Asystole RN

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    Compact State

    Asystole RN replied to Special_KB's topic in General Students

    Having an immediate family member being a former board member of a noncompact state who debated the topic and still heavily involved in nursing legislation I can tell the OP that this is definitely...
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    Visitor filming during code

    Asystole RN replied to Lev's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What state did this occur in? Many states prohibit filming without consent and in some it is a felony. Honestly though, as a nurse who serves the public and who petitions the state for a license to...
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    Compact State

    Asystole RN replied to Special_KB's topic in General Students

    99.9% of the rationale for homework is to teach you how to research and then analyze your results... There are readily available answers online and explanations from some of the
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    Why not medicine?

    Asystole RN replied to msrxchef's topic in General Nursing

    I always say that I wanted to spend time with the patients and treat people, not diseases. I like the personal interaction and the human bonding. Nursing is unique in healthcare in that we are...
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    So discouraged - a male RN working in a woman's world

    Asystole RN replied to forgop's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    As a male nurse I agree 100%. I do not know if women gossip and bring more drama than men on average per individual BUT they do tend to socialize a lot more. I think this is just a difference between...
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    When would you see D5 .45% NS w/ KCL used?

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

    Very common maintenance fluid used in treating dehydration. You treat dehydration in phases. I have a feeling I am wandering into homework territory but figure that the D5 is metabolized quickly and...
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    The nurse as the patient

    Asystole RN replied to RetrieverGirl's topic in General Nursing

    I sold plasma while in school. They hook you up to a dialysis like machine and you run for an hour or so. Pretty
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    When would you see D5 .45% NS w/ KCL used?

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

    Trick question, it's both a hypotonic and hypertonic fluid. When initially infused it is hypertonic but the dextrose is quickly metabolized leaving just the .45NS w/ KCL which at that point becomes a...
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    Contacting hospital employees

    Asystole RN replied to remotefuse's topic in General Nursing

    Call the main hospital number and ask the operator. I am amazed at how many people overlook the operator, they know
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    Interview with scrubs on

    Asystole RN replied to LH...RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    You need to wear the clothes appropriate for the situation so that you always appear the professional. When you are working with patients it is appropriate to wear work ready attire, scrubs. When you...
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    IV infection rates?

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

    The CDC did not post a hard recommendation because there is no best dwell time, only the best dwell time for that facility and sometimes, that particular unit within the facility. The studies on PIV...
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    Frequency of changing peripheral IV catheter

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

    The INS Standard of Practice are available to the public, you just have to be willing to pay a nominal fee for it just like you do for most references and journals. The INS does not give a hard dwell...
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    Frequency of changing peripheral IV catheter

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

    This is the first time I have heard of the PRN approach, we maintain a 96 hr hard-stop but I am not surprised. The length of time a peripheral can/should stay in highly depends upon your facility and...
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    no blood return port a cath

    Asystole RN replied to carabear1028's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    What side of the chest was this port placed on? Was the catheter a supraclavicular or subclavicular approach? Where did the tip of the catheter reside? 90% of the time poor blood return is due to...
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    Future nursing career after working in Therapeutic Apheresis?

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

    There is nothing that limits your career in nursing... That being said, I would first decide what kind of setting and schedule that you like to work. Do you like the outpatient setting or want to work...
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    Patient vs Client

    Asystole RN replied to ArceusAlpha's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    At the last scope of practice committee meeting I went to last week the board discussed this very topic. Their problem was how to address the patient/client/resident/customer in their advisory...
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

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

    And you think that the staff nurses who place those lines have any say whatsoever in FTEs and scheduling? My hospital staffs banker hours too, to be fair the scheduling department does too, so it can...
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    spastic patient

    Asystole RN replied to Rennie248's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    So your introducer in in the vein but you cannot thread the catheter? Is there blood return from the introducer? Have you assessed the position of the introducer within the vein with ultrasound? Does...
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    Can an RN administer general anesthesia?

    Asystole RN replied to Tinkk's topic in General Nursing

    Laws vary by state but you were not given general anesthesia by a RN, simply due to liability and cost issues in the outpatient setting. If they wanted to give you general they would have had an...
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    IV airbubbles in bloodstream

    Asystole RN replied to pso2's topic in General Nursing

    The air will be trapped within the lungs and absorbed. Now there are issues with the ability of the lungs to absorb based upon the bubble's size, shape, total volume of air, and speed of the air...
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    Start up of a free clinic

    Asystole RN replied to ttouslee's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    If you are looking to create a disclaimer wouldn't you want to consult an attorney in your area? I would imagine that local laws would significantly impact your liability and what you can and cannot...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    A BSN is not a prerequisite to a MSN, although traditionally only the highest level of educational achievement is cited. I have run into many professionals who intentionally cite lower level...
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    Question about PICC draws

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

    Keep in mind that Vacutainer is the brand name for an entire line of products from BD. Vacutainer products can range from the actual collection tubes to butterfly collection sets to transfer devices...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Employer conditions, which is what you described, has little to nothing to do with what makes a profession a profession. Besides, name me the profession with ideal super-awesome working conditions...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Has about 0% to do with nursing education and everything to do with attempting to grab a job in saturated