ICURNGUY

ICURNGUY has 10 years experience and specializes in Trauma, Neuro, M&S ICU.

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1. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

   ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas

   I did move back and working @ Brack......love it like a fat kid loves cake! Trauma, and med/surg ICU.....can't beat it. I am sure there are other places, and always better places, but this is a stable secure position. Average pay is 21-30 dependin...

2. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

   ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas

   New grads are accepted to both major medical centers in Austin.....Seton, and St. Davids. You have to apply and get accepted, and they accept different amounts every time, but @ seton it's around 30-50 per cohort and there are 2-5 cohorts a year. I...

3. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

   ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas

   Ok so this will be pretty extensive! I worked in the ICU straight out of school and residency for the ICU. After 2 years moved to SF for family and work. I am going back next month! Can't wait. I am making $59/hr in SF, and yes....can't wait to get b...

4. sleep breaks?

   ICURNGUY replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

   After working in a facility without sleep breaks, and then with sleep breaks, I have to say it helps! Granted you don't need 2 1/2 hr, just about 20-30 min. Anything more was too much and your went into REM which makes it difficult to wake and func...

5. questions about nursing

   ICURNGUY replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

   I went straight into a specialization right after school. I also worked in the ED as a tech during school. If that is what you want, then GO for it! If they have a critical care or ED new grad program, or residency that is the best. You get the e...

6. What states/cities need nurses?

   ICURNGUY replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

   A few cities in TX. A couple near Houston and Eagle Pass. Houston is pretty good, but be carefull if you head to Eagle Pass. Sign on bonus of $10k-$20k should tell you something. It's a job, though!

7. Nursing Diagnosis for Trauma Patient

   ICURNGUY replied to Naegele's topic in General Nursing

   impaired mobility would be a good one as well! r/f infx can be anyone at pretty much any time, even though it's very appropriate.

8. Nursing Diagnosis for Trauma Patient

   ICURNGUY replied to Naegele's topic in General Nursing

   Definitely ABCs: airway was fine, breathing is happening. Was the pt acidotic or alk? This would lead you to fluid def, AEB HR and BP

9. Basic nursing questions

   ICURNGUY replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

   1 is definately D. Gotta know the bug to fight before you just give a ABX. I know you can give broad spec, but you at least need a Cx to justify giving an ABX. 2 B or D. you need to know patency, but more important you don't want to give to fast. ...

10. SF Bay area ICU nurses?

    ICURNGUY posted a topic in California

    Anybody need a hardworking ICU RN? I am currently and ICU RN with just over a year experience. I have worked as a tech in the ER, and floors for 3 years before graduating nursing school. I would love to work in SF/Bay area in an ICU! I love the kn...

11. Neuro Jobs

    ICURNGUY replied to Attuma0000's topic in Neurological

    I absolutely love Neuro! I worked on a Ortho/Neuro unit as a tech while in nursing school. I now work in an ICU that incorporates Med/surg, truama, neuro, etc. & level 1. From what you mention as your intentions for graduate school I would rec...

12. bad experience with a male nurse

    ICURNGUY replied to bigd123's topic in Male Students

    Sounds like he is unsatisfied, and took it out on you. Don't let this influence your perception of male RNs, or RNs in general.

13. Question about IV push meds

    ICURNGUY replied to sn0594's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the cont. infusion. If it something that can't be stopped.....pressor....see if your stat IVP can be IM, ETT, or IO. Start another line, but don't ever flush something that is potent. A pressor flushed can cause serious probs you don't ...

14. Drug overdose situation.....

    ICURNGUY replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    ABCs definately first, but so many are sure jumping on airway.....more specifically, intubation or advanced airway securing first. That is fine, but that requires time and possibly causing more problems especially if there is something else going. ...

15. What is a "one-sided heart"?

    ICURNGUY replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an LVAD.