txlucky1

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1. Need IV advice

   txlucky1 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I'm frustrated with myself! :angryfire I work on a busy med-surg unit. We have a new policy in which the floor nurses must start the pre-op IV site. We are suppose to have a 20 gauge or larger...

2. Career change

   txlucky1 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Hello everyone. I just wanted to introduce myself and say thank you for the discussions. I have been a nurse for about 10 years and have worked mostly med-surg/adult health. I started out in...

3. IV site dressing

   txlucky1 replied to mtnmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I agree that this is insufficient protection. Some facilities are even applying Betadine swabs to the site before dressing, much like a central line. Perhaps this is overkill, but to the patient and...

4. what to look for in a hospital?

   txlucky1 replied to pollywog's topic in Nursing Career

   6. And in my opinion-computer charting-it makes life a lot easier when you do not have to try to decifer orders. Clarify this by asking about computer order entry. This is rare but nice. However, it...