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  1. Arterial and Venous Sheath Removal Policies

    ckc6977 replied to mcgowenl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Again our policy is similiar. Q4 x15min, Q30 x4, then q4H x24H. It does seem excessive to obtain VS that frequently BUT once you've had one "gone bad" it's hard to think that way ever again!!

  2. hospitals that hire new grads?

    ckc6977 replied to jam2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Durham Regional Hospital has something called "GEMS". It's basically for new-grads who may not be entirely sure where they would like to go. For example: you might be interested in working in the ED....

  3. insulin pens, safety needles, and needsticks

    ckc6977 replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Nursing

    We use the insulin pens you are refering to. I have never had an needlestick injury and do not know of one on our particular floor. I personally have mixed emotions about the pens. I find myself...

  4. MDs should obtain & have patients sign consent

    ckc6977 replied to riley50's topic in General Nursing

    All of our MD's get their own consents. Every once in a blue moon, we might have a situation where we need to get consent (usually for a blood transfusion) but otherwise it's all them. Besides, it's...