thing to do.You always want to use the shortest and smallet cannula that will meet your needs. In this case pick a large, soft,full...

  3. Accessing a port

    iluvivt replied to Ruth63's topic in General Nursing

    I just checked the Texas website under IV therapy and what a LVN may do and it does not list port acccess.It involves more than just accessing it.You must assess for a variety of potential...

  4. Memorizing drug interactions!

    iluvivt replied to Banana nut's topic in General Students

    In my opinion the best IV medication resource is: Gahart's 2018 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals; Other Format; Author - Betty L. Gahart The absolute best!You...

  5. General IV Filter question

    iluvivt replied to mlbdestined's topic in General Nursing

    The best IV medication book on the market in my opinion is Betty L. Gahart RN 2017 Intravenous Medications: A Handbook for Nurses and Health Professionals.......You would need to look up each drug of...

  6. Reducing CLABSIs by prohibiting blood draws from line?

    iluvivt replied to fartjohnson's topic in General Nursing

    You will not find a specific study in regards to blood draws from CVADs.Decreasing hub manipulation is the overall goal for all CVADs to reduce the risk of BSI and you will find studies that...

  7. CRNI salary

    iluvivt replied to RN1119's topic in General Nursing

    Usually a certification in your speciality does not get you much monetarily speaking if at all! I am paid what the union contract states and since we are not paid one cent extra for a certification...

  8. CRNI guidance.

    iluvivt replied to CloverRN123's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I can help you. I have taken the test every three years since 1989. First, buy the outline they sell.I want you to purchase two books,maybe three if you need help with fluid and electrolytes. Buy:...

  9. Former employer wants me to redo documentation

    iluvivt replied to michnurse2014's topic in Home Health

    Did the patient meet the criteria for homebound status? Did the provider certify the homebound status? The homebound status fulfills one aspect of qualification for homecare. The documentation of the...

  10. 6 patients on days on a med/surge floor too much

    iluvivt replied to sweet sunshine's topic in General Nursing

    Of course they will preach about providing evidenced based care but the reality is they want you to do that in a way that still makes them profitable.I would caution you and your co-workers not to...

  11. Answering Call Lights

    iluvivt replied to Laurus Nobilis's topic in Medical-Surgical

    We tried it and it does not last.People did it for awhile and gave up because most of the time patients needed the nurse to perform skilled functions.I thought this was yet another attempt at...

  12. Need some advice please! New to this forum

    iluvivt replied to JGodoy7's topic in General Nursing

    They are correct...shoot straight for the RN.Use all your resources on that goal.If you go the LVN route you may find only 9 to 5 type jobs in offices and clinics whereas now you have a job that has...

  13. Losing the Motivation; Chronic Fatigue & Depression

    iluvivt replied to Future-NurseRedHeart's topic in General Students

    Can you keep your CNA hours down to one shift a week....you are correct working and going to an accelerated program is a lot. You are going to school not just for a grade but to actually have the...

  14. Nexiva IV and valves

    iluvivt replied to sameasalways's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Try this...Take the flashplug off the end of the catheter BEFORE you attempt the IV.....draw up 3 mls of NS in a 6 ml syringe from a 10 ml NS pre-fill and attach it to the extension tubing where you...

  15. New Nurse Stress

    iluvivt replied to MayRN2987's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...start saying NO and only work if you need some extra cash and it DOES NOT interfere with your goals for the week. Three shift per week is enough with all your other responsibilities and...

  16. New Nurse Stress

    iluvivt replied to MayRN2987's topic in General Nursing

    First of all you must take control of your schedule and your life.. You have a lot on your plate and it's very difficult to balance all that without good organization and with you and your husband...

  17. TPN PICC Line Occlusion

    iluvivt replied to Sunshine716's topic in General Nursing

    Are there lipids also being infused? It could be be a drug or mineral precipitate as opposed to a thrombotic cause,which Cath=flo can correct.The other potential cause is mechanical which should...

  18. Need advice on a schedule conflict

    iluvivt replied to NurseLove01's topic in General Nursing

    Easy....Just call out and say ...you are unable to work your scheduled day. They do not need to know anything else and you do not owe them the exact

  19. Compatibility

    iluvivt replied to jewel_rn's topic in General Nursing

    Confirm for yourself that PICC tip is central at CAJ or low SVC optimally and then run the drip in one lumen of the PICC and use other for Zosyn and other meds.My research indicates is is not...

  20. Setting CADD pump reservoir volume

    iluvivt replied to kyrajls's topic in General Nursing

    You do have to know if you have an air alarm on the ambulatory pump you are using. I have used CADD pumps but mostly I use Curlin pumps

  21. Setting CADD pump reservoir volume

    iluvivt replied to kyrajls's topic in General Nursing

    That does not make any sense at all..What determines the time a bag will go dry is the total volume in the bag or cassette and the rate at which it is set and if applicable the small KVO rate between...

  22. IPN intake, about being honest

    iluvivt replied to Rileysmama's topic in Nurses Recovery

    You paid the attorney to represent you and you should definitely follow their advice! Keep it to yourself because it can only hurt you at this point and you are already getting

  23. Breach of confidentialty

    iluvivt replied to jonijeanellerbrock's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I too am a home infusion specialist as my per diem job.I don't understand why your supervisor told the MD that you were afraid when in fact it is the constant cancellations that are bothering you..I...

  24. Family members demanding restraints

    iluvivt replied to Rhonda12's topic in General Nursing

    Please tell me more about how vocera can be used in that manner..We can put all side rails up if the patient or family signs a release

  25. Help suspended lic

    iluvivt replied to Phillips4444's topic in General Nursing

    I am certain collectors tried other means to collect and perhaps even offered deferments before they took this drastic measure. The drastic measure did work and the debt was paid.It must be a relief...