AznMattRN

AznMattRN specializes in Emergency.

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1. Drawing Labs from IV Line

   AznMattRN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

   the trick to prevent hemolysis is not to draw with too much negative pressure. If its not drawing with a 10cc syringe, step it down to a 5, and if that doesnt work go down to the 3cc syringe... i rarely have problems drawing off existing lines.

2. Drawing Labs from IV Line

   AznMattRN replied to abundantjoy07's topic in General Nursing

   theres no contamination if 5ml are wasted from PIV lines... I always draw from existing lines...

3. Large bore IV

   AznMattRN replied to remf3's topic in Emergency

   Its not just the amount of fluids required that should determine what size IV to use, but what exactly the treatment is also. If large amounts of fluids need to be placed into a pt and a short amount of time, the larger IV's are safer for the pt. The...

4. Having trouble starting IVs on the hand

   AznMattRN replied to CaliLVN3583's topic in General Nursing

   If its an elderly person, try starting the IV w/o a turnoquet if you can already see it... the veins are usually more frail and too much backpressure may be building up causing the vein to blow. Also, be sure to a good job stabilizing the vein befor...

5. "If you can feel a pulse their BP is at least 90"

   AznMattRN replied to nurseterry's topic in General Nursing

   I had one of my ER docs tell me that the other week...

6. Large bore IV

   AznMattRN replied to remf3's topic in Emergency

   if anyone "looks sick" vs "not sick" I always think having a lg. bore access is good... The way I see it is we work in an EMERGENCY room, and we must always be prepared for things to go downhill very quickly.

7. Do I need a certification to access ports?

   AznMattRN replied to ivdude's topic in General Nursing

   i learned how to access mediports in nursing school, and I will access them at work if needed... with a physician's okay to access it that is.

8. ER nurses are the best!

   AznMattRN replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

   i dont neccesarily start AC IVs because its the quickest access.... I start AC IV's because the vein is usually bigger there in case I need to do a quick resuscitation, or I need to adminsiter blood, or I need a CTA Pulmonary... I don't do things jus...

9. ED Safety: Assaults up, drug calls up, security down

   AznMattRN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in Emergency

   what state are you guys in where you can carry concealed in a hospital??? It is illegal here in Texas for a CHL holder to carry in the hospital... I must be in the wrong state lol

10. How does your hospital book beds?

    AznMattRN replied to mappers's topic in General Nursing

    I concur that it seems like bed assignments are finally made at the wrong time all the time... What kills me is when people do not want to take report at shift change... it comes down to "Do you want report from the person that knows the patient the ...

11. Navy Nurse Corp Officer Opportunites in the Navy Reserve

    AznMattRN replied to kambav34's topic in Government

    yeah I was surprised to hear that myself. She told me that the earliest she could even get in would be next year... and thats if any slots opened up.

12. Navy Nurse Corp Officer Opportunites in the Navy Reserve

    AznMattRN replied to kambav34's topic in Government

    Navy Reserve Bonus is actually only $10K... my buddy is thinking about doing it herself. She was trying to go active duty, but there aren't any slots open for nurses in the Navy.

13. Career Decision - Need Some Real Advice

    AznMattRN replied to moneyline702's topic in Men

    Just remember, even if you go to DO school, you have to do a residency after your 4 years of schooling... then possibly a fellowship. Timewise, you are really looking at 4-12 years depending on what specialty you choose. Other then that, if time is n...

14. New Grad starting ER

    AznMattRN replied to almosthere87's topic in Emergency

    I got in the ER under an internship... I am having to deal with alot of BS with the internship other then working and learning on the floor, but it was a step into an area I was really interested in so I just had to bite the bullet

15. New Grad starting ER

    AznMattRN replied to almosthere87's topic in Emergency

    I just graduated from nursing school in December and went straight into ED. The biggest encouragement I've received from other nurses is this: "You will mess up, make some mistakes, and probably some big ones at that, but always remember from those m...