Kowens

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1. Common practice for any ER??

   Kowens replied to BAMARN09's topic in Emergency

   In my hospital, we have smart pumps. Any drug that is in the hospital pharmacy that can be infused, the drug name and dosage is already programed in the pump, this includes intravenous fluids. My...

2. Triage Regulations

   Kowens replied to medic182's topic in Emergency

   I work in a large inner city hospital in PA and have done some research in the area of different triage methods...ESI 4 vs. 5 level...no where in my lit reviews have I seen any mention of a law about...

3. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   Kowens replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I have given and been given compazine in the past and had the pleasure of experiencing the wonderful side effects or shall I say extrapyramidal effects of this medication. So much that I was given...

4. IV Phenergan and Toradol "Push"

   Kowens replied to CrohnieToo's topic in Emergency

   I too have been given phenergan IVP and it took 2 weeks for the bruising, redness and soreness to resolve. I had a red streak that went from the IV insertion site to my AC. I would never take that...

5. i need some advice!

   Kowens replied to carly23's topic in General Nursing

   :yeah:If you want to be a nurse then go for it!! With technology and all of the resources that are out there for students to explore, you can do anything. Just remember to communicate with your...