bbluvnursing RN

bbluvnursing has 4 years experience as a RN and specializes in PICU, NICU, Peds LTC, Case Management.

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1. Best and Worst of Pediatric Nursing

   bbluvnursing replied to legoac's topic in Pediatric

   I worked in the PICU for 2 years and have been at a pediatric long term acute care facility for 2 years now.... the best part of my job is seeing children smile, play, and attempt to carry on normally despite their illness. They continually remind me...

2. Case management from home

   bbluvnursing posted a topic in Case Management

   I have recently accepted a position doing case management from home. I am excited for a new opportunity away from the bedside but a little apprehensive at the same time! Any tips, thoughts, or comments would be greatly appreciated!

3. Nurse-led weaning of ventilation

   bbluvnursing replied to p3ad3br1t13hukward02's topic in PICU

   The RT's generally do most of the weaning per physician order, but some of the veteran RN's seem to have more freedom/confidence in weaning the patient from the vent on my unit.

4. CRRT

   bbluvnursing replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU

   The Prisma machines have a well known reputation for failing quite frequently. It is a great machine in that it tells you exactly what needs to be done for interventions, but it is not uncommon to go through several pumps during a patient's treatmen...

5. Syringe pump bolus

   bbluvnursing replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU

   We use the Baxter syringe pumps which have a Bolus button that can be programmed to bolus whatever amount necessary.

6. ECMO

   bbluvnursing replied to 3230's topic in PICU

   Our RT's do not run the ECMO pump on my unit... just one RN running the pump and the other doing pt. care

7. Someone tell me its OK to have a 3.5GPA instead of a 4.0

   bbluvnursing replied to onehusbandsevenkids's topic in General Students

   "C equals RN" :):):)

8. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

   bbluvnursing replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

   I have the "Nursing Diagnosis" manual by Carpenito-Moyet. It pretty much spells it out for you- I absolutely love it! It's pretty simple- let's say your patient is constipated... so you look up Constipation in the table of contents... this book give...

9. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

   bbluvnursing replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

   I would HIGHLY reccommend buying the HESI NCLEX-RN review. It doesn't have NCLEX questions- it is divided into chapters that you might cover in various nursing classes (i.e. pediatrics, L&D, med-surg, psych, critical care). The chapters basically...

10. PICU externship

    bbluvnursing replied to KES's topic in PICU

    I just got an externship in the PICU and start at the end of the month. I am very excited and very nervous! Any advice?

11. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    bbluvnursing replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    I have worn Merrell's and so far they have been wonderful. Merrells have really good arch support and are extremely comfortable. I would definitely reccommend them!

12. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    bbluvnursing replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    STUDY STUDY STUDY! Flash cards will become your best friend. I can honestly remember studying my flash cards while DRIVING to school one day! Make time for yourself also... it is very important!

13. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    bbluvnursing replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    I just finished my 1st year of nursing school and WOW- it feels amazing! I have learned so much in the past year, not only nursing, but also about myself. Here are some nursing school survival tips for you... Studying for nursing tests is much diffe...