HHW2006

HHW2006 specializes in icu.

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1. does being a paramedic complement an EDRN?

   HHW2006 replied to bjr3645's topic in Emergency

   I spent seven years as an EMT with my local volunteer fire dept. prior to entering nursing school - even though I wasn't a paramedic, I think my training has definetely been a benefit to me as I have begun my nursing career. (I work in a med-surg ICU...

2. The logistics of nursing school and being a mom (or dad)

   HHW2006 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

   The only way I got through nursing school was with the support of not only my husband and two children, but my mother-in-law and sister-in-law as well. At first I was reluctant to accept their help, but finally came to the realization that they would...

3. Help!!!

   HHW2006 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just a question for all of you L&D nurses... I am 36 1/2 weeks pregnant. I have been contracting since 31 weeks and spent five weeks on partial bed rest. My contractions are now regularly 5-10 minutes apart (for several days), but my cervix is o...

4. Pain control for CEAs

   HHW2006 replied to RNPamP's topic in MICU

   Our CEA patients generally have morphine ordered for the first 12 hours or so, then either tylenol #3 or lortab. I do make sure that I get a base line neuro assessment before I give any narcotics to these patients.

5. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

   HHW2006 replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

   I love twelves!! They are long days, but you can't beat only working three days a week!!!!!!!

6. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

   HHW2006 replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU

   I love twelves!! They are long days, but you can't beat only working three days a week!!!!!!!

7. Sepsis protocol?

   HHW2006 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in MICU

   We have recently developed and implemented a sepsis protocol at my hospital for our ICU. We are currently working on expanding the program to include the ER and med-surg floors.

8. Why Critical Care?

   HHW2006 replied to onesunniegal's topic in MICU

   I started in a med-surg icu right out of school and it was the best decision I could have made. I love the fast pace and the high degree of critical thinking that is involved. There is also a much greater degree of autonomy given to nurses in critica...

9. Visiting Hours

   HHW2006 replied to redwolf's topic in MICU

   In our ICU visting is open with the exception of shift changes (7:00 - 8:30 am and pm). As nurses we can use our judgement to restrict visiting as needed based on the condition of our patient. I find the open visitation to be a bit much at times, as...

10. how to make the most of a summer internship?

    HHW2006 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    I did an internship while I was in nursing school. It was a great experience. Make sure that all of the nurses on your floor know that you are a student and eager to see and do as much as you possibly can over the ten weeks you are with them. I found...

11. Pregnancy question

    HHW2006 replied to Honeychild's topic in NICU

    I found out I was pregnant about two weeks after I finished my new grad ICU orientation - surprise!!! I was scared to tell my manager, but she was very supportive - even arranging a day shift position for me when nights became too much for my pregnan...

12. Would you take this assignment??

    HHW2006 replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU

    Our post CABG pts are 1:1 for at least the first twelve to twenty-four depending on how they are doing! I guess I am spoiled at my facility, because I have never been given an assignment that I felt was unsafe.

13. new grads and specialty nursing

    HHW2006 replied to dedicatedstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a new grad in ICU almost nine months ago. It has been a great experience. I wouldn't recommend it for someone with no prior hospital experience though - all applicants at the hospital where I was hired had to have prior acute care experi...

14. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    HHW2006 replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU

    I am sorry that you are having a bad experience with your co-workers. I started as a new grad in ICU 9 months ago and have had nothing but support and encouragement from my fellow nurses. I wish everyone could have that!

15. ICU Orientation

    HHW2006 replied to mjscan_07's topic in MICU

    The AACN has a program online called Essentials of Critical Care Orientation. My hospital required (and paid for) the course during my orientation. It is time consuming to complete, but I felt it was worth it - it contains lots of great information. ...