Nurse_Extern

I'm just looking for opinions form nurses as to what they consider a nursing error.

I am looking for the perception of the nurse and what their view is.

The view of a nursing error varies widely among nurses. What is your view of a nursing error?

I was just curious what you chose? Any advice for a soon to be RN grad?

We don't currently have a policy in place; but through research with various manufacturers, I have found you can safely remove the amount needed for a therapeutic phlebotomy using the protocol for lab draws.

I am not 100% sure but I have been told Michigan State offers an ADN to MSN program but I have not had time to find more information about it.

Have you found anything yet?

Yes, we have many Hemochromatosis pt that have poor peripheral veins. I have done a lot of research about mediports, PICC lines, and Central lines. I know how to safely access all three. I am trying to find out if other medical facilities are using the devices to do the therapeutic phlebotomies and if they have a protocol in place for it.

I am a nurse extern working in an infusion center. We have a few patients who need therapeutic phlebotomies, however, they do not have good peripheral veins. I was just looking for any information in regards to using a mediport, PICC line, or central line for the therapeutic phlebotomy. Does your medical facility have a protocol in place? Do you know of any research in which would help us get one in place?