iluvivt

iluvivt BSN, RN

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  1. Does these steps of an IV start sound okay?

    iluvivt replied to curlsrocck31's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This look like it came out of a nursing procedure book which is OK b/c when you are learning you need all the steps until it get easier.I would change the following things what is the purpose of the...

  2. Does these steps of an IV start sound okay?

    iluvivt replied to curlsrocck31's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    This look like it cam out of a nursing procedure book which is OK b/c when you are learning you need all the steps until it get easier. I would change the following things : 1. what is the purpose of...

  3. Was I wrong to talk back to my supervisor?

    iluvivt replied to umharhar's topic in Home Health

    I think you need to apologize. Apparently you have NO idea just how difficult it can be to coordinate home care and how hard the office staff works. Part of that is that sometimes you or the patient...

  4. IV narcotics?

    iluvivt replied to AlphaPig's topic in Medical-Surgical

    You need to ask for the NS in a vial to be used as your diluent. Pre filled NS in a syringe SHOULD only be used for catheter flushing per the IFUs of all the manufacturers of these products There has...

  5. what will actually happen?

    iluvivt replied to 7feetunder's topic in Emergency

    You can have these incompatibilities in general 1 Physical ..this is when you could see physical changes such as in a precipitate or turbidity in the solution...and color change..things of that...

  6. Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)

    iluvivt replied to susy67's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have worked on an IV team for 25 years now and yes it is great you are confidant in your skills , it takes the right combination of skills to be exceptional in this field and one is definitely a...

  7. Certified Registered Nurse Infusion (CRNI)

    iluvivt replied to susy67's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have worked on an IV team for 25 years now and yes it is great you are confidant in your skills , it takes the right combination of skills to be exceptional in this field and one is definitely a...

  8. How to draw med from ampules effectively

    iluvivt replied to seks's topic in Patient Medications

    A 2x2 is what I use. On the lidocaine I use it has a protective breakable sleeve wrapped around breaking area that assists the break and prevents any sharp

  9. Med error..advise please

    iluvivt replied to ShaSha_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    I know the laws are a bit different everywhere but by getting you to quit it saves them a lot of hassle. You may have been eligible for unemployment and you can no longer sue for wrongful termination....

  10. Two and a half week orientation?

    iluvivt replied to Berkley, RN BSN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Agree.....wholeheartedly woefully too SHORT. ..You want to start your first experience with a good solid foundation and 2.5 weeks will not achieve this. I get the feeling the NM is trying to solve...

  11. Small Claims Court?

    iluvivt replied to royaso's topic in General Nursing

    Just go in and make the corrections. It benefits you in several ways....you get your check....you correct the charting which you were responsible for in the first place and proper charting protects...

  12. Dealing with the obnoxious co-worker help

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

    Unacceptable on all counts! I am certain you - have a code of conduct policy...find it..read it......and march yourself down to HR department. Bring a copy of any communication you have had with your...

  13. What am I doing wrong (heparin SQ)

    iluvivt replied to anashenwrath's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Yes change the angle in which you enter the skin..make is sharper so you get deeper. The above posters are correct. you are administering it as if you were giving a PPD skin test which is intradermal...

  14. IVs - from paper to pump? taking calcs and applying to pumps

    iluvivt replied to lcregnrs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to be more specific. so we can help. On every large volume parentral and this includes drips and other intermittents ...you will need to ultimately get to how many mls will you be...

  15. Blood cultures from old CVC

    iluvivt replied to maloneys's topic in MICU, SICU

    oops dbl

  16. Blood cultures from old CVC

    iluvivt replied to maloneys's topic in MICU, SICU

    The draw you did from the CVC would give some information at least whether or not you were able to a sample from a peripheral stick. A better way would be to get a CVC sample and then get a...

  17. bariatric bed "too big"

    iluvivt replied to mltbsncen's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    The solution to this problem can be mutifactorial. You could find an ICU room that the bed does fit in. Many hospitals rent some of their equipment on as a needed basis or have contracts with such...

  18. Need to vent.....dont understand why people are so nasty

    iluvivt replied to misty_dawn's topic in School

    I learned to literally despise parents who sent their children to school sick or failed to collect them when they were. My daughter has asthma and suffered from 5th to 8th grade with so many episodes...

  19. I'm an RN in California. I work per-diem at unionized hospital. Do I pay dues?

    iluvivt replied to leedocaine's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    That is most likely what your contract states. You need to find out from your HR dept or get a copy of your current contract. Typically it will be a percentage of your base hourly rate and that will...

  20. Portacath/Ports. Which companies/types are the best?

    iluvivt replied to just_thispage's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Agree with IVRUS. I would also go with a BARD product and if you do not need to have frequent CT scans requiring contrast there is really no need to have a power port placed. BARD has a very good...

  21. Y-site versus Piggyback

    iluvivt replied to cgreer1's topic in Patient Medications

    Absolutely, you can administer incompatible medications through multi-lumen PICCs and CVCs.There is absolutely NO need to stagger them unless you are doing that for a specific clinical reason. Many...

  22. IV infiltrate :(

    iluvivt replied to Peeker19's topic in General Nursing

    Infiltration and extravasations are a whole other ball of wax on neonates and infants. The statue of limitations can also be longer so document carefully on these and make sure you know your...

  23. Need help with IV skills for old nurse

    iluvivt replied to jabwrn's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Look for a community IV therapy class that you actually get practice sticks on a dummy arm or a live person many of these are linked to LVN certification for this skill That way you will learn the...

  24. Y-site versus Piggyback

    iluvivt replied to cgreer1's topic in Patient Medications

    Keep this in mind for all situations : just because you can does not mean you should. I know what you are talking about it b/c that is the terminology that B Gahart uses in her books. Depending on the...

  25. Is it possible for a patient to bleed out of the very end of an IV port?

    iluvivt replied to nursing000's topic in General Nursing

    You can lose a significant amount of blood from a good IV site if the cap or tubing should become disconnected at the hub of the catheter. The vein would most likely have to and the looks of the room...