Zachary2011 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing
Where I work , The only difference between an RN and LVN is that LVNS can't push cardiac drugs, dc central lines, dc picc lines, and charge the floor. In order to push even the non-cardiac drugs they...
Zachary2011 replied to JUSTYSMOM's topic in Emergency
A young couple brought their 4 month old in because he was crying for 3 hours earlier in the day, no fever, no vomiting, no rash, no nothing. Very cute baby
I never understood why Docs order K-Riders for pts not NPO and who can tolerate Liquid, Tablet, or Capsule Potassium. Its VERY WELL ABSORBED po and not only do you not have to worry about discomfort...
Zachary2011 replied to akvarmit's topic in Emergency
Hep and tridil are compatible, no reason to run seperatly, this also decreases pt. safety issues with less lines, allows pt a little more freedom of movement. I always run NS with any drip that is...