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  1. Aspirating air bubble from the IV line

    mugs posted a topic in General Nursing

    Scenario - Patient is connected to IV via IV pump . After few minutes of IV infusion, IV pump beeps " Air in line". How could the nurse aspirate the air bubble via needleless syringe without...

  2. Taking care of confused patients in subacute setting

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    In LTC and subcute many patients have dementia. I told the aide to keep watch on the patient and put the cannula back if it is not in place.Is it okay to tape the cannula to patient's nose? Yes his O2...

  3. Aspirating air bubble from the IV line

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have problems while priming the tubing for the first time but when I reuse the tubing to hang the next IV I have air bubble problem I try to prime it by disconnecting it from patient but after...

  4. Aspirating air bubble from the IV line

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone. Thanks 1ohionurse for explaining every step and thanks biotobsn for explaining the rationale for clamping the tubing below the port

  5. Finished!

    mugs replied to NanikRN's topic in Western Governors University

    Congratulations

  6. New job RN. Overwhelmed

    mugs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I got my first job as an RN and now I am all by myself.I am so overwhelmed by 30 patients I have in the LTC. I don't know how I am going to handle it. My shift was 7-3 I stayed 7-7 to get all done. I...

  7. Anyone starting RN to BSN online in Fall 2014

    mugs posted a topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Hi I am taking the first class of RN - BSN online program this Fall. NURS 3645 starts Monday , Nov 3, 2014. Any advice from the past students. This is the first online class I am taking. Bit...

  8. Anyone starting RN to BSN online in Fall 2014

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    How about setting up a facebook

  9. Anyone starting RN to BSN online in Fall 2014

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Yes nico84 I am with you in the same class.It is overwhelming I felt the information was scattered all over the place. We will successfully get through this

  10. RN to BSN

    mugs posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I recently completed Diploma in Nursing from St Francis SON - Mercer County Community College. I enquired about Grand Canyon and Walden the total cost of their RN to BSN is coming to about $20000. Is...

  11. RN to BSN

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Thanks for all the

  12. ATI virtual ATI review for NCLEX

    mugs posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Is the virtual ATI review- NCLEX helpful? Has anyone taken it ?Please

  13. ATI virtual ATI review for NCLEX

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks

  14. Need information about gauze/drain sponges combine pad

    mugs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I am a nursing student. I get confused when it comes to using the various wound care products. What is the purspose of gauze sponges ( 4" x 4 ") Drain Sponges ( 4" x 4") combine pad ( 5" x 9" ) How do...

  15. Need information about gauze/drain sponges combine pad

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks you all. Thanks for all suggestions. I will definitely look for all the available dressings in the

  16. How to improve clinical skills

    mugs posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I need to work on my clinical skills.I need to know how to do things faster like administering medications IM IV .....? Has this happen to anyone else during clinicals and if this happened how did you...

  17. How to improve clinical skills

    mugs replied to mugs's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thank

  18. PO medicine administration

    mugs posted a topic in General Students

    This is my first semester in Nursing school. Today I had to give around seven medications to the patient. I was overwhelmed and was nervous while opening the packages.I want to know how should I...

  19. Starting St. francis School of Nursing,Trenton NJ in the Fall 2012

    mugs replied to nutley's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I will be also starting the program at Saint Francis SON in Fall 2012. I was just wondering whether we can buy used books( older edition). Do you have the books already or are you going to buy them...

  20. Mom & Student

    mugs replied to Isaacsmom09's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Make a daily planner and think where you could save on time.Good luck. Nothing is impossible.You can do it.Good

  21. Biology review sites?

    mugs replied to staceym's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Read the A&P texts if you have.Go through class notes.use google. I got this website GetBodySmart: Interactive Tutorials and Quizzes On Human Anatomy and Physiology when I googled. Good luck for...

  22. Rn schools in NJ

    mugs replied to letstalk's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    I got accepted in to St.Francis School of Nursing for Fall 2012.It is an ADN program. I heard they have good NCLEX passing rate. I am not sure how to rate it between 1-5

  23. Health Examination/Physical health history form for Nursing Admission

    mugs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Does health Insurance cover all the immunizations required for Nursing enrollment. If the insurance doesn't cover the immunization and tests (ppd chest x-ray etc) Is there any doctor in Central NJ...

  24. What to do while waiting for the Nursing program to start?

    mugs posted a topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Got acceptance from the nursing school but their nursing program starts in August 2012.Want to know what should I do till August 2012 so that I could be able to get job once I am graduated at the same...