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  1. Who wears gloves when starting an IV?

    dknunges replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    You should always where gloves when starting IV's ( and doing any invasive procedure!). When I learned to start IV's over 23 years ago I did not use gloves, and usually couldn't obtain them unless I...

  2. Legality and Ethics of Terri's past nurses talking to the press

    dknunges replied to ScarlettRN's topic in General Nursing

    My thoughts are that if these nurses are ethical and to be believed, why in the world didn't they speak up at the time the incident's were suppose to have happen. You bet if I would have found...

  3. Sore Hands !

    dknunges replied to Keepstanding's topic in School

    I have the same porblems There are several but here are a few things that have worked for me: Avon Silicone Glove lotion. Goes on smooth, non greasy and can still feel it after washing hands Aveeno...

  4. Nursing student just got a DUI

    dknunges replied to joecalifa's topic in General Nursing

    very well

  5. Share Your Funniest Patient Stories...

    dknunges replied to Trvln Nurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    A couple of funnies I remember: One patient admitted for 24hr observation after D&C. During my assesment when I went to check pad for bleeding was i surprised when I pulled up her gown to fine a...

  6. How did you "get" the skill of starting IV's?

    dknunges replied to Roland's topic in General Nursing

    PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. I know this is hard when you miss so many, your confidence level is below gutter level. I was fortunate to be able to spend time with nurses in Out Patient Surgery and GI...

  7. Nursing School Bloopers

    dknunges replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    I had just graduated from school and was was working nights on OB/GYN Surgical floor. It must have been close to midnight, patient were settled for the night. I was in med room with a couple of...

  8. Nursing School Bloopers

    dknunges replied to Jabber964's topic in Nursing Humor

    Mike, Thanks for sharing, I laughed so hard I was crying. I can just picture it! :rotfl: :rotfl:

  9. Nurses Will Eat Anything

    dknunges replied to bobnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Oh man nothing better than a couple of slices of day old cold pizza after working the 7P-7a shift before going to bed.....AtE this for years when I worked nights. My 3 yr old grandson loves cold pizza...

  10. I Passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    dknunges replied to danfif's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Congrats

  11. HELP! Know Any Tricks to Remember Cardiac Blood Flow?

    dknunges replied to hangnon's topic in General Students

    I remembered this way: Tricuspid comes before bicuspid just like learning to ride a tricycle before

  12. Concerned about my school's low pass % on state boards

    dknunges replied to wannabenursetx's topic in General Nursing

    Change in curriculum or

  13. Nursing Certifications after RN

    dknunges replied to jgg765's topic in General Nursing

    I decided, after working several years in infusion therapy to become certified. I am now an CRNI (certified registered nurse infusionist). This requires 1600 hours of continous work, testing fee and...

  14. comfortable shoes

    dknunges replied to Spider Cat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I wear New Balance and I find that they don't make my feet and legs hurt like nurses shoes or Nike or Reebok's

  15. Pizza

    dknunges replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: To funny Fran, keep um coming :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

  16. Think I failed for the 4th time

    dknunges replied to tiggershadow's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations : :yelclap: :yelclap: :yelclap:

  17. Do you carry a clipboard

    dknunges replied to luvdancink's topic in General Nursing

    I always carry a clipboard when I work. Mine is bright pink and has a calculator on the top.(Hard to loose or anyone to walk off with) Comes in handy having it right there with your "brain" and not...

  18. Diff b/w PICC and Central Line

    dknunges replied to angelique777's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Both PICC and Central line are both central venous catheters based on the tip of each catheter resting in the SVC. The insertion of each catheter differs in that PICC lines can be placed by nurses and...

  19. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    dknunges replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Always treat a patient with respect, the way you would want a friend, family or loved one to be treated. Always remember to take the time to answer the questions of a newly hired employee to your...

  20. Some Excellent Home Remedies That Work

    dknunges replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in General Nursing

    These were great. :rotfl: Thanks for the laughs

  21. can nurses remove a needle from mediport?

    dknunges replied to Ms.RN's topic in Michigan Nursing

    I agree with all the above. It is determined by Nurse Practice Act, Institution P&P and experience of the nurse. We access/deaccess ports all the time as well as remove central

  22. Needlestick-from IV tubing

    dknunges replied to 1sweetnurse's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I to am sorry for your stress in this situation that could and should have been prevented. I would begin by checking with your hospital Infection Control/needlestick committee (whatever the position...

  23. Are all Dr.'s like this?

    dknunges replied to hotnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Mishayla, I had just this thing happen to me years ago. I worked on a OB/GYN surgical floor and we got our share of other female surgical patients also. This was in the time patient were most often...

  24. PACU Inservice Ideas?

    dknunges replied to KristinWW's topic in PACU

    How about Safety in the OR. This could include the not so recent change (Took effect April 17, 2001) in the law that requires all health care works to use safety devices to prevent needlestick and...

  25. Typical Day For A Home Health Nurse | Life of a Nurse

    dknunges replied to hoolahan's topic in Home Health

    AMEN!!!!!!!!!!