RN6699

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1. Once you go ICU, you never go back.....

   RN6699 replied to KC CHICK's topic in General Nursing

   I just can't imagine vents as 1:1. We are always 1:2 unless it's a fresh heart, cvvhd, iabp. I love working in ICU! I enjoy the increased responsibility -- we really play a part in a patient living or dying. I leave work knowing that I actually ...

2. Help! I need some advice

   RN6699 replied to CIY629's topic in General Nursing

   Go where your heart is being tugged. Remember, if you find that you don't enjoy it, you can transfer to another area. By the way, I did work in NICU and loved it. I just couldn't handle working 12 hour nights. Do understand though, that there are...

3. Men or Women? who is a better nurse?

   RN6699 replied to mhyq_m3's topic in General Nursing

   Shame on that instructor for letting this continue! The better nurse is the one that cares for their patients!

4. What shift do you work? Why?

   RN6699 replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

   I work 7a-7p and love it! Believe me, I am not a morning person, but once I am at work, I am ready for almost anything! I enjoy having 4 days off a week. I did work 7p-7a for about 7 months and just lost too much sleep.

5. Your A Nurse If.....

   RN6699 replied to betts's topic in Humor

   Thanks!! I needed a good laugh!

6. verbal 'scripts'

   RN6699 replied to NCRN's topic in Relations

   This is utterly ridiculous!! I have always had a good rapport with my patients and their families. I know how to treat people with respect and dignity and I do not need a "script" to get my point across to the patient that I truly care about them a...

7. What is your title and what state/province are you in?

   RN6699 replied to P_RN's topic in General Nursing

   ICU RN in OK

8. What is in your pockets at shifts end?

   RN6699 replied to Chuckie's topic in General Nursing

   When I was right out of school, I used to carry everything from several scissors to extra tampax (just in case someone had a surprise from mother nature). Now, i end up having graham cracker packages (unopened because i didn't have time to eat them)...

9. How do you deal with lazy co-workers?

   RN6699 replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

   I have to say that I have always been willing to help others out unless I have a crisis of my own. Believe me, I have worked with many lazy "coworkers". In the past I have always "killed them with kindness" by either answering call bells, starting...