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  1. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

    We usually give heparin s/c to our post-ops. If they have an epidural, we have to withhold the heparin for 2 hrs after removal of the
  2. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

    Depending on the Dr's orders, we can change the epi rate according to the pt's pain or sedation within certain parameters. We can change the bag etc. We also remove the catheter when the epi is d/c'd...
  3. Post-op care of pt's with epidural

    Hi Fiona59, Thanks for the information. I work in New Brunswick. I think our policy is going to change soon. I doubt that many hospitals have the same policy we
  4. How many patients?

    I work on a surgical floor. We have 4 teams of 7 pt's each. Each team has one RN and one LPN. One RN in charge without pts. We have a secretary from 0730 - 1530, another from 1000 - 1800, and another...
  5. Hi, Just wondering how pt's with epidurals for post op pain management are cared for in your hospital. I work on a surgical unit with many ortho and abdominal surgeries. We have a room with 3 beds...
  6. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

    Hi siggie13, I checked the policies and order forms at my hospital. Our TPN for Central lines is as follows: Amino Acids 5%, Dextrose 16.6% and Lipids 10 or 20%. and for IV lives: Amino Acids 2.7%,...
  7. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

    The Travasol is definitely a different recipe than the one we use with Central lines and we're NEVER to run the Travasol alone peripherally. We always MUST run it with
  8. Central lines and TPN vs PPN

    Recently we've starting adm TPN through reg IV's. It's not as convenient since you only have the one line to work with so we usually have to start a second line for meds
  9. Hourly Rounding

    I've been working on the same surgical unit for over 11 years. Often 6, 7 or 8 pts each. We have always had hourly rounds. Chances are I'm so busy running around that I see most of them every hour...
  10. Drawing Blood From PICC Lines

    At our hospital it's very rare for a dr to allow blood to be drawn from a
  11. What is ur average 2 week take home pay?

    1. surgical unit rn 2. 40 3. 10.5 4. all shifts, including every 2nd weekend 5. new brunswick, canada 6. $2269.50 (cad) or $2037.16 (usd) every 2 weeks (this doesn't include night, evening, or weekend...
  12. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    During one night shift an elderly man died on our unit. He was in a four-bed ward so we transfered him to a private room so that his family could come in to see him. While we were transferring him,...
  13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    :rotfl: :chuckle :rotfl:
  14. Where are you?

    Hi, I'm in New Brunswick. Been on surgical for over 10 years now. Love
  15. Who does your daily blood work?

    Thanks for your replies everyone. I'm checking this because we are so busy that I thought it would be a good idea to give this work back to the lab or phlebo. I just need some back-up. Thanks again...