Preceptor

It is my first day with my preceptor. Can I bring him coffee as a kind gesture? I don't want to be too forward but I would get coffee for anybody. By the way, it is the first time I will actually meet him.
I wouldn't bring coffee today. I would meet him, get a feel for what you will be doing, that type of thing. At the end of the day, I would be sure to thank your preceptor--which is always a nice gesture, and ask then if you can bring him a coffee in the morning.Have an awesome day, and best of luck!!

Thanks for the advice! Also, would it be dumb to ask- my manager- for a written job description of my role? We have checklists and all sorts of documents but not necessarily a thorough description.

For potassium you know how it burns them when you infuse it, we're adding normal saline but are we infusing normal saline simultaneously or mixing it? Because I have seen the 40 mEq bags of potassium and they're little. How much normal saline are you adding to the potassium bag? Thanks

Quote from SabrFor potassium you know how it burns them when you infuse it, we're adding normal saline but are we infusing normal saline simultaneously or mixing it? Because I have seen the 40 mEq bags of potassium and they're little. How much normal saline are you adding to the potassium bag? Thanks

Nix the coffee.It's ingratiating.Many facilities have a pharmacy policy that adds 3 cc's of Lidocaine to each IVPB.It's the only way to prevent pain during KCL administration.

If you're stopping at Starbuck's on the way to work and want to bring me a latte, I wouldn't turn it down. (I'd give you the money!) But get to know your preceptor first and find out what he likes.

Quote from SabrFor potassium you know how it burns them when you infuse it, we're adding normal saline but are we infusing normal saline simultaneously or mixing it? Because I have seen the 40 mEq bags of potassium and they're little. How much normal saline are you adding to the potassium bag? Thanks

First day was great! Though it was busy, learned a lot. Can't wait for Monday.Sabr means patience

My preceptor is the sweetest, most respectful person ever. Sabr means patience

Glad to hear you had a good first day.

I would not what if he is one of those fabled people who hates coffee. ( I am one of them ) I see you had a great first day, congrats!

Quote from PurpleLoverI would not what if he is one of those fabled people who hates coffee. ( I am one of them ) I see you had a great first day, congrats!