MendedHeart

MendedHeart

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  1. PICC line blood draw

    MendedHeart replied to greyL's topic in General Nursing

    Facility specific with a basic underlying standard. My work just changed ours. Stop IV meds if running Draw back first to check for air then flush with 10mLs, draw/waste 5mLs, draw 10mL for labs...

  2. Risk for unstable blood Glucose level

    MendedHeart replied to ebullion's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You will definitely need to refer to a care plan resource for your related to factor.. I do not believe it is weight loss that causes risk for unstable blood glucose If the pt had a AKA? What happens...

  3. Generic name for vitals machine?

    MendedHeart replied to WalterWho's topic in General Nursing

    We also use

  4. IVPB infusion rate

    MendedHeart replied to theviolinist's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thats fine, just saying what we have. MDs do not ususlly write rate. Rate is not part of the order. Dose, route, frequency, medication is a complete

  5. IVPB infusion rate

    MendedHeart replied to theviolinist's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

  6. Working 2 job vs doing overtime

    MendedHeart replied to widmaerjm's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It definitely depends on where you work. If I pick up an overtime shift, 12 hrs on a weekend night, its like $48/hr vs base rate of about

  7. Nursing program at wake tech?

    MendedHeart replied to junioraaa18's topic in General Students

    I had 170ish the first time I tried to get in. I got #15 on waiting list, and got a call to take a seat in class, but I declined because I still had 2 prereqs left. Got directly in the next semester...

  8. Chest tube--not tidaling--need feedback please!

    MendedHeart replied to nelge16v's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I was gonna ask if it was to suction like Esme said? If so, you can check for tidaling and air leak by pincking off or bending tubing of suction for a sec, ask pt to take a deep breath and cough....

  9. Nursing care plan help

    MendedHeart replied to Honey Bee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I work with these patients all the time...You definitely want to assess pain meds and usage however you MUST make sure its nothing acute FIRST causing this uncontrolled

  10. Nursing care plan help

    MendedHeart replied to Honey Bee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pain should be controllable. What is really important is his assessment , neurovascular specifically--5 P's -Pulses -Pallor-color of skin and area around groin site, is it soft? -paresthesia...

  11. JCAHO Requirement

    MendedHeart replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Are they

  12. JCAHO Requirement

    MendedHeart replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Yea Im with you^^^ Not very cost effective but nice to

  13. JCAHO Requirement

    MendedHeart replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, do u work in a hospital or

  14. JCAHO Requirement

    MendedHeart replied to FineAgain's topic in General Nursing

    We have 2 pill cutters and clean in between patients. The Joint commission is concerned with it being cleaned after use and if staff knows what pills cannot be

  15. Expiration dates and preparing for JC

    MendedHeart replied to ainsliesmom's topic in General Nursing

    Our multi use meds/vials is 28 days from opening per Joint Commission

  16. Help with IV machines--first job!

    MendedHeart replied to Ford85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Like you said, if its a continuous infusion, no need to turn pump off, just stop it, change out bag, clear pump, add volume and start. 1a. Yes, you blue cap line, no need to flush if youve had...

  17. Need care plan help.

    MendedHeart replied to CTrain's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Also if on oxygen, Impaired gas exchange may

  18. Prioritizing nursing Dx

    MendedHeart replied to losilva95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Pretty sure we have established the fact that safety is a priority but thanks fir the

  19. Prioritizing nursing Dx

    MendedHeart replied to losilva95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Insomnia and ED are not mentioned

  20. Help With Oxygen Therapy

    MendedHeart replied to hopeless romantic's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This doesnt make since to me when the air we breathe has 21% oxygen. Probably a typo or maybe adding it to the intitial

  21. Are these true or false rumors about LPN

    MendedHeart replied to mcclot1993's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    This actually depends on the state. Here in NC, CNAs can LEGALLY give medications, insulin, change dressings, ostomy care etc.. The CNA must however take a Medication Administration test to get...

  22. Am I on the right track?

    MendedHeart replied to Needles McGee's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Most hospitals have different ID policies. My hospital says if the MRSA or whatever infectious disease incident was greater than one year from admission then no Isolation is required. Of course, if it...

  23. Raleigh Durham Hospitals?

    MendedHeart replied to Imagine720's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    What floor do u work on

  24. Semi-fower position really helps abdominal pain?

    MendedHeart replied to samiiow's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, this is an interesting question. I think you would need to know the cause first. If its liver pain, I think laying on the right side may help if I remember correctly and someone correct me if im...

  25. Prioritizing nursing Dx

    MendedHeart replied to losilva95's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I couldnt figure out why ppl were saying that safety was first on maslows... yes thankyou Esme, it is bottom to top. Safety is first with every single patient no matter if there is a risk for falls or...