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1. PICC Lines

   b981 posted a topic in Infusion

   I have a question about PICC Lines. If a line will not draw blood, is it okay to flush. This is what I've always been taught. I just started a new job and was going to flush the line. The LPN who was precepting me (I'm an RN and not a new nurse) ...

2. What is the Law for Nurses taking breaks?

   b981 replied to Ebeza's topic in Activism

   Where I work I was told that nurses don't take breaks, meaning RNs. LPNs and CNAs take breaks. Most of them smoke. I asked about drinking water and was told that they check into the hospital on their days off to get IV fluids. We are not allowed ...