Lisap91010

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1. New Grad RN - ICU

   Lisap91010 replied to californiarnbsn's topic in MICU

   As someone who went into a busy surgical ICU as a new graduate it is possible for you to thrive. I for one don't feel burned out and am going strong in the ICU 7 years later. But it wasn't easy. Don't expect you'll know "everything". This seems like...

2. Hgb 7.2 from 13.3 after delivery

   Lisap91010 replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Well I'm not OB expert, but when it comes to blood products the team I work with has a definite less is more view. We typically don't transfuse unless Hct is less than 19, unstable, and actively bleeding. Otherwise the surgical team supports the pati...

3. Co-signature for Insulin administration

   Lisap91010 replied to MissRN7's topic in Safety

   ugh, I think one of my most hated policies. I know there has to be a sentinel event that triggered this event somewhere, but its really not conducive to timely patient care to find another RN to double check my insulin with each dose adjustment. And ...

4. Portfolio or not?

   Lisap91010 replied to EMT-B BSN RN's topic in Job Hunt

   I too was required to make a portfolio when graduating, and I have found it to be helpful along the way. I have kept mine up to date and bring it with me to all new interviews and use it to store licenses, certifications, recognitions, ongoing educat...

5. You know its a seeker when . . .

   Lisap91010 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency

   Unfortunately I was the lucky one to be on the opposite end of that one. Admitted to a local ER after MVA I had shattered part of my pelvis but with not a scratch on me. Doc orders dilaudid IVP after my screaming when being rolled off the back board....

6. Socializing after work in your scrubs

   Lisap91010 replied to klone's topic in Relations

   lol I guess I'm in complete violation of hygiene rules. After reading through a lot of this I see I'm not supposed to wear my danskos anywhere but work . I really need to share this with my coworkers because a couple weeks ago at a baby shower for a ...

7. Socializing after work in your scrubs

   Lisap91010 replied to klone's topic in Relations

   The yuck factor I guess has never really struck me. I follow all the standard precautions while at work, gown, glove, wash religiously. I even sanitize my equipment and shoes at the beginning and end of every shift. In the rare occurrence I get bodil...

8. Turn Teams?

   Lisap91010 replied to canurse24's topic in CCU

   I've worked in many different ICU's staff, traveling, etc... And thus far I am at the best in terms of support for turning. We have permanent lifts mounted on the ceilings in each room with slings under our patients so we can boost and turn patients ...

9. Coworkers that SLEEP on the job....arrrggghh!!!

   Lisap91010 replied to nervousnurse's topic in Relations

   I worked the night 7p-7a and 11p-7a shift for 9+ years (and a few years of day shifts when I could swing it). I've seen the gambit worked at placed with a no sleeping policy and caught once you were escorted out the door, at places it wasn't allowed ...

10. VENT: Frustrated, working at new ICU (not new to ICU)

    Lisap91010 posted a topic in MICU

    I have recently moved across the country and started working at a new ICU. I am not new to the ICU setting, in fact I'd describe myself as competent. I have all the appropriate certifications, CCRN, IABP, ACLS, etc... and have various experiences wor...

11. ICU visiting hours.. What is reasonable?

    Lisap91010 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU

    As for those working with no visiting hours during shift change and rounding, what are your thoughts on bedside reporting. I've seen at least for the last 3 years at all the facilities I've been working (I do some travel nursing) that report is at th...

12. ICU visiting hours.. What is reasonable?

    Lisap91010 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU

    Well I'm definatly in the minority here, but I'm for open visiting hours and rooming in. Of course you need to set limits from the beginning (2 visitors only at a time, let them know they will be asked to leave for patient care etc..., up front if th...