Let’s talk BLOOD COLLECTION LAB TUBES! Do you draw labs at your facility as a nurse or do you have a phlebotomy team that does it for you? Well, if you work somewhere nurses are responsible for collecting blood work then you might want to continue reading!  Today on The RN Educator we are talking laboratory tubes, the specific order in which you draw them and some…

As a nursing student you are probably learning all about oxygen masks and their uses. As a new nurse, you have probably forgotten some of this information and need a refresher. Let’s face it, it’s nearly impossible to remember everything. I’m here to go over all things oxygen masks, when to use them, benefits of each, and a few tips and tricks that will…

If you don’t already have an IV cart set up in your unit you need to get one. I’m serious, this is such a GAME CHANGER. It’s the best thing to have during an emergency situation. You grab and go with no need to spend the extra minutes taking out supplies while your patient is decompensating. You can worry about that later once the…