iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

Infusion Nursing, Home Health Infusion

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  1. I miss my armpits

    iluvivt replied to JBudd's topic in General Nursing

    Find a good cervical pillow then cut in in two and stitch each end then tuck that in you arm pit. If you do cut it in two it sticks out too far. Test it before you cut it so you can figure out the...

  2. are filter needles necessary?

    iluvivt replied to brownbook's topic in Patient Medications

    USP Chapter 797 list all the recommdations and this too may help: Safer Injection Practices: Filter Needle Use with Glass Ampoules There are time you also want to use a filter needle is when you are...

  3. IV set with filter for pt with PFO

    iluvivt replied to seks's topic in General Nursing

    It is to prevent an A (air embolism) . One feature of a.22 micron filter is to eliminate air. By trapping the air in the filter you can potentially prevent any air getting into the left a trim and...

  4. 3CG TCS use?

    iluvivt replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Here is an good learning tool that explains terminology.

  5. 3CG TCS use?

    iluvivt replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I will post some more and answer the rest of your questions in a bit. This will give you some food for thought and call the number on the training website to get an access code and watch the two...

  6. 3CG TCS use?

    iluvivt replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    It would not let me PM you..It said you are not accepting See if this helps: The system you are asking about ( Sherlock3CG/TCS) by BARD is an integrated system that allows you to track the catheter...

  7. Do you still perform skin testing prior to giving IV antibiotic?

    iluvivt replied to plethoraldork's topic in Patient Medications

    I have given a skin test injection to test for hypersensitivity prior to Iron Dextran and

  8. 3CG TCS use?

    iluvivt replied to nurseprnRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Yes I can tell you about it but I have to see a patient right now so when I get home I can do that. I place PICCs using the BARD Sapiens. I have seen the Vasanova as well which also uses Doppler in...

  9. Fed up with this RN

    iluvivt replied to Nursingdreamsx0's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I would say, "well when I start my RN program I hope I do not have the memory problems that you seem to be experiencing". You may want to consider going back to school too!Look into

  10. Pressing Charges Against a Patient

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

    Tankweti,,what happened to your husband if you want to share? Dont want the hijack the thread though. Yes press

  11. Co-Workers' Harsh Words

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

    The best revenge is ALWAYS to live well. SO keep moving forward and as they see you are successful they will keep their mouths shut. It sounds like they were jealous,you sound upbeat and happy and...

  12. opinions on a nurse/patient interaction

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

    If you have to be "special" at the expense of others than you are not really special at all. You were 100 percent wrong and deserve whatever disciplinary action you get. That family suckered you...

  13. What do these letters mean after these medications?

    iluvivt replied to guest08/05/2014's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Agree that screen name has got to go! You need to change your perception of nursing..think you need to do things that elevate the

  14. written up for having back pain

    iluvivt replied to lawandaluxnurse's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have discovered that many employers WILL NOT help you work the system and many nurse managers do not even know what is available to employees with ongoing medical problems. I make it my business to...

  15. Measuring Nonpitting Edema?

    iluvivt replied to RN3688's topic in General Nursing

    You also can compare it to the other limb. This is particularly useful if it is

  16. HELP PLEASE! New grad nurse about to quit new Nurse job before orientation is over.

    iluvivt replied to NewGradKH's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I agree with everyone that said "STAY PUT". First you did sign a contract and unless there is a very good reason to breach it you would be compromising your integrity. You would also burn the bridge...

  17. Meropenem via PIV

    iluvivt replied to Groovydogg's topic in Infectious Disease

    Yes I agree with IVRUS as usual. This happens all the time and has nothing to do with whether or not it CAN be given via a PIV because it most certainly can! It most likely has to to with the length...

  18. I used to love home health..

    iluvivt replied to decadespast's topic in Home Health

    That sounds horrid and I have been doing HH a long time! Nothing will change if you all keep rescuing them so I am glad you are having the meeting! What do you suspect the cause is for the change? It...

  19. Advice and words of wisdom needed.

    iluvivt replied to Sydney2011's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    What state? You must be very clear what you can and can not delegate and I can understand that if you have never practiced this can be confusing. The nurse to pt ratio does seem high so it is...

  20. New nurse, feeling discouraged. Please help!

    iluvivt replied to ♡♡RN♡&#9's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Well, if you want to be successful you need to stop crying and keep on learning and get back on the horse. You will be slow..you will ask a lot of questions..you will catch yourself in some mistakes...

  21. Nuring Documentation in the Home Health Setting

    iluvivt replied to nfarfan411's topic in Home Health

    Just in general in response to instruction provided it could be a variety of things depending upon what was taught and what was the expected outcome or goal of the teaching. You need to assess the...

  22. saline flushes over infusion pump versus manual flush in peds

    iluvivt replied to choarn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    If your intentions are to lock the device off you are much better off to perform a hand flush with a prefilled syringe and how you perform this depends upon the type of needleless connector you are...

  23. Bloods draws

    iluvivt replied to layneorion's topic in General Nursing

    This one is good two:

  24. Bloods draws

    iluvivt replied to layneorion's topic in General Nursing

    See if this helps a bit. http://arotraining.com/images/Documents/Venipuncture%20Module%201_Anatomy%20of%20the%20Arm%20and%20Vein%20Location.pdf Please study the H and M configurations of the ACF so ou...

  25. Vocera

    iluvivt replied to flonitengale's topic in General Nursing

    I use a Jabra headset with a very comfortable ear wrap and the device fits really well in the ear. You need the 1.2 size I believe and I got it on Amazon for 10.00 to 12.00. I had to put a little...