gertiemae

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1. Ok To Use 1/2 Bag Of Premix?

   gertiemae replied to fostercatmom's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I work night shift in a skilled care center. Our pharmacy supplies us with emergency boxes filled with abx, lasix, assorted IV meds, etc.Sometimes the MD orders a dose that is not supplied. Our Vanco...

2. My Hands Are A Mess! Which Lotion?

   gertiemae replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

   I usually use the latest 'extra-stength' hand cream from the sample bin at Wal-Mart. I've found several good ones, including some of the Jergens for extra dry hands. My current favorite is the...

3. Giving report in LTC

   gertiemae replied to night owl's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   In our center, each hall has it's own report sheet, with room number, patient, doctor, and room for notes on each. Report is usually taped, and the amount of detail varies, depending on how long the...

4. Rn not giving scheduled meds

   gertiemae replied to tinkle's topic in Geriatric, LTC

   If the narcotics were scheduled meds and not PRN, that constitutes a med error for each dose omitted. This is a serious situation, especially if this is not a new nurse, not new to that center, and...