Wisc.RN

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1. RNs being phased out of urgent care?

   Wisc.RN replied to cowan19's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

   yes, we have been told there are too many RN's in our UC, will be replaced with LPN/paramedics as RN's leave or retire. now the ambulance services are running short on paramedics! really makes no...

2. oxygen vs room air for breathing treatments

   Wisc.RN replied to Wisc.RN's topic in General Nursing

   I love RT too! But unfortunately they are not around in the clinic. Have always used oxygen in Urgent Care and the ED. ( we have oxygen in all the rooms but not air). Have been trying to find...

3. oxygen vs room air for breathing treatments

   Wisc.RN posted a topic in General Nursing

   How do you administer breathing treatments at your facility? We have always used oxygen but currently there is a debate about changing to a nebulizer that you need to take in to each patients room....

4. Ativan IM?

   Wisc.RN replied to sweetieann's topic in General Nursing

   I most definitely agree with always checking the info for yourself.... I would suggest reading the package inserts that come with the meds. If you don't have it available contact your pharmacist and...

5. Pain is subjective?

   Wisc.RN replied to lena130's topic in General Nursing

   Oh heavens yes! Lets not use our ability to assess or trust our instincts about our patients.... just FOLLOW THE DOCTORS ORDERS!! We have an obligation and legal responsibility to question ANY order...