tifftaff81

tifftaff81 has 3 years experience and specializes in ICU,CCU,MICU.

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1. 7 months of Telemetry enough to tansfer to the CCU?

   tifftaff81 replied to heartlover07's topic in CCU

   Go for it. I spent 1 1/2 years on a neuro floor before going to CCU. I felt so clueless about hearts and was so skiddish about them, that I said I will never learn if I don't just dive in. So I did, and am so happy I did.

2. ICU Essentials!

   tifftaff81 replied to natnurse23's topic in MICU

   I think this a good list. The thorough assessment is key. I do an initial head to toe first thing and multiple focused assessments throughout my shift. Labs/ABGs are vital, they tell you so much about your pt. BMP/CBC are musts. Vent, are they weanin...

3. part time in ICU?

   tifftaff81 replied to Annony RN's topic in MICU

   When I first started in ICU I was actually part time, I was FT at another hospital and wanted a slow transition. I eventually made it a swift transition because I found it too difficult. However I was juggling both jobs at the time. I felt that I ne...

4. does anyone use swans anymore?

   tifftaff81 replied to squirlkeeperCCRN's topic in MICU

   We use them mostly in CCU and ICU here. They prefer them not to be in our MICU, primarily because it is somewhat a detached unit, location wise, from our main unit. They are on all our fresh open hearts as well as patients who are severely critically...

5. Consent for albumin?

   tifftaff81 replied to bill4745's topic in MICU

   Interesting points you all have made. I have never even thought about it. We do not require blood form consent for albumin. I think I will keep an eye on this however with patients who refuse blood products. I think they have a right to know where it...

6. Las Vegas for 24.00

   tifftaff81 replied to Michellex1013's topic in Travel

   You didn't mention which company you were with. I am currently in Vegas with a new contract, yes from the evil empire, for 29.00 plus benefits. I have been here for 6 months doing agency and travel. PM me if you want more info on Vegas, its terrific ...

7. Help! Need new agency for NV

   tifftaff81 replied to tifftaff81's topic in Travel

   My agency is Premier Healthcare Professionals. I have talked with Fastaff and they are looking towards Desert Inn for me, however I would really like to look into St. Rose Hospital. Anyone else know if there is an agency that goes to this hospital. T...

8. Help! Need new agency for NV

   tifftaff81 posted a topic in Travel

   I currently work at an HCA facility at Sunrise in las Vegas. They do not need an extension and my contract ends 1/20. I want desperately to stay in Vegas however my travel company only goes to a few hospitals here that are not looking for travelers, ...