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  1. Can you piggyback critical meds like IV Potassium or Mag at your hospital?

    nancythenurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Thank you so much for your reply and advice. I actually talked to the DON after the fact, I was so upset by the whole thing. This was literally my 5th solo shift, and I personally would not have...

  2. Can you piggyback critical meds like IV Potassium or Mag at your hospital?

    nancythenurse replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Medications

    Hello, Ive been an RN for 3 yrs but just started in Acute Care, this is my first full week after orientation. Im working med surg. Our "K Riders" come from pharmacy as 10 mEq mixed in 50 of NS bag....

  3. Don jobs

    nancythenurse posted a topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Hello all. I work in a nursing home that is certified for 99 beds but census runs between 65-75 any given time. I came to this facility about 4 months ago.I have been an RN for just over a year and...

  4. Don jobs

    nancythenurse replied to nancythenurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    Thanks for all your replies/advice. But, I ended up with a job offer for a United Indian Health Services clinic as triage nurse, which I am really excited about. I have been on the job for about a...

  5. Don jobs

    nancythenurse replied to nancythenurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I sure appreciate everyones responses and I agree wholeheartedly--in order to understand the process and make decisions one has to know what is involved for the person doing that job. Funny you...

  6. Don jobs

    nancythenurse replied to nancythenurse's topic in LTC: Directors, Assistant

    I do understand the monumental responsibility and time/dedication that this would take. And, yes, the facility is desperate because this is a town of 6,000 people with a state prison of 3300 inmates,...