Nrscass

Thank you so much for all your responses. I think that if it is ordered again, which it will be i will use my nursing option to request it be give IM. This is a tricky drug and i think very invasive given full strength into the vein, my experience. Again, thank you for the input!!!

Good day everyone. I have a question that may seem simple but i am spinning my wheels trying to get an answer i am comfortable with. I know what my IV bible says and states about giving Diazepam IV. I happen to like to dilute my drugs if possible. Book says not to dilute because of crystalization/etc. in the line. It is to be given at the port closest to the pt and to give a specific amount over 1 miniute. If this is not diluted it burns really bad going in, no matter how slow it is given, and if it is given closest to the pt it is being diluted no matter what unless the line is pinched off, drip is stopped etc. Let me communicate first that the IV's and line I am talking about are in no longer than 3 hours max. Can an experienced nurse or nurses out there please help me to understand and share your experience with this if you have it?? Yes, I am a new nurse (in my book) and i am looking for input. Thank you so very much in advance.

Freezes everywhere, but they are still trying to bring nurses in from other countries....I don't get it!

I Agree!

Would anyone happen to have any pearls of wisdom regarding a new grad resume? I am getting conflicting information. One says to list my clinical experience, one says to omit it completely because they will already figure that has taken place...Thank you in advance, Nrscass

Thank you for all your posts. Yes, I have looked into LTC and this would not be an issue for me. Polly, I am not sure where you live but In Az with your experience as an LPN and being a new RN you would be the first to be hired under an EMT with experience. I know the Navy is hiring, to bad they won't take anyone over 42. Hummmm. Onward to the job search!

I have a question for all of you experienced nurses and I am sure this is not a new question. I am getting ready to graduate from a wonderful school that is well known for producing great nurses. I have spent a tremendous amount of time searching for a prospective a job. I am willing to move to another state but it does not make sense to license in another state unless I have the job. What is most frustrating is that everything I am finding all the jobs are requiring at least one year experience and the job discription states NO NEW GRADS PLEASE. Are you kidding me??? I will make a fabulous nurse and I am looking forward to a rewarding career in patient care. Please help with any suggestions, I will be forever grateful. Lost in the shuffle