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1. Blood transfusion administration scenario question

   samiam4 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Outpatient Hematologic Oncology pt (pt ANC- 60 [pt is neutropenic], plts - 4, hgb-6) received platelet/PRBC transfusion. Prior to start of platelets baseline vital signs were T-97.9, Hr-94, RR-18,...

2. Float RN as a new grad?

   samiam4 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I need some advice from the experienced RN's and the new grads who are in the float pool. Or any advice from anyone would be amazing! I was offered a position in the RN float pool at the hospital I...

3. Job interview before NCLEX?

   samiam4 replied to Meg86an's topic in Nursing Career

   Yea they can hire you. They would probably want u to get a temporary license to practice in the state of md. After u take your NCLEX you will have to get your md license- which all cost money. What...

4. IV push and IPID

   samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in Patient Medications

   intermittent peripheral infusion device....I thought it meant the same thing as a saline

5. IV push and IPID

   samiam4 posted a topic in Patient Medications

   I was just wondering when you flush an ipid, administer med, and flush again...does that med mix with the saline that's in the saline lock? Or is the flush a barrier to what may go into the saline...

6. Feelings about Nursing School?!

   samiam4 posted a topic in General Students

   Hello Everyone, I was just wondering how everyone feels after leaving clinical? Everytime I leave clinical I feel like a total idiot. I also feel like my patient's are going to die after being under...

7. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

   samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

   Today, I learned more about my patient before he passed away. Apparently he started to complain of chest pain. An EKG was ordered and found that he went into Atrial Fib. Also his lab values were all...

8. IV solutions incompatibility (saline/0.9% NaCl)

   samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Students

   Thanks. Is there anything that NaCl isn't compatible with? Just

9. IV solutions incompatibility (saline/0.9% NaCl)

   samiam4 posted a topic in General Students

   Correct me if I'm wrong but isSaline the same thing as 0.9% NaCl and NSS? Also if someone has an IV with 5% Dextrose in sterile water, is that sterile water 0.9% NaCl? Scenario: if pt has a continuous...

10. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    07302003 the way you were in nursing school sounds exactly like me. Esme12 I actually didnt think that I made any mistakes until I was home and reflecting on my day. I do contact my teacher when I...

11. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for sharing your story MyUserName, RN. It feels good to know we can all lean on one another during a tragic event. Even if it's just sharing similar stories. It really does make me feel less...

12. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, thank you so much for that post AICU RN. It's really nice to know that I'm not alone with this whole situation. I really really appreciate it. This nursing board gives me the strength to carry on...

13. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the comments. The more you all comment about the situation the better I'm

14. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 replied to samiam4's topic in General Nursing

    In report that morning the primary nurse told me he desat's into the 60's overnight...He had pnuemonia, CHF, type 2 diabetes, pulmonary hypertension just to name a few things... Even if he was really...

15. Oxygen levels possibly hurt pt?!

    samiam4 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I was switching my patients nasal cannula over to a nonmask rebreather with a PCA tech. The pt must be on oxygen at all times so I had someone help me. When the PCA switched patient over from nasal...