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    Scanning in the supply room

    Asystole RN replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    If the OP, and her hospital, are serious about organizing their logistics with supply tracking then there are entire companies dedicated to this. I would recommend asking for a meeting with several of...
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    Scanning in the supply room

    Asystole RN replied to elizabeast7's topic in General Nursing

    Supplies costing more than $10 were stored in an electronic cabinet (Pyxis/Omnicell) and were signed out. The less expensive supplies were averaged out and billed to patients in a daily supply cost...
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    Calling experienced AZ RNs: CRMC vs HH?

    Asystole RN replied to lindsayem's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I worked at CRMC before the new tower was built and currently work with both hospitals away from the bedside. Personally, I am inclined to side with CRMC just because it is a Dignity Health hospital,...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    Asystole RN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    To be fair there are no studies that would suggest that tiny elves that live on the end of the catheter to keep the ends clear and precipitate free either. Hard to prove a negative. Considering that...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    Asystole RN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    There is a difference between "bad practice" and "practice with caution." One must take into account the care settings and the how new the medications are to the patient and the patient status....
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    2016 Salary thread

    Asystole RN replied to kbrn2002's topic in General Nursing

    $112k salary 4 weeks vacation No work the weeks of all holidays (does not count against vacation) Excellent health and other benefits BSN Healthcare Industry Consultant Vascular Access, Infusion...
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    Using Both Ports Of Central Line

    Asystole RN replied to NurseQT's topic in General Nursing

    The colors do not mean anything on the Bard PowerPICC (sounds like what you are describing) and are only there so that you can differentiate the two for charting. Running two concurrent IV ABX should...
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    CVC placement by Vascular Access Nurses

    Asystole RN replied to VascularNurse1006's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I know of registered nurses placing advanced devices like ports. The vascular access teams placing CVCs tend to actually place more CVCs than PICCs, especially IJs. Unfortunately, respiratory...
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    CVC dressing change

    Asystole RN replied to drdonna's topic in General Nursing

    A little critical thinking here. Something happens. They call forth expert witnesses to determine if your actions were reasonable and prudent. Do you think the expert witness is just going to say,...
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    CVC dressing change

    Asystole RN replied to drdonna's topic in General Nursing

    There is no such thing as a "legal" standard of practice as in there being laws but personally knowing and personally being involved in legal consulting I can assure you that if something happened the...
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    to intervene or not to intervene

    Asystole RN replied to nursephillyphil's topic in General Nursing

    I am not sure what a "COB" is but you do whatever you would normally due if this person was in any other location and you happened to stumble upon them. You take the necessary prudent and reasonable...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) The petition for a writ of certiorari is granted limited to the following question: Whether the following provisions, D.C. Code §§ 7-2502.02(a)(4),...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't that interesting. So gun-restricitions did not seem to lower California's homicide rate? I don't think that can be true though, there are so many on here assuring me that restricting gun access...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    Just interjecting a little history here. Compared to modern firearms, you are correct with regards to the abilities of muskets, but it is a myth to think that they were inaccurate rifles. For a...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    The inability to express your opinion without being insulting or pejorative really says a lot about the foundation of your argument. I suspect you live in another country. Firearms have a very deep...
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    CVC dressing change

    Asystole RN replied to drdonna's topic in General Nursing

    You can use clean gloves to remove the old dressing and disposable equipment like the securement device and the antimicrobial disk if you facility is using them. The site then needs to be cleansed in...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    It is currently illegal for a prohibited person to purchase a firearm from a FFL or private party and it is illegal to sell to them whether it is a private party or FFL. Exactly how does making...
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Asystole RN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Most people have no clue as to what the actual operating costs are for medical companies. They know it is "expensive" but there is "expensive" and "EXPENSIVE." Pharmaceutical companies will focus...
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    Should Healthcare Professionals Ask About Guns in the Home?

    Asystole RN replied to P-RN's topic in General Nursing

    The issue with asking is that many would deem the issue to be so minor compared to other childhood issues such as fire safety that asking about it is silly. Others would ask if a registered nurse...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    You should tell the ATF that then because they are saying that they were illegal. Rifles Used in San Bernardino Shooting Illegal Under State Law -
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Asystole RN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Nurses as a whole have no clue as to what it costs to research, develop, and then bring a product to market, let alone a drug. I work on the medical device side of the industry which is MUCH less...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    It actually only took a couple of officers to light their SUV up. Granted a lot showed up but initially it was only a couple of officers, the two were bleeding out then the rest showed up. I do not...
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Asystole RN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Drug pricing and big pharma” are always a hot topic and people assume the high prices are outright theft. What a lot of people do not realize is that companies that develop and market a...
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    Pharmaceutical companies are crooks!

    Asystole RN replied to klone's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I am happy companies can charge whatever they want for their products. If you don't like their product or how much it costs, don't buy it. Be an informed consumer, like in all things. The...
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    Concealed Carry for Caregivers

    Asystole RN replied to ClaraRedheart's topic in General Nursing

    I am going to repost this because I think you missed my comment. Punched in the chest lol! Done my research