Asystole RN

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    So tired of managers who play favorites.......vent

    Asystole RN replied to happygrandma3's topic in Nurse Management

    Being a "good nurse" involves more than just providing direct care. A nurse who only provides patient care is a poor
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    So tired of managers who play favorites.......vent

    Asystole RN replied to happygrandma3's topic in Nurse Management

    Maybe the good nurses should not be so
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    Unemployed nurse- How can I get a job?

    Asystole RN replied to Yesi88's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You can get a job with a MSN with no experience. It actually is not all that uncommon since many schools offer a non-nursing BS to MSN bridge
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    Wow, did I step in it at the new job

    Asystole RN replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    If you do not want to be treated like a child then do not act like one. Take her constructive criticism for what it is. Acknowledge her statements professionally and after a self assessment continue...
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So how is TX great? Since the topic is student loans, not only would someone in TX have their wages garnished but they would also not be able to renew their
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    Rate to run blood?

    Asystole RN replied to KaeliF's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think anyone can give you a solid rate, there are recommendations but I do not think there are hard numbers. At my facility we run it at 100ml/hr for 15 minutes and then routinely run it at...
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    PubMed might be a good place to start. There is the Kaler article as mentioned but Menyhay, Lockman, and Ruschman have also published some articles relating to this, among others. When searching for...
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    That is why they only can garnish 15%-25% Now think about what they can garnish for not paying your income taxes or worse, child
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I would if they were difficult to find but a quick internet search will bring up many of
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    No. Varies by state but this is really not a lawsuit per say but a judgement. BTW, for Federal loans they can garnish up to 15% of your net income, for private they can garnish up to 25% (this too...
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If you do not respond to your court date a default judgement is made against
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    There are 3 different major credit reporting agencies, Experian is just one. You also need to check Transunion, and Equifax. Companies may report to 1, 2, or all 3
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    Wage garnishment related to student loans...has this happened to anyone?

    Asystole RN replied to RNewbie's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    The company is most liklely an asset recovery company that purchased the outstanding debt from the company that you actually owed it to. They usually will only take a percentage of your checks. You...
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    How much pain medicine is too much?

    Asystole RN replied to jlwerley's topic in Patient Medications

    #truth
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    Rn vs bsn hiring critera

    Asystole RN replied to Amerk's topic in Arizona Nursing

    Chamberlain has a physical campus in Arizona along with an online program based out of Illinois. Both programs are accredited as
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    No blood return from PICC...is it a problem??

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

    Using a PICC line that does not draw blood is unacceptable. Thrombus is a serious infection control issue, the thrombus must be cleared to prevent possible CLABSI. Should you activase the line and it...
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    There are two basic studies on port disinfection. The first type states that the longer you scrub the cleaner the port (common sense I think), the other types say that alcohol is ineffective...
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    Nursing listed as 4th on a list of fun jobs.

    Asystole RN replied to DizzyLizzyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I am an Infusion/PICC nurse and I think my job is incredibly
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree with you that CHG is the superior antiseptic due to it's ability to persist upon the skin and the ability to withstand organic contact but I would not liken the alcohol to water....
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Not adhering to set infection control interventions, regardless of rationale, demonstrates poor discipline. Gowning and gloving should become a matter of habit, not a matter of rationalization. Let...
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    Labeling IV bags, bandages

    Asystole RN replied to ghost's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Must not be accredited by the Joint Commission
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    Wiping off IV ports

    Asystole RN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    You can rationalize it all you want, it still is bad practice. Just follow best practices and grab an actual sterile cap. You sound like the people who argue why they do not need to gown and glove...
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    No Arm Bands??

    Asystole RN replied to JerseyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    Still not unusual, especially for that group. Drug rehab if 90% psych, 10% medical. You do not want to institutionalize them. There are ways to verify their ID without armbands. Is this facility...
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    CNA/Nursing Advice

    Asystole RN replied to walkingitch's topic in Men in Nursing

    Depends on your financial status. If you can afford it then you can afford
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    Port-a-cath question

    Asystole RN replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    The hubs were made to instill AND withdraw fluid for a reason... You want to limit the exposure of your patient to infection as much as possible and opening a closed system for an extended period of...