RazorbackRN BSN, RN

RazorbackRN is a BSN, RN and specializes in Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU).

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1. Can anyone other than nurses draw from lines?

   RazorbackRN replied to Jetskisgurl's topic in General Nursing

   As many have stated, it varies by state and by facility. Our Nurse Practice Act in our state will allow an LPN to access a central line, however, the hospital where I work will

2. how I will get video to design the blog about FEN-PHEN

   RazorbackRN replied to HARATIMA2's topic in General Nursing

   You do know that fen-phen is two different drugs, right? It was the "Fen" (fenfluramine) component of the combination that was so dangerous and causing PPH, etc, and was pulled of the market. The...

3. Who worked during nursing school?

   RazorbackRN replied to hnt1987's topic in General Nursing

   It is highly recommended to forego employment during school if you are able. I can believe that counselors would say that. Nursing school demands a lot of your time. It is also not flexible. They...

4. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

   RazorbackRN replied to greenterra's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   You are correct. I bet it doesn't happen much. I think the point here is, you maintain the most sterile enviroment that you can. I firmly believe that nothing is 100% sterile. Once it has been...

5. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

   RazorbackRN replied to greenterra's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Why would they need to make them completely sterile? Unless you are needing the exterior of the syringe to be sterile, then it doesn't make sense and surely wouldn't be cost effecient. I would think...

6. Pre-filled saline syringes and checking central line blood return

   RazorbackRN replied to greenterra's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   Obviously, the plastic overwrap isn't sterile. The syringe itself isn't sterile either, because it has been placed in only a plastic overwrap which isn't a completely air-free seal. However, the...

7. pain with SubQ butterfly use???

   RazorbackRN replied to missmiamoore's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not familiar with your exact practice, however, I will say that we frequently use an Insuflon cath for Lovenox injections (basically the same concept, sm. butterfly like used sub q). Our pt's...

8. Trach Care Kits

   RazorbackRN replied to OrionQuiltsRN's topic in General Nursing

   Gosh, I love trach care! I know, that's gross, but I really love getting that cannula clean! The brush is primarily used for the outside of the inner cannula and around the lock hub. The pipe...

9. job requiring travel that isn't a travel nurse

   RazorbackRN replied to hbgwan's topic in General Nursing

   JCAHO surveyors (entry level may be MSN though, I'm not sure)...I think this would be a totally cool

10. Bolus

    RazorbackRN replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    The term bolus doesn't have anything to do with the amount of time the infusion is administered. It has to do with volumes and doses and means giving a specified amount above and beyond, or in...

11. Facility wants to take my RN title away

    RazorbackRN replied to rnwings's topic in General Nursing

    Your legal, professional title will always be RN, whether you are a DON, Clinical Assoc., or whatever. You can check with your state's board of nursing, but I know that in most states, if you are...

12. Husband Trying to Discourage Me from Nursing

    RazorbackRN replied to Dottie78's topic in General Nursing

    Just FYI, that's not a HIPAA regulation. Some facilities have internal policies regarding disclosing diagnostic information prior to MD to family notification. However, this is not related to HIPAA,...

13. Can you mix 3 medications in a syringe?

    RazorbackRN replied to GQRN's topic in General Nursing

    Just in case you haven't figured it out yet, when you post on a public internet website asking a question, you are going to get multiple responses. People also tend to provide their reasoning behind...

14. Can you mix 3 medications in a syringe?

    RazorbackRN replied to GQRN's topic in General Nursing

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15. Do YOU answer call lights in a hospital?

    RazorbackRN replied to JHansen's topic in General Nursing

    That would be because they "don't know how" to answer it... For such educated people, some of them are real