tde1992

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1. How often do you take a break?

   tde1992 replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

   I have never understood why someone would work in a facility where they are the primary nurse and have no coverage. I work in an ICU where I have 2 patients and tons of other nurses around to assist. That is why I can take all of my breaks everyday...

2. How often do you take a break?

   tde1992 replied to Alex3's topic in General Nursing

   We are required to take a 1 hour break. You can split it up to 2 15min breaks and a 30 min lunch or a one hour break or a 15 min. breakfast and a 45 min lunch. They are going to take the time in pay from you anyway, the patient isn't going to die. Th...

3. Cvvhd

   tde1992 replied to dv8rn's topic in MICU

   I work in a large teaching hospital of a 30 bed ICU. Our patients are always 1:1 during CVVHD, CVVH etc.

4. Medical terms you'd rather see changed....

   tde1992 replied to Lisa CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

   I know, I don't like referring to an older persons undergarments as diapers. It is degradding enough that they are wearing them. I just call them undergarments. It sounds respectful that way.

5. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

   tde1992 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU

   Go to ICU, do what makes you happy. If you are in Maryland University of Maryland Medical Center (Medical Intensive Care Unit) needs nurses. We hire new grads (I was one of them). Our orientation is now 4 months. We have an excellent mix of exper...

6. How do you know...

   tde1992 replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU

   I started in an ICU straight from school. I command anyone who works on a med-surg floor. I could never have more than two patients. Organizational skills are something I think is innate. You assessment skills will always improve and it should. ...

7. Shoes

   tde1992 replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

   You can never go wrong with shock absorbency Nikes. Have worn them for years. Never had foot problems, painful legs or any problems. They last for at least 2 years.

8. acceptance stigma?

   tde1992 replied to piper_for_hire's topic in CRNA

   I am applying to programs and made the mistake of telling a co-worker, now people who I rarely talk to keep asking me, do you get an interview, when will you hear something. I wish i did not say anything about it.

9. Southern California Kaisers?

   tde1992 replied to SRNA11's topic in CRNA

   I am glad this info was posted I am an RN and thinking about applying to Kaisers program.

10. Finger Sticks

    tde1992 replied to nursingirl2007's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with NICU 3 RN, you should never recap a needle in any situation. Be conscious of your surroundings. Especially in a code situation you have to keep your head and remain calm otherwise you will get lost in the mist. Put your sharps in the ...

11. ICU nurse vs acute nurse?

    tde1992 replied to a_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I started in the ICU as a new graduate. I did my senior practicum in the ICU (1 to 1 with an ICU nurse). But I know people in my class who did practicums in other areas and they still began working in the ICU. Basically I would prefer ICU over a m...

12. Log rolling spinal pt's

    tde1992 replied to concussed's topic in MICU

    I am an RN also an Occupational Therapist who have worked with lots of spinal injuries back surgery patients. Check rehab journals, rehab textbooks where you can find multiple articles. Type in something like status post lumbar laminectomy, compres...

13. FYI - to cuff or not to cuff..

    tde1992 replied to dfk's topic in MICU

    Thanks for that information regarding getting the order. Primarily I normally test the aline for the square line, look at the waveform and always zero the line. I also prefer to place the transducer on the patients arm so that it can always stay in...

14. Go to ICU without MedSurg Experience?

    tde1992 replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in MICU

    I also went straight to an ICU with no problem. I could not imagine working on a med-surg floor. Which ever floor you go to you will be oriented for 3 months. Don't be afraid if the ICU is what you want go for it.

15. LPN or RN?

    tde1992 replied to heartstart's topic in LPN/LVN

    Quite naturally I was referring to BSN. In my opinion going to an LPN program then to an ADN program then to a BSN that is a waste of time and money when you think about it logically and I am not trying to step on anyones toes. How can someone poss...