MidnightSn1

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1. What's In Your Pocket?

   MidnightSn1 replied to AmyD_RN's topic in New Nurse

   I think it depends on what area you are working in. I work in STICU in a Level 2 trauma center, covering a 200 mile radius with 2 jet helicopters. What I always carry in my pockets: Scissors Lots of alcohol pads Yellow magic marker/red...

2. Travel Nurse Question

   MidnightSn1 replied to twiceaslucky's topic in Travel

   I traveled with O'Grady-Peyton for a short time and really enjoyed it. They were very supportive through the whole process from start to finish. Most of my experience has been STICU and I traveled to a Level 1 trauma center for my first 2 assignment...

3. eICU

   MidnightSn1 replied to patccrn's topic in MICU

   I work in STICU. Our unit and MICU both have this. No trouble at all to work with. I love it. The Dr. can finally actually see who and what you are talking about. Everything is done by the nurse or Dr. working on the eICU robot. They unplug it by rem...

4. Why Can't Hospitals Offer Shifts Other Than 12 hr. 7 to 7?

   MidnightSn1 replied to neonurse97's topic in General Nursing

   Our shifts are: 7p -7a 7a - 7p 3a - 3p 3p - 3a Also have a few nurses who still work just days or just nights. This is a trauma center in northern Indiana. Good luck. MidnightSn1 :penguin:

5. Old nurses dont want to learn new tricks?

   MidnightSn1 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

   I find your comments that old nurses don't want to learn/do new things very offensive. I have been an RN since 1969. I have my ACLS, CCRN, TNCC, PALS, working on my CNRN & BSN. I am always excited and receptive to new ideas, equipment, and treat...

6. propofol

   MidnightSn1 replied to popbob's topic in Emergency

   We frequently use Propofol as a cont. drip on our vented Pts. Also occasionally use it at low dose if Pt. not vented. Drs. do IVP. We do frequently use IVP Versed and occasionally as cont. drip. Great to use on neuro Pts. since it is so short acting....

7. wearing perfume to work

   MidnightSn1 replied to acaringnurse's topic in General Nursing

   I personally find perfume offensive when I have to stand beside it during report. As a Pt. I also found it offensive. Anything heavily scented gives me migraines. We currently have no official policy about perfume. While on the subject of scents: Th...

8. Are 12 hr shifts long and drawn out?

   MidnightSn1 replied to FirstYear2005's topic in General Nursing

   Love my 12 hr. shifts. Would never voluntarily go back to 8 hr. shifts. In our STICU 12 hrs. go by remarkably fast. Sure cuts down on driving to/from work so much. MidnightSn1 :penguin:

9. On Call

   MidnightSn1 replied to crazylilkelly's topic in General Nursing

   I work at a Level 2 Trauma Center in Surgical Trauma ICU in Indiana. We cover a 200 mile radius with our 2 jet helicopters. I work four 12 hour shifts per pay period (every 2 wks.). Everyone in our unit must take 12 hours of on call per month. We ca...