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1. 7/1/03 UPDATE: Calif Nurse Ratios info here

   66nurse678 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism

   Does the amended statement really state Registered nurse or does it still say licensed. This is a fine point, in CA both RN's and LVN's are considered licensed nurses. I know of one facility that has increased the number of LVN's dramatically and h...

2. Use of AIR filters on IV infusions

   66nurse678 replied to 66nurse678's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks to all of you for your replies, I too would be interested in the link to the published standards. I am really looking for an answer to do you ever just add a filter to an IV infusion as a means of protecting the patient from any air infusing ...

3. Use of AIR filters on IV infusions

   66nurse678 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Would you mind answering a simple question for me. I have been asked to find out how often and in what circumstances a nurse would add an AIR filter to an IV infusion. Most IV infusion pumps have some sort of air detecting sensor. Just wondering h...

4. usual IV rates for neonates

   66nurse678 replied to 66nurse678's topic in NICU

   Thanks for you suggestions I will pass them on to our development teams - just to let you know suggestions like yours are really appreciated. Unfortunately it takes one to two years to get even a simple one like changing a pole clamp into your hands...

5. usual IV rates for neonates

   66nurse678 replied to 66nurse678's topic in NICU

   Thanks to all who have replied so far, you have confirmed my other sources. I really appreciate your help and will be back asking more questions or asking for your opinions on subjects regarding your patient population.

6. usual IV rates for neonates

   66nurse678 posted a topic in NICU

   I am a RN currently working in the device development industry. I would be interested in anyone willing to share the usual rates at which IV infusions are delivered to neonates. 0.1 ml to 0.4 ml/hr 0.5 ml to 0.9 ml/hr 1 ml/hr 5 ml/hr Thank you for a...