anotherRNinCali

Latest Activity

1. Intraabdominal Pressure Monitoring

   anotherRNinCali replied to Stormy's topic in MICU

   We do it with some of our traumas - same way - using bladder pressure. Is very helpful!

2. ice vs no ice with cardiac outputs

   anotherRNinCali replied to gpip's topic in MICU

   No ice in our unit either.

3. New grad unsure of new postition in CTICU

   anotherRNinCali replied to Gordo's topic in MICU

   I was a new grad going into a fairly busy ICU almost 2 years ago. I got 8 wks of orientation and like you, had probably 10 different preceptors. Like you, I have always gotten good reviews from everyone. Until recently, I was getting all of the i...

4. What do your coworkers do to annoy you?

   anotherRNinCali replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

   I am with a lot of you. Following a lazy nurse is one of my biggest issues! Starting out your shift already behind is the worst. And yet somehow, it seems to be the same nurse who ends up complaining about the amount of work I have left them after...

5. has anyone read books by Echo Heron?

   anotherRNinCali replied to kats's topic in General Nursing

   I read all three books - Tending Lives, Condition Critical and Intensive Care while I was in nursing school. I really loved them! Now that I am working in ICU, I understand a lot of her trials and insights. They are good reads, but I find that I d...