icu26RN

icu26RN

ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry

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icu26RN specializes in ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry.


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  1. Labs and vasopressors..new icu nurse needs advice

    Thanks everyone for all your responses . I definitely wish we had more a-lines in our icu, it would make things so much easier. I find that a lot of patients in our unit that are on multiple pressors do not have a-lines!!! I am not sure why and I wil...
  2. What do you do if your pt has a picc line or central line and you need to get AM labs from the line but they are on high doses of levophed or any other vasopressor? Are you supposed to put all IV fluids on hold while you draw labs so they dont dilute...
  3. Updates on McAllen and Brownsville

    I have been in Mcallen for a few months now. There is a lot of growth in Mcallen and there is not a lack of restaurants and depending what you like to do Mcallen's downtown is growing a lot and they have nightclubs, jazz clubs, and restaurants downto...
  4. Your daily tasks

    Hi, I work on a medical telemetry unit. My day definitely depends on the acuity of my patients. But here is what I try to shoot for. Get report Check labs Assess patients Report to CNA's, get vitals from CNA's Administer medications Educate pts and...
  5. HELP preparing for an interview

    Hi just wanted to give you a few tips, I have also been interviewed for new grad positions and offered two. Be prepared for an interview by knowing what your strengths are, as well as weaknesses. Reflect on your nursing clinicals and be ready to giv...
  6. Hi, I graduated from UCHSC. Overall I was pleased with the program. What I liked most is that you can still have a life and work outside of school. A lot of classes are offered online so sometimes you only have to be on campus 1-2x a week. When you d...
  7. Denver Health Nurses?

    I am interested in Denver Health and would like any info from nurses (especially med/surg/onc nurses) about the work environment, patient ratios, or any other information you would like to share. I would really appreciate it, I am considering employm...
  8. just took mine today

    Your test sounds a bit like mine, there are a lot of us on here that got 75 questions and feel confused right now. I hope we all did a lot better than we think. Don't try to look back and find the answers because you mostly remember the harder questi...
  9. Got 75 questions and I can't breathe

    Is there a conspiracy or what...just kidding, but I also had 75 questions. At first I was relieved, but as I walked away I really started getting nervous. There were so many random questions and I kept narrowing it down to two answers. I almost felt ...
  10. OMG Nclex tomorrow

    I'm right there with you! I am taking the NCLEX exam tomorrow at 2pm. I don't feel like I am ready, but I have to take this test already or I will go crazy. I am just tired of studying and putting life on hold for this test so I figured I just need t...
  11. Nclex Tomorrow... Need Help!!!!

    I am so glad to hear that you have passed. I also have mostly studied with Saunders. I studied with a friend who has been studying using Kaplan and started freaking out! Many of the questions are very difficult, I just hope I studied enough to pass!!...
  12. New Graduate Pay Rates

    Does anyone know the starting pay rate for a new graduate RN at Exempla Hospitals or Centura Hospitals? I am also interested in any other info you have about new graduate programs in the Denver area. Here is what I have found: Denver Health: 23.50 He...
  13. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    New graduates in Denver, Colorado start anywhere from 20-23.50/hr, differentials differ at the different hospitals. University Hospital offers 5.00 night differential. Other hospitals offer lower differentials.
  14. Getting Started-Please Help

    I definitely suggest becoming a CNA and working at a local hospital first. Most hospitals will reimburse you for tuition to become an RN. While you are a CNA you can work on taking your pre-requisites for nursing school. I don't think the CU Bethel N...