Does your facility require a physician order to double concentrate an IV drip? In my facility, we mix some of our own drips, e.g. 40 mg Neo in 1000 ml NSS (or 20 mg in 500 ml). We have no hard and...
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If you do a finger stick correctly, if the patient never comes into direct contact with the glucometer itself, and if you aren't placing the glucometer on the patient's bed or sheets, I see no reason...
vicarious replied to makes needs known's topic in General Nursing
It has been my experience that the policy is to clean the glucometer between every patient use. In reality, I have never, ever seen this done. Just curious--how many of us sanitize our pens/...
Update- PA does require background checks in the state in which you reside if you reside out-of-state. I haven't been able to get a hold of anybody at the PA BON, but I've decided to apply for...
But I am not licensed in Ohio and will not be when I apply to be a graduate nurse in PA. Thanks all. I am calling the PA BON about this one. I'll let you know what
Thanks elk. http://www.dos.state.pa.us/bpoa/lib/bpoa/nurseboard/tpp-exam.pdf It states, "You may apply for a Graduate TPP if you have completed an approved nursing education program in Pennsylvania...
Thanks for your response! It is my understanding that PA issues temporary practice permits to graduates of nursing programs before they take their boards as well. I have seen them refer to them as...
Hi all, I am graduating this spring from a nursing program (RN) in Ohio. However, I plan to work in Pennsylvania. I am weighing my options and I would appreciate if anyone can give me any information...
In Ohio, there has been some confusion on whether or not a CRNA can prescribe medications for patients..awhile ago I remember reading that in the nurse practice act, there was no mention of a CRNA...
Hello, I'm looking for a few simple--albeit good--ideas for a baccalaureate level research proposal. It has to be clinically significant (e.g. not whether or not nursing students are more stressed...
Also, don't talk about your patients. It is so tempting when you are with your clinical group to start talking about your patient and all the things you did for him. But what if the woman taking the...
Remember that you will get out of the experience what you put into it. DON'T be a know-it-all (nobody likes a know-it-all, especially one who isn't licensed) DO ask questions (when appropriate) and 2...
vicarious replied to pagandeva2000's topic in General Nursing
I am PRO CNA's/assistants taking the blood sugars of their assigned patients. We are not asking CNAs to interpret or treat a high or low blood sugar or to teach patients, so I see nothing wrong with...
I am just wondering if anybody has any information on the typical traffic conditions in and around Pittsburgh, PA, specifically when driving to Allegheny General from 279N to make the 7AM shift. It...