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1. RN's removing chest tubes/heimlich valves and urostomy drains

   Foreverlearning replied to Miss RNC's topic in Medical-Surgical

   You are very smart to follow the Sup's instructions . Always consider your Nursing License before pleasing a Dr. that "doesn't have

2. RN's removing surgical drains

   Foreverlearning replied to conniejean's topic in Medical-Surgical

   It has been my experience that a lot of facilities have their OWN policies. I used to be on a team that came up with policies, procedures & protocols for any dept that requested one . We did a...

3. RN's removing surgical drains

   Foreverlearning replied to conniejean's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I disagree w/a couple of postings that say "there's really no protocol" to removing drains/lines. Some of them can bleed a LOT after removal, even profusely, so pressure on the site for a number of...

4. Crying in front of family d/t pt death

   Foreverlearning replied to bluegeegoo2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I tend to get very emotional as well. Seeing others in pain is hard for me . As far as the window, i worked on a Hospice Team for 10 years, and i sometimes did that . I personally do not think it is...