AznMattRN

AznMattRN

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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...

  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

  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...

  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....

  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

  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...

  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

  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,...

  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

  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...

  11. Navy Nurse Corp Officer Opportunites in the Navy Reserve

    AznMattRN replied to kambav34's topic in Government, Military

    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

  12. Navy Nurse Corp Officer Opportunites in the Navy Reserve

    AznMattRN replied to kambav34's topic in Government, Military

    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

  13. Career Decision - Need Some Real Advice

    AznMattRN replied to moneyline702's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  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...

  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...

  16. To you nurses <3

    AznMattRN replied to Dreams2BeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Nice! Thank you for appreciating all our hard work! Happy Nurse's Week to all my fellow

  17. Oh no. Accidentally left work with diazepam!

    AznMattRN replied to LoneRN's topic in General Nursing

    I went home with 2mg Dilaudid this past Sunday morning after work. I drove back to work, and wasted the med with charge nurse. He just laughed at me and told all I had to do was call him about it. If...

  18. Straight caths - to clamp or not to clamp?

    AznMattRN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in General Nursing

    They say 500ml out at most at one time if there is urine retention. Bladder spasms are pretty awful for the patient. I have had this happen to one of my patients before while I was in nursing

  19. ACLS certification

    AznMattRN replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    I would not worry about doing the ACLS during school... your place of employment will pay for it if it is required on your

  20. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    AznMattRN replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    Dallas, I sent you an

  21. Who's applying to Baylor or Parkland internships for June?

    AznMattRN replied to nurseaggie's topic in Texas Nursing

    HESI means nothing to these recruiters... you have to look good with you app/ cover letter/ resume and then really get their attention at the interview. Good luck with yalls interviews and stuff. Dont...

  22. Going to hospitals in person-- yes or no?

    AznMattRN replied to RN1298's topic in General Nursing

    Whats the worst that can happen? You don't get the job? You already don't have the job, so its nothing different. Whats the best that can happen? You get the job... I say go for it, and go to the...

  23. SOB and Chest Pain....

    AznMattRN replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    MONA protocol (morphine, O2 @ 2L, Nitro Sublingual, ASA), STAT 12 Lead EKG, IV, Labs including cardiacs, monitor, v/s, and beta blocker if indicated, and nebs if

  24. Thank you to the Techs....

    AznMattRN replied to Virgo_RN's topic in Emergency

    As a current Student Nurse Tech, thanks for that post! Its a great encouragement to keep busting my tail and helping out on the floor as much as I

  25. Vent....Visitors and Customer Service

    AznMattRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I won't hessitate to boot guests out of a room if they are impeding with my ability to provide care to the patient. I try to help my pt.'s family to the best of my ability, but the minute they begin...