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Where I work, the subcutaneous lines hold 0.25 of a mL. We insert a different line for each medication required and in reality all that is required is to give an addition 0.25ml with the first dose to leave the line primed and every dose after that should be accurate. It is my understanding that flushing saline into subcutaneous tissue only irritates it and is unnecessary anyway....... hence having a line devoted to each medication.

Geez, it sounds like nursing school is almost free up here in Canada with all the HEAVY subsidization! It's funny how I ended up with $60 000 worth of debt after four years. Now not only should I repay that, but I also have a debt to society to consider after being a taxpayer for 16 years~ I guess I am missing something here........... Anyhoo, I too have considered writing the NCLEX but won't be ready to do any traveling for some years yet. Keep in touch and let me know how it goes. Good Luck with your career!!