iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. But you're a nurse, you could've done this....

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

    Oh defiantly yes and I would have been right behind that ambulance taking care of my child. You are entitled to the same level of care as if you were just a non-health care individual. It is true that...

  2. Broviac Allergy

    iluvivt replied to summer16's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Plus if he is very active you don't want the Broviac to come flying out if it get caught on something. You must make sure that there is no moisture collection at the insertion site due to bathing and...

  3. renal patients

    iluvivt replied to starlane's topic in General Nursing

    HD Catheters are still locked with heparin...1000 units per ml to equal the priming volume. So if it has a volume of 1.9 ml it will be 1900 units of heparin in that lumen. It is a big deal to lose...

  4. What should I do now?

    iluvivt replied to RNhere's topic in General Nursing

    Any luck

  5. How acupuncture works

    iluvivt replied to emblic's topic in General Nursing

    I love acupuncture and I would have not made it through my pregnancy without it. Really, it is not painful at all and it worked so well for my chronic pain problem that it was too good to be true. I...

  6. How to NOT Aid a Cheater?

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

    This manager has a severe character flaw. She is also using her position of power to manipulate you. This is a huge issue since this person has the power to evaluate you and now since you are going to...

  7. I don't mean to complain..

    iluvivt replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    I work also bedside nursing as well on on a hectic IV/PICC team and yes there is a huge difference in my home health job and my hospital job. I despise the whole patient satisfaction score focus and...

  8. I don't mean to complain..

    iluvivt replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    I work bedside nursing as well on a hectic IV/PICC team and yes there is a huge difference in my home health job and my hospital job. I despise the whole patient satisfaction score focus and am sick...

  9. I don't mean to complain..

    iluvivt replied to Nurse216's topic in General Nursing

    OK I see now! You have a job to do and that is assess, monitor and report, pass medications,manage IVs,get patients ready for tests and surgeries and everything else a nurse does. The hospital does...

  10. Nurse Tracking Device

    iluvivt replied to RN_Pink's topic in General Nursing

    I know there are industries that track their employees such as delivery companies and such but this is way overboard in my opinion. I bet not one of the mangers would want to to wear one. I think they...

  11. Board of nursing discipline

    iluvivt replied to kuippo's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    What website

  12. "He wants his Ativan? Well I'm not giving it to him"

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

    Yes! Total power trip. There is what I think..the unpolished me. Well! you need to get your butt in there and tell your patient your rational because that is between you and him" and the professional...

  13. California BRN

    iluvivt replied to Vectrexevo's topic in General Nursing

    You need to check on line.They have a new system and you must link your license with a user name and password that you set up and verify . Once that is done correctly in the new Breeze system...you...

  14. HIPAA Question, Please Help

    iluvivt replied to valliloves's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    U dbl

  15. How do you shake off the horrible?

    iluvivt replied to ixchel's topic in General Nursing

    Kalycat...you should read the poems written during the Romantic period..They too revered nature and believed in its restorative nature.When I read your post your description of how nature rejuvenates...

  16. Passing NCLEX-RN 2nd time 2015

    iluvivt replied to SWagow1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    You passed because you studied and knew the material. I took the test long long ago when it was divided into 4 main specialties with no cut off.You took the entire test and it was 2 whole days long..I...

  17. I need opinions on med error issue

    iluvivt replied to ~Katniss~'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree, they were out to get you and wanted to create a paper trail.If they could not find something they were going to manufacture something.Of course it is not fair but it is the way it is on many...

  18. safe assignment

    iluvivt replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    No! It is not a trend it is a reality. I have been in healthcare a very long time and the powers that be must and will be concerned about the bottom line. Sometimes IMO they often go way too far and...

  19. Family member hurt my somewhat fragile new grad confidence

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

    Here was my first thought....You actually did everything right and gave stellar care! Some people, and this sounds like one of them, often thrive on stirring the pot and look for anything to create...

  20. Why is it so hard to find part-time work?

    iluvivt replied to mclennan's topic in General Nursing

    Per Diem or supplemental is generally easier to find now. It is all about money! Why pay full benefits to two employees when its cheaper to pay for one. The other thing I see happening is even...

  21. 9 Months a New Grad, Still No Job...

    iluvivt replied to itsmejessie's topic in General Nursing

    Bless you for taking care of your grandparents. I hope you find a job

  22. Still don't know where I belong :/

    iluvivt replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. You do not want to be trying to learn a new speciality as well as start a new job AND work on your BSN. Secure your future by starting on that BSN.Even the one programs move...

  23. IJs

    iluvivt replied to maloneys's topic in MICU, SICU

    That was EJ. Sorry for

  24. IJs

    iluvivt replied to maloneys's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think she is referring to a peripheral IV catheter being inserted into the external jugular vein.This is considered a peripheral vein and if the catheter is short (less than 3 inches) it is...

  25. Why I Love IV Nurses

    iluvivt replied to Lynda Lampert, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Nice to hear we are appreciated :) as I am feeling unappreciated lately mostly by management that can't seem to understand why every nurse can not just easily pop in an IV on each and every patient....