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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You need to re-read the OPs initial post. Much of it has to do with non-nursing degrees and the thought that since these nurses are not actively profiting from these degrees that they wasted their...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Those dumb nurses and their education! How dare their want to further their education, even if it is solely for personal reasons that has nothing to do with their professional career. Someone has to...
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    This has to be the only profession where being more educated is looked down
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    Do you need all those degrees?

    Asystole RN replied to dnsonthego's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I went back to school for my BSN because I wanted it, for myself. I am going back to school for my MSN/MBA because I want it, for myself. The
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    PSI, or pound-force per square inch, is derived from dividing the amount of force by the surface area. If a nurse exerts an average amount of force on a syringe then the PSI will increase or decrease...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    The most common rationales I hear are to adhere to always assessing patency before using the line and to ensure that the lumen is clear of any residual medication. Is it entirely necessary? Probably...
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    How do you feel about new grads going for their np with little experience?

    Asystole RN replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    Although true, the scope of practice for MDs tends to be greater, necessitating a longer residency. If a longer residency is required for a nurse practitioner to gain experience then the nurse...
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    How do you feel about new grads going for their np with little experience?

    Asystole RN replied to garn12's topic in General Nursing

    Do physicians have to work as medical assistants, PAs, or nurses for X amount of time before becoming a physician? Why should it be different for nurse
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    10mL bore syringes is still the standard. There is little information on actual drawing bore size, I'll have to look up the AABB standards. I know that vaccutainers are contraindicated for use with...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Is the protocol to waste 3mL of blood or to use a 3mL BORE syringe to waste 3 mL of blood? Big
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    Ethical question

    Asystole RN replied to achelle06's topic in General Nursing

    I was not using it in the religious associated form but rather in the modern "highly valued an important" form. The term was used to differentiate it from a simple legal duty and show that the duty...
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    Auto reject application AGAIN?

    Asystole RN replied to SleeepyRN's topic in General Nursing

    All 245,382 applicants before you took the slot. Meeting the minimal requirements means you will get minimal consideration. Sorry, play
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    Ethical question

    Asystole RN replied to achelle06's topic in General Nursing

    The fact that this question has to be asked terrifies me. I commend the OP for coming out and asking but I wonder how many do not? We must keep in mind that our patients, clients, customers are human...
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    Bard Site-Rite Prevue

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

    We were never able to overcome the challenges inherent in the PowerGilde midlines and discontinued the trial. From what we hear the PowerGlides have been difficult to adopt across the board and they...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Out of all the conferences and meetings I have never heard a leading expert claim there was zero risk, and I have personally met Lynn and heard her speak. The INS Standards clearly state that there is...
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    Question about ethics... old college professor told my boss to fire me

    Asystole RN replied to cecikata's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am sorry for your troubles. A certain amount of gossip between professionals is not only expected, but desired. This is often called networking. This should highlight the necessity of positive...
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    Home Infusion- Per Diem?

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

    Depends upon the employer. Sometimes there are shifts, most of the time there are not. Sometimes you are paid per patient, most of the time hourly. You really need to ask these questions from your...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Generally the IFUs, at least for Bard Access Systems, says that the minimum of a 4Fr should be used for blood draws. The rationale for not interrupting TPN infusions is from the high risk of CLABSI...
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    Lawsuit Claims Nurse Was 'Worked to Death'

    Asystole RN replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I used to work for a repo company cleaning out nasty cars that were usually filled with bodily fluids of some kind and used needles, in a dirt lot, in downtown Phoenix, where it would routinely rise...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Not all PICCs are the same. As you may know there are power injectable and non-power injectable. There are also different materials and different lumen sizes. The catheters may be trimmable or non...
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    Home Infusion- Per Diem?

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

    -Is the per diem status based on how many days you work in a certain time period or is it based on how many patients you see in a certain time period? Per diem should be differentiated from...
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    PICC line blood draw

    Asystole RN replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Are you sure that you used the syringe with pure blood instead of accidentally grabbing the waste and filling the tubes? It is not uncommon to accidentally grab the waste on the table, especially when...
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    PICC lines and k-pads

    Asystole RN replied to onetiredmomma's topic in General Nursing

    There is no suitable research regarding k-pads or other heating/cooling interventions post insertion for the prevention or management of PICC related complications such as vascular spasms. Are you...
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    Ultrasound for PIV placement

    Asystole RN replied to amy1197's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    PM me your email and I will send you our
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    Respiratory Therapists Inserting PICC Lines

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

    New grads in Arizona start around ther $30 area and we get paid ALOT less than California nurses, and keep in mind California is larger than most countries...the wages tend to vary with the