Wuzzie

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    Too old for OB?

    Wuzzie replied to TinyDancer01's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I hear you. I left a coveted flight position to work in an onc clinic and although I am not nearly challenged as much the regular schedule allows me to feel
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    I get where you're coming from but the thing is we already have those and they are being used differently from how they were originally intended. Pre-filled NS flush syringes are a perfect
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    Not at all meaning to bust your chops but the IV bag manufacturers do not recommend this because they cannot guarantee it won't leach into the IV fluid. Always better to write on a label and add to...
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    Well, those would be good rationales for diluting certain drugs. ? But what I was referring to was the carte blanche policy another poster spoke of that required diluting all meds in a 10cc NS flush...
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    I still wonder what the rationale for this is. In another life I diluted meds but only because the doses were so tiny (premies) I needed to dilute to obtain a reasonably measurable amount to give....
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    What Is One’s Opinion If You See A Man Wearing a Dansko Shoes?

    Wuzzie replied to Ben_Dover's topic in General Nursing

    I have not witnessed that. I have seen people getting them way too big because there was a rumor for some time that you needed to get 2 fingers in the back when in reality the correct way to size them...
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    Geez, just trying to figure out what your thought process is because sometimes doing things differently is a good thing. You asked for opinions. If you didn't want them you shouldn't have put it out...
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    Is the way you do it your hospital's policy or is this just something you came up with? What exactly is your rationale for doing it this
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    Dilute Lasix before giving IV?

    Wuzzie replied to guest1139088's topic in General Nursing

    Is it a good practice? It's not supported by the manufacturer or in any of the trusted pharmacy resources. It's not necessary. It's wasteful and when you mix it in a bag is the patient getting the...
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    Gloves at all times?

    Wuzzie replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    Apples and oranges. Food service workers don't wash their hands like we do. Wearing gloves to pass meds is your choice but it is not required and it certainly does nothing to protect the patients...
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    Nebulizer/MDI for toddlers advice

    Wuzzie replied to Guest915876's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Blow-by with full dose and they get what they get or you can MacGyver a HFNC set up and administer it via nasal
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    Help! The teacher's answers are different from mine?

    Wuzzie replied to Beaue's topic in General Students

    It appears the OP has quit nursing school.
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    Should I be Worried? I need some opinions?

    Wuzzie replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    You didn't violate anything. You're fine. Stop worrying and just log out when you're done from now
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    Should I be Worried? I need some opinions?

    Wuzzie replied to Kiroppi's topic in General Students

    You're going to drive yourself crazy with these kind of worries. If your computer is not an auto-log in (opens automatically to a basic platform) you should always completely log out. If it is an...
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    Nurse vs Respiratory

    Wuzzie replied to TheSixFootThree's topic in General Nursing

    This practice should be stopped. The nebs should be pulled at the time they are ready to administer it. This causes a time stamp to be generated and allows others to verify if the medication was...
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    Can I study abroad for a semester while employed as an RN?

    Wuzzie replied to 428Allison's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Highly unlikely. I'd get the French degree and travel first if your heart is set on that and you have the finances to support
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    Hair & Clinicals

    Wuzzie replied to sammmyo's topic in General Students

    In most programs bangs are not an issue but it's always best to check with yours to be
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    Inviting preceptor to my pining ceremony/graduation party

    Wuzzie replied to Carolanne Sink's topic in General Students

    I think that's a lovely
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    How to handle missing classes for a learning challenged nursing student?

    Wuzzie replied to Chris Larson's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The school is likely being generous in allowing him to retake the class instead of kicking him out. He's already struggling. I wouldn't push your luck. They can't hold religious holidays against him...
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    Advise

    Wuzzie replied to Racheal's topic in General Nursing

    It won’t hurt to sit down with your manager but you really don’t have a leg to stand on so I would keep any drama to the minimum. You accepted the contract so you knew it was a possibility. It...
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    How hard is bedside nursing on the body?

    Wuzzie replied to starter12345's topic in General Nursing

    You’re bad back is more of an issue than your size. I only weighed 86lbs when I started and I’m still here (albeit not 86lbs anymore
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    Mieux de vie

    Wuzzie replied to ali1347's topic in General Nursing

    France!
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    Alarm Fatigue Design Feedback

    Wuzzie replied to Cags_'s topic in General Nursing

    Having it programmable is going to make or break this
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    Alarm Fatigue Design Feedback

    Wuzzie replied to Cags_'s topic in General Nursing

    We work on specific units that are in one geographic area but the rooms may not be grouped together. You may have 2-3 patients side by side and a couple more further down the hall. Also, be aware that...
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    Alarm Fatigue Design Feedback

    Wuzzie replied to Cags_'s topic in General Nursing

    Interesting idea especially given the popularity of Fitbits and Apple watches. It would have to be able to display alarms from multiple monitors and identify the location of the alarming