lpnmommy86

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1. ADN online?

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Online Distance Learning

   I am an LPN. That's what a bridge program is. Lpn to Rn. Aorry, didn't really make that

2. ADN online?

   lpnmommy86 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

   Hi all! I was just wondering if anyone knew of any online bridge program through an actual school. I recently applied to a school in NC with now luck. Would need to be a school that is in the SC...

3. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Sometimes you can thump the air bubbles to either end of the tubing to get rid of

4. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   I was referring to the amount being wasted while priming the tube. The 30 ml I mentioned previously was a little over exaggerated. I prime slower when priming any type of added medication as not to...

5. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   This is just with saline. I don't do that with added medication. Should've clarified

6. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Everyone can rest assured that this nurse will not run anything on a peds pt without a pump ever again. And I usually run around 30ml in the iv tubing bag to make sure bubbles are out. I am a new ED...

7. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Please see previous

8. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   You can bet it was a lesson learned. I was/am mortified. I will not forget it ever again. Dr was called to the room when this happened. I was not sure what happened at the time. This is the only...

9. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

   lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

   Thank you

10. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    There was coughing for a few mins. Then he seemed ok. So, should the child be in the clear? I had to leave before he was discharged, but when I left he was ok. just want some peace of

11. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    lpnmommy86 replied to lpnmommy86's topic in Emergency

    The iv tubing itself was not primed. It was normal saline that needed to be infused. Careless mistake. Too complacent. I just reread my post. I see how that could be unclear. Did this

12. Forgetting to prime peripheral IV line...

    lpnmommy86 posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi All! I have been dealing with this in my head all night!! I've searched the internet, but would like your input. If you forget to prime a peripheral IV line that infuse by gravity on a child, what...