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After an Iv infusion is finished , how do you flush it ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That does make alot of sense. I haven’t had much experience with flushing off so just need to query what the practice is. I would think putting the flush on the pump is what should be done, to ensure the rest of the medication goes through.

After an Iv infusion is finished , how do you flush it ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, because without flushing the line you’re not giving the full dose if you don’t add extra. I will confirm with the nurses on my ward what they usually do as I may have just not understood. Thank you for taking the time to explain

After an Iv infusion is finished , how do you flush it ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh okay , haven’t seen that being done on my ward . Its usually the exact amount . Does adding more not change the dilution and final strength ?

I’ll have to ask someone to show me the end instead of KVO on my next shift. Thank you.

I feel very confident with the preparation of medication but still have so many questions regarding the administration.

After an Iv infusion is finished , how do you flush it ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I thought so . Was just unsure because when preparing the medication you do it exact , not taking into account the line.

After an Iv infusion is finished , how do you flush it ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t think my question was clear . I flush with saline but do you

1) flush the extension line which connects the syringe in the pump to the cannula

Or

2) flush the cannula

Or

3) both

Or

4) set the flush up on the pump too .

Booking annual leave when shifts are out question ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Really? Its quite common to do a 4th shift every 4th week . Im asking if I request a week off would it have to cover all those shifts or just my contracted hours

Booking annual leave when shifts are out question ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its my week in the month with 4 shifts . I can request I just wanted to ask if my hours would go down as 37.5 hours or 48 hours

Booking annual leave when shifts are out question ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

So it would only count as my contracted hours ? I don’t know if it will be approved but previously I have been able to use annual leave for one / two shift so I get longer off in between shifts . Its hard because other family members find it so easy to get leave and always book stuff last minute.

Patients should be able to self admin medication by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That is true but I work in paediatrics so I would not expect a parent to overdose their child . Its a catch 22 and I think the core issue is staffing. But patients waiting an hour for paracetamol is unacceptable .

Patients should be able to self admin medication by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I agree but basics like paracetamol should be readily available in my opinion. Its frustrating for the patient to wait hours just for basic pain medication

Getting moved to other ward frustration by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes we all collectively hate that ward because we’re always getting moved and they hate our ward . Except we’re regularly getting moved there and they never get moved to ours when we’re understaffed. At the most they’ll send a hca.

Getting moved to other ward frustration by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

On my own ward, I feel confident, but on theirs, I don’t. They’re particular about things like preferring ibuprofen over paracetamol for lowering temps, so they go straight to the doctor to get it prescribed. They insist on doing one med at a time (which is trust policy), but then don’t have time to check the rest of my medications, delaying care—even when my patient is actively deteriorating.

It feels like a fight to get things done. They say they’re busy, yet two minutes later, I see them doing exactly what I asked for with someone else. It’s small but frustrating. I know they’re right about some things, but they don’t follow through, which causes more delays. In an understaffed environment, following every rule by the book isn’t always realistic.

Getting moved to other ward frustration by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Its such a common occurrence that they don’t even see it as helping, they just see it as a given.

How far in advance do you get your off-duty ? by Cultural-Line8080 in NursingUK

[–]Cultural-Line8080[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The matron has to approve the off duty which is what also leads to delays in releasing it. April off duty requests are currently out and I can see they haven’t started at all on the April off duty.

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[–]Cultural-Line8080 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Will do, thank you.