MikeyT-c-IV

MikeyT-c-IV

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  1. Dual Lumen Midlines and Drug Compatibility

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to MikeyT-c-IV's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Agreed. Having a lively debate at

  2. Dual Lumen Midlines and Drug Compatibility

    MikeyT-c-IV posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Does anyone have an opinion and/or any studies regarding the simultaneous infusion of incompatible medications in a dual lumen midline? Meaning, Drug A in lumen 1 and drug B in lumen 2 and the drugs...

  3. Rehab nursing - Yes or No?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to mymunnich's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have heard in the past, on this website, that some employers do not like to hire nurses who are looking to move from rehab to acute care. In my state, Oklahoma, many hospitals would appreciate any...

  4. Central Line Placement and Masks

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to applesxoranges's topic in Emergency

    Yes, generally. I'm kind of lenient on this issue. If I am placing a PICC say, in a very large E.D. room and the family is sitting in a chair 10 feet away, no. In one of our small inpatient rooms...

  5. MSN In Leadership Programs

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Success2011's topic in Nurse Management

    I agree with Carrie_RN. Look at your in-state universities. You will take advantage of lower resident tuition fees plus probably get a similar quality education as some of the schools listed above. I...

  6. When to insert PICC/Central Lines?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I would probably advocate for a midline or a PICC. It sounds like multiple meds are infusing. Given the nature of her vasculature and especially this pt's plan of care, I think a PICC would probably...

  7. PICC RN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to fangguixiao's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    With the smaller veins, depending on assessment, I'll access the vein a bit closer to the AC area than I normally would since it's a bit more superficial. I always use the 1.75" IV cath that comes in...

  8. Use of Ultrasound Guidance for PIVs

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to bgxyrnf's topic in General Nursing

    I've been placing USGPIV's for about 11 or 12 years. I'm on a vascular access team. I started using ultrasound a couple of years before I started placing PICC's and midlines. I haven't kept track of...

  9. Sick Leave

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NurseAries's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to go to your doctor if you are unable to work due to illness and get a note. At least you will have a paper trail. I haven't called in sick for over 15 years! But finally this year I had...

  10. supra pubic caths

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to jaa631's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Exactly this. Unless you have a contract to provide formal education this could be a bad situation a

  11. Medical Gloves Survey

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to dpreece1's topic in General Nursing

    •Do you have a preference for a particular glove material? (if so, why?) I have used all three materials. The vinyl is horrible, difficult to don and too thick for certain assessments. I could...

  12. Survey Monkey Employer Surveys.

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Same. I'm in a 2 person department. So when they see our survey... well, you

  13. Compensation fair or not?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to feelix's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I'm glad you posted this question. I've been curious about the ballpark figure for online adjunct positions. I think it would be worth it for the experience and an opportunity to figure out if it is...

  14. Valved picc fluids by gravity to slow

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to BRNNCH's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Also remember a PICC is much longer than a PIV so there will be more resistance with the gravity flow. A regular PIV may only be a couple of cm long but a PICC can be quite long up to 55cm depending...

  15. slower paced MSN in nursing education

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to phnII's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I took online classes at a University in my State. I did not take the education route but I do know it is only 11 classes (3 credit hours each) and each class was around $315/hr. None of my books were...

  16. Anyone out there attend a RN to BSN program?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Alexx_xox's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I completed an online RN-BSN program a couple of years ago. Each course required a major paper, weekly discussion posts, and assigned readings. I had one group project (not a fan) that involved...

  17. Nurse, clean up aisle 5 (rant)

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    Every time I go place a PICC I need to use the bedside table. More often than not, the table is a complete disaster and needs a good cleaning anyway. I'm happy to do my

  18. PICC line companies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to kynurse62's topic in General Nursing

    Agree with IVRUS. I've seen companies charge from about $300 to $650. Not to be too biased, the higher charging insertion rate usually involves navigation equipment and usually elimination of the...

  19. Staff Retention Policies

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Positive_Outlook's topic in General Nursing

    Agree. The problem is, especially in the corporate atmosphere, even our CNO is powerless. The corporate chain of command above our CEO and CNO call the shots. I don't think they truly realize the...

  20. Robots perform surgery at some places these days.

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to YUKONrn's topic in General Nursing

    Here's a few links from my little world of intest. VascuLogic | VenousPro HaemoBot: Robotic IV Catheter Insertion | Salisbury Robotics Lab Robot-assisted needle insertion for venous

  21. Are there any legitimate benefits of joining a national nursing association?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NightNurse714's topic in Psychiatric

    I belong to two organizations related to my specialty. I find it useful to remain a member as I have access to research and information that may otherwise take years to obtain through my place of...

  22. Why is nursing school so strict?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to lifeisgood00's topic in General Students

    I agree. I completed an enlistment prior to attending nursing school. So for me, nursing school was no big deal. For some, I figure nursing school may be their first adult exposure to performance...

  23. Are picc line nursing the same as vascular access nusre

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to eileendg1989's topic in Florida Nursing

    They are known by many names... vascular access, PICC nurse, IV nurse... at least in my experience. So I think to answer your question, yes. This is also a very fun

  24. Suicide screening for all is not needed

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Emergent's topic in Emergency

    I agree 100% But this is a NPSG... so ya know... It must be done no matter how repetitive or

  25. New nurses without clear career goals

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to tara07733's topic in General Nursing

    When I was graduating nursing school I actually had it pretty easy. I worked as a buyer at a small rural hospital and already had prospects for a particular unit because they had amazing people...