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1. Heparin Flush vs. Saline Flush (PICC and CVC)

   ambiance replied to wonderwoman92's topic in Patient Medications

   Like it was previously mentioned, what you use verses what you flush with depends on your hospital policy. For example, at my hospital we flush power PICCs with saline and neonate and infant PICCs...

2. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

   ambiance replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

   I have to agree with iluvgusgus about the fact that nursing is a privilege. It takes a special person to be a nurse whether it is on the floor or in an ICU. Although I know that it is not the case...

3. How to become a CNA again.

   ambiance replied to roreyn02's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   Just as vintagemother stated, you will most likely find happiness working in home health. I can definitely understand the undue stress a person can have by being responsible for so many patients at...

4. Got a job...then quit the job.....

   ambiance replied to RN that never was's topic in Nursing Career

   Hmm...I think what has happened to you (this is just an opinion by the way, not a fact)is that you have become tremendously down hearted. I may not understand your feelings completely, but I can...

5. Was this a HIPAA violation

   ambiance replied to blkbusa13's topic in HIPAA Challenges

   I have to agree with toomuchbaloney. It is not a violation to tell the patient's visiting child that it is standard hospital policy to screen patients for MRSA and keep them on contact precautions...

6. Facial hair for interview?

   ambiance replied to Doindia's topic in Men in Nursing

   Isn't it better to be safe than sorry? There's no way to know how the people at the facility feel about beards unless you talk to someone who works there or go people watching. If this is not an...

7. Veterans Affairs LPN Interview Help

   ambiance replied to Allstar2014's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   I am not an expert at interviewing, however I will try my best to advice you a little bit. :) When you are interviewing it is important that you prepare in advance. The more prepared you are, the...

8. Why are Coworkers Discouraging me from doing my LPN

   ambiance replied to badbwoyjojo's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

   I think you should just do what's right for you. You know your situation, as well as your limitations. The people who are discouraging you are not the ones who have to live with your decisions; you...

9. Consolidation on Peds CCCU

   ambiance replied to justgowiththeflo's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   I've been looking into this issue as well because I have recently been hired into a cardiac PICU. Although I am not an expert, my research has shown that a lot of individuals like the Manual of...