jesswill

jesswill specializes in IV Therapy, GI.

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1. Fecal Transplant

   jesswill replied to Mommy_of_3_in_AL..RN's topic in Gastroenterology

   I do this 2 times a week, on average, in the GI/Special Procedures Unit I work in. Fecal sample is obtained from a blood relative, we put it in a blender with warm water to desired consistency (pretty...

2. How long can you use mdv and sdv?

   jesswill replied to salpal92's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   We use any/all vials for 24 hours max. I work on a hospital IV Team as well as outpatient infusion suite (situated within the

3. Mandatory Flu Shots

   jesswill replied to Ghostmedic's topic in Disaster Preparation

   mandatory at our hospital- have to sign a waiver and take a mandatory flu education class if you choose not to get it. H1N1 and regulay flu shot free for all

4. PICC "team" questions

   jesswill replied to hlbrnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   1. Do one or two nurse go to place the PICC line? Always 2 2. What are your hours of service for PICC onsite vs on-call? We place PICCs from 07:00 to 18:00 during the week and 08:00-15:00 on weekends...

5. Update on new IV nurse...5 months in, so far, so good!

   jesswill posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Hi all- A little update for those of you whom I may have chatted with several months ago (ILUVIVT), and a huge thank you to all of you super CRNI's that inspire me daily!! In May of this year, I went...

6. Deciding on whether to start with med/surg

   jesswill replied to LisaWantsBSN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi Lisa- I'll try to answer some of your questions- and I'm sure others with different experiences will chime in too. I hear your concerns about re-certifying or having to get additional training to...

7. Deciding on whether to start with med/surg

   jesswill replied to LisaWantsBSN's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Hi Lisa- You may find more direction after you finish your clinicals and last two years. I never regretted starting in med-surg. I think it's essential to build the foundation of your knowledge- many...

8. how comfortable would you be reporting staff (nurse/doctor) who seems intoxicated?

   jesswill replied to I<3H2O's topic in Medical-Surgical

   I had to reply to this because it happened to me once! I was working as a traveller (so already not too popular with the staff nurses) and a regular employee came to work after lunch break and was...

9. Question for Infusion Therapy Nurses

   jesswill posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   Hi there- I have a question for those who can answer. I am completing an RN Refresher course after a 7 year break from nursing. In the 4 years that I worked as a nurse prior to that, I worked in...