danfif

danfif

Ultrasound guided peripheral IV's.

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  1. Looking for US Guided Perpherial IV insertion policies and Nurse competencies.

    danfif posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I am piloting a program at our facility to train nursing staff in the ED to insert Ultrasound guided peripheral IV's and am in need of copies of policies and nurse competencies, or ideas from other...

  2. 150 to 160 questions on NCLEX RN

    danfif posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    So I took the infamous NCLEX-RN test this morning, and to say that you can be prepared for it is at least in my opinion quite the joke. Study what you will, and you will get something totally...

  3. 150 to 160 questions on NCLEX RN

    danfif replied to danfif's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I PASSED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PARTY

  4. What was the MOST ridiculous thing a patient came to the ER for?

    danfif replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency

    19 y/o with c/o "My hair isn't growing"! Go

  5. CEN-Emergency Nursing Content Review/Self Assessment

    danfif replied to mwboswell's topic in Emergency

    I'll bite; 1. d, 2. b, 3. b, 4. a, 5. a

  6. Boosting Morale in the ER

    danfif replied to 1sttimetraveler's topic in Emergency

    Well, if you were going to be my Charge Nurse this is what I would want,,,, 1. Don't blow sunshine up my scrubs by telling me that the staffing shortage is going to get better when you know there is a...

  7. Calling a code while agonal breaths continue?

    danfif replied to geekgolightly's topic in General Nursing

    Awh, life at TruMed, ain't it grand! Heard about this one, but I heard that 2 people still had pulses when they wanted to call it the first time. Any truth to that? I just got the story second hand,...

  8. What is "Capstone"?

    danfif replied to bell47's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bell, The word "capstone" it's self mean "the high point" or "crownig achivement". As far as other meanings, there are a number of companies that carry that name. Peace Out,

  9. Kansis CIty ER's

    danfif replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Geek, No problem, but your correct about most folks not being happy with HCA facilities, I hear about it first hand all of the time, because the wife works at one of them! Peace Out,

  10. Kansis CIty ER's

    danfif replied to CraigB-RN's topic in General Nursing

    . I don;t know anything about KUMed other than they are an HCA hospital. That's all I need to know. GEEK, I believe that you are wrong in saying that KU MED is a HCA Hospital, they are part of The...

  11. I'm an ER nurse and I love my job because...

    danfif replied to sowie's topic in Emergency

    I am an ER Nurse and I LOVE my job because,,,,, I love getting pooped on, peed on, puked on, bit, hit, and kicked. Cussed at, and called every name in the book. I love getting blood on my feet, in my...

  12. Anyone have one of these??!??

    danfif replied to Beary-nice's topic in General Nursing

    Beary, This doesn't have to be this way, but it is because people have let it be this way, and "she" is getting just what she wants. Control! She has everyone scared to death to cross her for fear...

  13. The look!!!

    danfif replied to CTRNTOBE's topic in Male Nursing Students

    CTRN, When somebody gives you that "LOOK" just ask them this question. If you had a sudden heart attack right now, would you still be questioning my choice to be a nurse or would it be better if I...

  14. LVN program at a private school VS. R.O.P. school?

    danfif replied to iheartnursing_cali's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hey Soon, As was stated above, the cost is more than likely the biggest factor to consider between ROP and a Private School, along with the time to get in. Both have to follow what the state mandates...

  15. Docs and their dirty sharps...

    danfif replied to neneRN's topic in Emergency

    If my Doc's don't take care of their sharps, they are requested to do so ASAP, I came close one time to getting stuck while cleaning up after a resident, and it will be the last time! There are alot...

  16. Pulled In Too Many Directions

    danfif replied to DarciaMoonz's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Darcia, It sounds to me like your ex could not take the thought that you were doing something to better yourself, and in all reality be better than him. There are some of us (men) that can not stand...

  17. Are You Addicted To....

    danfif replied to brown eyed girl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Is there another channel? Geeze, am I missing something? It is all my TV gets! Although I must say that my family does get a bit testy when I want to watch it during dinner. I don't know why, but...

  18. new LPN w/? about finding a job

    danfif replied to freespiritlives's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hey All, First of all, I do have to agree with Commuter to some degree that we tend to be rather picky in what jobs we WANT, and what jobs we would take. Some experience is better than no experience....

  19. Lvn Nclex Review

    danfif replied to Steph98's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Steph, No thanks are needed, just know if you needed any help, questions answered or just some support, there are 125,000 plus nurses, GN's, GPN's and just plain good people here that will be glad to...

  20. Impaired thinking boosts elderly falling....oh ya think?!?

    danfif replied to MrsWampthang's topic in General Nursing

    And it had to take a PhD to come up with this brain storm??????? Geeze, go figure! Peace Out,

  21. watches - best for nurses?

    danfif replied to LanaBanana's topic in General Students

    My personal favoriate is the $6.95 ones from Walmart. Sweep second hand, and if the get goozed, into the trash they go, without a second thought! I go for the stretch bands also, so that I can pull...

  22. GUYS and CNA first

    danfif replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nurseguy, From my point of view, I would have done it no other way. I was a CNA for around 2 years before I started nursing school, and I feel that it gave me a ton of up front knowledge which made...

  23. Lvn Nclex Review

    danfif replied to Steph98's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hey Steph, First off, take a deep breath,,,,,,,,now let it out. Studying for the NCLEX is one of the worst things in the world as you are seeing, but you have to relax and try not to stress out over...

  24. REST BREAKS for Nurses in The ER

    danfif replied to AngelGirl's topic in Emergency

    Karen, Just to let you know, you are the exception, and certainly not the rule when it comes to managers, and I commend you for that. There are very few managers that will take it upon themselfs to...

  25. IV scenario

    danfif replied to chuckc's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, I stand corrected on a couple of things. Yes, as stated in other posts you can run the lipids in with the TPN, just do it below the filter. This would free up the third port and allow the Abx's...