iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. Why did you decide to become a nurse?

    iluvivt replied to sd610's topic in General Nursing

    I took care of my first patient as a student at the young age of 18 and 36 years later I am still working full time doing direct patient care. I became a nurse because anatomy and physiology...

  2. I&D...sterile procedure?

    iluvivt replied to deefizzle's topic in General Nursing

    If I were doing the procedure I would would wear sterile gloves for my own protection in that that surgical gloves are thicker and offer greater protection in terms of pore

  3. Been worked for 7months but sill making IV mistakes..

    iluvivt replied to GE90's topic in General Nursing

    Yes subcutaneous infusions of fluids is known as hypodermoclysis Some medications can also be given this way such as Morphine Sulfate.In your case the IV fluids were ordered to be given intravenousely...

  4. IO + Lab work

    iluvivt replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    I am not astounded that IO has one again emerged as another alternative to gain vascular access. As with any IV access it definitely has pros and cons. The reality is that timely access cannot always...

  5. Staying within your job description

    iluvivt replied to PCsunflower's topic in General Nursing

    Well not every patient needs assistance.They have BRP,which is bathroom privlages.Often you can tell by looking or asking a few questions but I have been a nurse for 38 years and I can easily...

  6. Combative Patients/Body cams/Walkie talkies

    iluvivt replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    My first thought is that was a Vocera. That is exactly where they are to be worn to work the best, that is about mid

  7. *slightly hemolyzed* potassium

    iluvivt replied to holdensjane1's topic in General Nursing

    Yes...It should have been a redraw.Since K+ is an intracellular cation when the cells break it gets measured as extracellular so the true K level will be inaccurate.How inaccurate depends upon how...

  8. Is this my fault? Am I right to feel mad?

    iluvivt replied to futurenurseC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    When someone is clubbing you.. you must take their club away.For the chart sticker just go get one and place it where it belongs and say,so sorry now it is done. For the MRI sheet just say,Oh yes when...

  9. PCA pumps and capnography

    iluvivt replied to Double Dunker's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Research has shown that capnography is the earliest indicator of of respiratory depression.Even with a low resp rate O2 sat can be maintained so respiratory deterioration is difficult to detect.It...

  10. Feeling so Bummed

    iluvivt replied to nursingforme2's topic in General Students

    I was never a fan of study groups.I did much better all by myself as far as studying goes.If you are a good student you end up wasting a lot of time teaching others and while that cements the...

  11. Cheomo Infusion Adaptors

    iluvivt replied to Cristina_Bambina's topic in Oncology

    They both have a luer lock connection,and should be equally good in theory.I have used phaseal in home health and carfusion at my other job.I suspect it was operator error.Ws it connected at a Y...

  12. PLEASE HELP! Help/Advice needed ASAP

    iluvivt replied to TLC4UNME's topic in General Nursing

    Either way she needs to be evaluated.The loss of consciousness is very

  13. I stole a bottle of ibuprofen

    iluvivt replied to charlalynn's topic in Patient Medications

    Return what is left to the location you took it and vow never to do it again. Be a liitle more prepared next time or every gas station with a little store sells unit dose medication...stop in one next...

  14. No report from ED and patients waiting in the halls....

    iluvivt replied to Kharma711's topic in General Nursing

    It violates THE JOINT COMMISSION rule that hallways must be kept clear and also the rules from the Fire Marshall.Also you are correct in that a break occurs in the continuity of care and it is not...

  15. IV infusion

    iluvivt replied to sara2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are incompatibilities that will NOT produce a precipitate but nonetheless are still have therapeutic incompatibilities, So do not think all is OK if you do not see a precipitate. If you are...

  16. Sweeping med errors under the rug

    iluvivt replied to dawnall's topic in Patient Medications

    I think that is a lot of medication errors in a short amount of time. I think for whatever reason they do want to get rid of this nurse. While I know it is not your business to know what actions are...

  17. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    iluvivt replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    I need to fix that link.It was an article in the LA Times about how the FDA can fix the

  18. As EpiPen Prices Skyrocket, Nurses Suggesting Patients Use Syringes

    iluvivt replied to DoGoodThenGo's topic in Patient Medications

    A great article Business News - Los Angeles

  19. Getting hired in a specialty

    iluvivt replied to feather4145's topic in General Nursing

    You have to have superior IV skills to be placed on an IV team or just get lucky and get selected to be trained.It is not just placing PIVs,PICCS and Midlines.You must know infusion therapy including...

  20. Friend violating HIPAA! What should I do?

    iluvivt replied to MQ Edna's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    I would report her to the school but I would make sure that I would remain anonymous. Why would you lie about this.The school can also find out the patients she had been assigned to and can easily...

  21. Nursing and practices that are not safe

    iluvivt replied to Springdaisy04's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Your first obligation is to the patient! I try to handle situations like this directly by providing the nurse with evidence indicating their shortcomings. I actually will print out policies and...

  22. What to set VTBI to when antibiotic is the primary?

    iluvivt replied to mmf0811's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    There is nothing inherently wrong in running a IV intermittent medication as a primary infusion.I get that the terminology can be confusing but by this I mean that you have any locked venous access...

  23. PTO Problems

    iluvivt replied to evilolive07's topic in General Nursing

    It does not have to be granted because if all staff requested a certain day off there would be no one to work.I do believe your manager is using the PTO I an unusual way to keep her budget...

  24. Have to make a decision but I'm afraid

    iluvivt replied to MostlysunnyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can understand why this is a difficult decision with so much on your plate.I would be hesitant to give up my one shift per week as things change very rapidly in nursing. I do not understand why you...

  25. What to set VTBI to when antibiotic is the primary?

    iluvivt replied to mmf0811's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Are you using a pump with a functional air-in-line detector? What brand and type is it? You need to find out? As far as the volume to be infused: You want to set it as close as possible to the actual...