iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. Why are CNAs not held to professional standards?

    iluvivt replied to yachterotter's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    Duaneconnell7..what does that have to do with the topic, I am confused, was that response meant for another

  2. Night shift managers?

    iluvivt replied to mp15nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Here are some ideas and if they want to keep you (sounds like they do) in this position they will seriously consider them and try to make you happy Do 4-10's each week (10.5 with unpaid lunch). For...

  3. How do YOU handle these situations?

    iluvivt replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Good plan! let the doctor or provider decide if this is a case in which they do not want to treat a fever based upon their knowledge of the patient and the assessment in which you will relay to them....

  4. Don't profit off people's "not-wellbeing."

    iluvivt replied to zephyr9's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    tax breaks for the wealthiest ha ha:......The top 10 percent of taxpayers pay pay about 70% of the total amount collected in federal income taxes and 47% of all Americans pay very little if at all!...

  5. How do YOU handle these situations?

    iluvivt replied to SleeepyRN's topic in Rehabilitation

    Ok, If there is an indication for fever reduction because not all fevers need to be treated, then you need to call if the patient has a change in their condition. If there is no indication for fever...

  6. Drug seekers

    iluvivt replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Opioids: Addiction vs. Dependence Most chronic pain patients who take opioids on a long-term basis will become physically dependent on them, very few will ever become addicted to them. The rare few...

  7. Isopropyl Alcohol for Nausea (Protocol Info Needed)

    iluvivt replied to mtcorias's topic in General Nursing

    Isopropyl alcohol helps nausea and vomiting? | Modern medicine https://www.aana.com/newsandjournal/Documents/cotton_p21-26.pdf AND from the other side: Inhalation of vapors irritates the respiratory...

  8. Night Shift Relationship Woes

    iluvivt replied to applesxoranges's topic in General Nursing

    Let's see,insensitive uncaring and selfish! The fact that you must now teach him a lesson is concerning and you really need to examine his character to see if he is worth keeping as a

  9. Nursing burn out.

    iluvivt replied to 1KandyRN's topic in General Nursing

    They want to get every last penny they can and do not have ANY problem putting it on the nurses back to do so! You can complain all you want and it rarely changes unless they feel financially secure...

  10. Quadrivalent flu vac

    iluvivt replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    The new quadvalnet adds another B virus to the vaccine which aims to give broader protection against circulating flu viruses. The old one was a trivalent which forced experts to choose only one B...

  11. How to deal with catheter issue when insert a PICC line.

    iluvivt replied to fangguixiao's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes this is a very common problem just look at a venous anatomy chart and you will understand how easy it is for a PICC to head up the IJ. I have found that I like to position my patents, if able at...

  12. Port and TPN use

    iluvivt replied to bethchpn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes, many of my home care patients that are TPN lifers. It is important to instruct your patients or for the RN to flush in between bags or after bags if they just infuse during the night. Whether...

  13. IV Cather kinking when advancing

    iluvivt replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    Yes, something is wrong if your catheter is kinking and I bet it is happening with larger catheters and larger thick walled veins. IVRUS has the likely problem nailed,once you see the flashback in...

  14. Drug seekers

    iluvivt replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you Heron...you are 100 percent right on.It is dependence not addiction and those in chronic pain have better lives when their pain is controlled.If you have not experienced pain non-stop for 3...

  15. Very Low Dose Insulin Administration

    iluvivt replied to ILoveMyJobRN's topic in General Nursing

    The Migden Bill says that you can you a non=safety sharp if there is no other product that meets your needs that comes as a safety sharp! I use an echo tip needle that is non safety..no

  16. Drug seekers

    iluvivt replied to russianbear's topic in General Nursing

    Why is the I man in the hospital..I am certain they do not admit him for the Dilaudud.Does he take a po narcotic at home for pain? I agree with the others that said just give it as long as it is a...

  17. Returning to work while In RAMP monitoring program

    iluvivt replied to Clara38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    Thank you kindly for sharing...wow! SO if you have chronic pain or any pain for that matter that is managed with narcotics you have to suffer if want to work. I wish you the best and hang in

  18. The cost of medications and universal healthcare

    iluvivt replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    No worries there Muno,I am well aware of what socialism is and I just spent the last school year as a learning coach in Economics for my daughter..lots of fun! It is a centrally planned economy where...

  19. My rights after pt assault

    iluvivt replied to RadioJenn's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, It's battery and you can file charges if you want! Security needs to stay in the room at all times and this is what we do when we have a patient of this

  20. The cost of medications and universal healthcare

    iluvivt replied to macawake's topic in General Nursing

    Cradle to the grave entitlements.....NO THANK YOU. History proves Socialism does not work. It just sounds good, but in practice it is horrid. Do a little studying of history and it's easy to come to...

  21. Go into nursing for the money?

    iluvivt replied to jackhensy's topic in General Nursing

    If you can go for the

  22. Returning to work while In RAMP monitoring program

    iluvivt replied to Clara38's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I do not understand why you had to go into RAMP. Are you not allowed in NJ to take legally prescribed prescription narcotics as prescribed while at work? Many with chronic pain actually function...

  23. Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    iluvivt replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    Oh dear, you should not have given the patient your phone number and e mail address.This interfere with the process fir home care.Lets just say for example home care opens the case and the patient...

  24. Been asked to do home wound care after patient is discharged

    iluvivt replied to Cbailey75's topic in General Nursing

    Unless you are set up as a private duty nurse and are aware of all the regulations in your state I would suggest you gracefully bow out! It sounds as if they have grown to depend upon you and trust...

  25. Question about antibiotics

    iluvivt replied to angeloublue22's topic in General Nursing

    I looked it up and could not find any reason they can not be given at the same time. The only thing I can think of and this may just apply to the first few doses. If the patient has never taken the...