pang.matthew

Say I backprime a 50 mL antibiotic with NS. So the primary tubing is filled with NS and there's fewer air bubbles in the tubing. If I set the machine at 50 mL, is the amount of antibiotic the patient is getting 50 mL minus the volume in the primary tubing which is filled with NS? So is it better to just prime with the antibiotic and let some medicine drip out to get rid of the air bubbles, flick the tubing until the air bubbles are gone, or backprime with NS? (I am assuming NS is compatible with whatever antibiotic I am give.) And does anyone know approximately how many mL's are in most primary tubing sets? Thanks!

I'm not sure, my biggest concern is the CA nursing board is still overwhelmed. I tried calling them to ask about this and they have a busy dial tone. I think my way will be faster.

I trained in the US.

Thanks guys this was pretty helpful. I was just wondering with the problems in CA whether it made sense to apply to an outside state and then endorse in CA as well. I plan on applying everywhere once I graduate, so that's what I'm going to do. Apply to CO then endorse in CA.

I'm paying to take the NCLEX and I'm wondering which state board I should register for. My home state is California, but I will also be applying to jobs out of state. I'm not sure if California is still impacted. Should I register to an out of state nursing board, say Colorado, and would I be able to take the NCLEX in California and just send my score/paperwork to Colorado?