neuroRN RN

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1. Colorado Critical Care Search

   neuroRN replied to -Emma-'s topic in MICU

   Hi. I know it has been a while since you posted this, but I thought I would share my insight. Boulder Community is a small hospital and it's ICU is soon to be in jeopardy as a new facility in Lafayette is opening in December. The new facility, Exempl...

2. What Do You Want To Hear When Receiving Report?

   neuroRN replied to rebelwaclause's topic in General Nursing

   I like to know what occured on the shift I am taking over for, abnormal labs or vitals, PRN's given, etc. I also like to know when the pt first came in, (ie: this pt was admitted 12/22 s/p crani) and what the plan is for the pt (ie: once stabilized ...

3. Bonus for extra shifts: what are your facilities doing for you?

   neuroRN replied to timonrn's topic in General Nursing

   We can sign up early or get called in for an extra shiftf. Anyway, we get 1 1/2 times plus $12.50/hr extra for a bonus shift, and if you are a day shift worker who picks up a night shift you get the $5 differential on top of it.

4. I debated on whether to post this or not, but I kinda need input...

   neuroRN replied to BrandyBSN's topic in General Nursing

   Hi. I have not had the procedure but have seen an awful outcome of having it done. My first ICU rotation in nursing school I took care of a 34 year old patient (also a nurse herself) who had recently had the procedure and was suffering complication...

5. Phlebitis and a stupid idea

   neuroRN replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

   You have to have an order for a foot IV at our facility, which I think is a smart idea. Not only is the phlebitis rate higher, but people with poor circulation (diabetes, PVD, etc) can have even worse consequences.

6. What's good pay??

   neuroRN replied to Arkansas's topic in General Nursing

   I work in Denver, Colorado. I started out at $20/hr. I work days, but the night differential if I were interested is $5/hr more.

7. Got any good advice for a CNA that wants to be an RN?

   neuroRN replied to tattooednursie's topic in General Nursing

   Starting out as a CNA is a very good way to begin. I worked as a CNA and then a Medical Assistant while I spent two years on my pre-requisites and another two in nursing school. My experience I gained was very beneficial. Like many others siad it ...

8. What keeps you at your job???

   neuroRN replied to lee1's topic in General Nursing

   I am where I am now for my year of experience before I go to the ICU. I am also there because I like hospital nursing and I love the patients I take care of. :-)

9. License required???

   neuroRN replied to Momto2Boys's topic in General Nursing

   I went to school in Kansas for my LPN and my RN and I took my boards in Colorado. I had a classmate who went to school with me and took her boards for Texas and now works there. Just check with the Texas state board of Nursing for any requirements ...

10. Do you wear gloves

    neuroRN replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I ALWAYS wear gloves... Sometimes I have a difficult time starting IV's with gloves on, but then I will just put on the smallest size so I can feel the vein better, because I don't want to take any chances.

11. Pain Control...

    neuroRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am writing a research paper on pain control for a class for my BSN and I would love any input, advice or stories from anyone out there. I think that pain control is a HUGE issue right now. My question is this, how many of you assess your patients...

12. how long till you're good?

    neuroRN replied to nurseguy74's topic in General Nursing

    Great thread! I am a new grad, I've been working Neuro/Trauma for 5 months now and looking back I have to say that I have learned A LOT. I went through a program like yours where you are an LPN and then an RN, and I have to say that it was very ben...

13. How much do you make?

    neuroRN replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    1. RN 2. 4 months 3. Neuro/Trauma 4. $19.20/hr

14. Experienced Nurse vs. Graduate Nurse

    neuroRN replied to Dplear's topic in Humor

    :chuckle This is so true! I am a new nurse and I see many of the new grad traits in myself.

15. Stethoscopes

    neuroRN replied to Mito's topic in Med-Surg

    I had the Littmann Select II during school, and now I use the Cardiology III, love them both, great acoustics. :-)