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Distance learning is as effective as YOU (the learner) makes it! As someone has pointed out, you MUST be self-directed and motivated. I was once skeptical about distance education. My ADN schooling was traditional classroom setting. MY BSN was entirely distance learning. MY MSN was a classroom/distance mix. I gained useful knowledge during all three programs. It is not ALL about the student. Choose a reputable college/university for distanced education. All college/university systems ARE NOT EQUAL in the respects of distance education. Some systems have it down to a science! University of Phoenix (expensive) and Texas Tech are two that I know of. Good luck to you.

Can they abolish the LVN/LPN role? I am pretty sure they can. Will they abolish the LVN/LPN role? I highly doubt!

Why feel guilty about returning to school for more money, prestige, autonomy? Who returns to school to make less? How many of us would be RN's simply for the love of the profession w/o any pay? If you are persuing CRNA congratulations. CRNA schools are limited are highly competitive (and expensive). Yes, you should consider pay grade before returning to school! You should always ask yourself, "Is this worth they money?" Be a smart buyer. Higher education is a purchase! Remain professional and diligent in your practice and success will prevail regardless of why you chose to return to school. On the contrary, more money does not equate to happiness.

The facility in which I am employed has specific guidelines/protocol for flushing central lines, particularly triple lumens since that is the focus of your concern. Policy states that for triple lumens, each port must be flushed with 3 cc of heparinized saline with a dilution of 100 units per 1 cc (or ml) a minimum of once a day unless directed otherwise. That means that a total of 900 units of heparinized saline will be introduced into a triple lumen catheter during a single procedure. Another member spoke of concerns regarding HITTS. To address that issue, before flushing the catherter, ALL CONTENTS WITHIN THE CATHETER MUST FIRST BE ASPIRATED! I can honestly say that I was once out of compliane. I thought the dilution was 100 units of heparin per 3 cc of normal saline. After checking various sources, it appears that many facilities prescribe to 100 units heparin per 1 cc normal saline method (10 units of heparin per 1 cc normal saline for children). It is also suggested to use a separate syringe for each lumen/port. undefined