MikeyT-c-IV

MikeyT-c-IV

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  1. Should we change the needleless hub after drawing blood from a central catheter?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to Probably's topic in MICU, SICU

    You'll get conflicting opinions depending on who you ask. Some will say to flush the catheter with 20mL of saline after drawing your lab using the push pause technique. Changing the cap opens up the...

  2. Credits needed MSN

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to pamelakrn's topic in Western Governors University

    My MSN in leadership is 33 hours. So that's about right. I'm taking my sweet time, I don't mind dragging it out over a couple of years... I've got plenty of other things to

  3. Laptop for Online Classss

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to NefforamaRN's topic in School, College Programs

    I just finished an online RN-BSN program. I bought the cheapest laptop at target. I would think most software/hardware requirements are minimum. I think it's standard but make sure to buy one with a...

  4. What are you like as a patient/the sick one?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to renardeau's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Same... Luckily it's not very often. I do appreciate that my wife will bring me water. Get feeling better OP! That GI stuff is

  5. final warning

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to srercg6's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Amen to that! And sometimes resignations or terminations are the best possible outcome,

  6. Slower paced BSN?

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

    I went to a community college for my associates. I felt that I needed to get working as a RN as soon as possible. So I hit the floor and started working on my BSN a few years later while I was earning...

  7. Where are all the "older" nurses?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to tjcnurse2b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Age discrimination can work both ways... especially with patients. I'm one of those guys who has been blessed with the gift of youthful appearance. Even at age 40 I get accused of being "too young to...

  8. VA-BC Exam Experience

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

    Yep, I just got home from the exam. It's still not all that bad. I figured it would have been much more difficult than the original exam I took when the test was first offered. I had a similar...

  9. Slower paced BSN?

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

    I took 1-2 classes a semester online for a few years for my BSN. I was in no hurry to get it done. I'm now doing the same for my MSN. Slow and easy for me. I take online classes from a university in...

  10. Quitting job during orientation?

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to angieRN528's topic in General Nursing

    You took the words right out of my

  11. What keeps you going as a nurse?

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

    Being highly engaged in my duties and feeling I provide a much needed service... And performing it very

  12. VA-BC Exam Experience

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

    Cool, congrats! I'm actually headed in to recertify in a few days. I don't plan on studying so I'm glad to hear the exam is still kinda,

  13. I GOTTA KNOW!!!!!

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

    Yes, it is real. We usually use the sturdy plastic urinals. A week or two ago I spotted some crappy looking cardboard urinals. Ugh. Nobody happy about that

  14. Gun Owning Nurses

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to hppygr8ful's topic in General Nursing

    It's not uncommon for myself and several co-workers to go to the shooting range on the weekend. We're all RN's and love shooting. I own several handguns and a shotgun. I don't own any rifles yet. I...

  15. Made a big med error as a student... i'm devastated.

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

    I made a med error once, too. It was my first day of a PRN job at an endoscopy center. I didn't have any clinical orientation and just "jumped right in" to the job. At my full time job we used 1mg/mL...

  16. Regret becoming a nurse....

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

    I didn't read the other comments but I'll just say that nursing is hardest in the beginning. If you stick it out a little longer you might find a more comfortable place in your practice. I am no...

  17. What Job Did You Work While Getting Through Nursing School?

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

    I spent about 10 years working as a purchasing agent for the AF and then for a local community hospital. It was a great gig while I went to school. Luckily my boss was flexible with my schedule...

  18. labeling lines and IVs

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

    I dislike when there are different accountability standards between nurses. I'm also an IV label guru... It's for patient safety and based on evidence. I left my INS policies and procedures book...

  19. When did you last see a nurse wearing the old school garb?

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

    I work with an amazing nurse who up until about 5 years ago still wore the whole outfit, cap and all. Our CNO told her that she would no longer be allowed to do that when our hospital went to...

  20. So is there really a nursing shortage?

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

    True! I don't know about financial incentive. There has been a part time job posted at one of our local hospitals that I would be very interested in taking. It's been posted for several years now....

  21. So is there really a nursing shortage?

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

    Exactly what I was thinking. We have quite a few med/surg jobs open at my hospital. Either new grads aren't qualified or experienced nurses don't want the job. Not sure what the hold-up is.... except...

  22. Terminated after giving resignation notice

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to rn0817's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well, if that was the case I'd work with my future employer to adjust the start date so that you could fulfill the requirements of your current job. When I was hiring nurses this happened from...

  23. I'm a Man, Can I be Successful as An OB Nurse

    MikeyT-c-IV replied to AlmostANurse321's topic in Ob/Gyn

    If you think you can make it work... go for it. Where I'm at, I don't see it working. When I had my OB rotation in nursing school I was promptly shunned to a corner of the nurses station. I can see...

  24. Arghh, am I the only one is tired of systematic cheating

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

    I have heard of instructors that will hand out the ACLS card for payment. Sorry, I'd rather renew it at work for

  25. Ultrasound Guided IV insertions

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

    I've been using ultrasound almost exclusively for PIV's for about 8 years (they call me for the difficult starts). My advice is to just keep practicing. It takes a while to get really good. My...