CCGMatt

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1. ICU RN's responsible for CRRT or CVVH

   CCGMatt replied to graciev's topic in MICU

   In my facility, we (ICU Nurses) set up and maintain the CVVHD ourselves. Like other posters, we also pass competency on from nurse to nurse, so there are a few of us who are very good at troubleshooting, and some who just don't take CVV patients at ...

2. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

   CCGMatt replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

   It's true, nurses really do eat their young. Flame away...

3. I lost my first Pt today!

   CCGMatt replied to southjerseyRN's topic in Med-Surg

   Dealing with a dying patient can be both a trying and life-affirming situation. It sounds to me like you did all that you could - the fact that the family was appreciative of your care should tell you that. I've found that a number of Attending phys...

4. Medical University of Ohio Grad school?

   CCGMatt replied to Louise409's topic in Ohio

   In terms of restaurants for organic food - not a lot. Not my cup of tea, though, so I don't know a lot about that. I do know there are a couple of organic food markets though I don't know anything about their quality. Toledo is a VERY big "D" town....

5. Medical University of Ohio Grad school?

   CCGMatt replied to Louise409's topic in Ohio

   I agree with the previous statements about Toledo's weather. I've lived here in Toledo for the last 8 years, and as we say in Ohio, "If you don't like the weather, wait 15 minutes and it will change." Tuesday we had 3 inches of snow on the ground a...

6. want to cry all the time.... can i make it in this profession?

   CCGMatt replied to LPN2RNmommy's topic in Career Support

   My advice would be similar to nurses above - get out of Med/Surg. I have been an RN for 16 months, working nights in Neuro/Medical ICU, and I couldn't be happier! 1:2 or 1:1 ratios are great. This was my first job out of Nursing School. I serious...

7. What field of nursing ??

   CCGMatt replied to Rivs's topic in Men

   Another option to consider might be to pursue a "float" position at a hospital, where you're oriented to all floors, and given a different assignment each shift. You can get a broad exposure this way, but depending on thie hospital, it can be stress...