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Have you checked out York University for Internationally educated nurses. It is another route But you need time, money and availability Bachelor of Science in Nursing for Internationally Educated Nurses | School of Nursing

also CardioMed :: Home Use them for all arterial lines. They work.

Have you tried ebay? With the new AACN Procedural manuel out old ones will probably be posted in time. Canadian site has many posted.

I would also check your hospital for harassment (bully) policies. Every hospital, school of nursing should have one. Policies have clear lines on what to do and protection for the one reporting. We should advocate for these policies. As mortizny says no one deserves to be bullied. Well done Bortaz, RN

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She is being a bully to them.

Believe me we have all done something we wish we could take back. Forgive yourself. Lots of hugs.

Thank you for this post. You gave me a glimpse of the horror that you have witnessed on a daily basis. I will go to the web site that you have posted. I am speechless of your selfless acts. Bless all of you.

I agree with NewYorkerGirl to some degree. What about some posts that are still useful that are timeless. Such as many from Daytonite.

Thanks for the comments. We do not use chlorhexidine just soap and water. I know they do for adults and wanted to know if anyone used on neonates,

I smiled when I read this post. Thanks

First stop the negative thinking about yourself. 17 shifts! Not many at all. Not even a month. It is normal to feel this way. We all have days we love or wish to forget no matter how many years we have. It takes time to learn the ropes.

Hello Any one using sage chlorhexidine bath wipes on neonates?

I saw this trend many years ago. I learn something new every day whether its reading, classes or talking with other nurses/physicians. How can you not? I have always wondered why they are in a rush to do it all so new. Two years is pretty new to me. You need time to learn, time to obtain wisdom and time to build inner strength for all the stresses of the job.

Have you searched allnurses. Search for report sheet or brain sheet and a few will come up. Its a start.

How right you are about pharmacy prepared infusions verses made in critical care. Reduce risk of contamination especially if the pharmacy complies with chapter 797. Not to mention all the interruptions the critical care nurse experiences. Our manager has a membership in INS. We follow the line changes noted in the CDC guidelines. We do not practise re-sites. We now use much more picc's plus cvl's.

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We run 1.5 to 2ml Of heparin/saline. Have never seen any evidence on it.

Hello Jan 1. We prepare the first syringes when the patient is admitted. Next day pharmacy prepares all syringes and bags. 2. We change the bag or syringe every 24 hours unless it has a special time limit. 3. We have standard concentrations for our patients. Pharmacy is refining each year. We use the same size syringe for all infusions to match the concentrations. We use prepared bags e.g. dopamine but it all depends on their weights. 4. Never decant 5. Heparin in all lines. 6. Yes to dextrose. Sometimes saline/heparin with cvp 7. all pressure lines on syringe pumps 8. all flush solutions changed every 24 hours. I totally understand changing vasoactives daily when it is a syringe verses a bag. I double pump or I set up another pump and line and switch out close to the patient.

hello I have the same question also. I also want to know what staff do for air in line when switching to bags.

1) An interesting job that you enjoy 5 2) A boss who treats everyone the same, regardless of circumstance 4 3) Getting praise and other recognition for the work that you do 3 4) A job that is routine without much change from day to day 1 5) The opportunity for advancement 4 6) A nice title regardless of pay 1 7) Job responsibility that gives you freedom to do things your own way 4 8) Good working conditions (i.e. safe environment, cafeteria) 4 9) The opportunity to learn new things 5 10) Emphasis on following the rules, regulations, and procedures 4 11) A job that you can do well and succeed at 5 12) Job security: a career with only one company 3 it depends on the job and conditions

Yes, it is very cyclical.

When I was entering Nursing school in the 70"s I was told good luck in finding a job. I graduated. Many friends went to the States for jobs. They moved to find jobs. I kept had it and found a job at home. Year later found another job which I wanted and have been at this job greater than 35 years. Yes, the job market is unpredictable. It has always been and will forever. I guess this topic will repeat itself through the ages.

Found on allnurses

Many years ago when I graduated there were no jobs. Many of my friends went to the United States. Have you tried Canada.