AZTRAUMANURSE replied to annreese's topic in General Nursing
One would assume that one would remove the needle from the back (engaging the safety mechanism) prior to removing the catheter ( that is in varying stages of insertion
Check with the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE) http://www.diabeteseducator.org/. I too am an ED nurse with an interest in diabetes education. I belong to
AZTRAUMANURSE replied to rickdoute's topic in General Nursing
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, Rick, Your post didn't mention fromwhere you will be moving, but I hope you will be prepared for the HEAT. A common...
AZTRAUMANURSE replied to TraumaNurse30's topic in Emergency
I agree that some preparation should be made prior to holding admitted patients in the ED. It is unsafe not to adjust the staffing levels of the ED to compensate for the increased patient load. The...
AZTRAUMANURSE replied to TraumaNurse30's topic in Emergency
I work in a hospital that holds patients in the ED. Many times it is because no nurse on the admitting unit/ floor is available to take the patient. The intensive care nurse/ patients ratios are...