NewPICURN

NewPICURN specializes in Burn, Pediatric ICU.

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1. Pediatric PIV starts

   NewPICURN posted a topic in Pediatric

   I have not had much success with them. I have been in the PICU a year now and I realize that sometimes, there are complicating factors, dehydrated or fluid overloaded, but I have a hard time just FINDING the veins sometimes. I have started a scalp ...

2. Am I wrong to think this is NOT okay?

   NewPICURN replied to Peetz's topic in New Nurse

   I think it's wrong. It's ordered that way for a reason and one of the "Rights" of medication administration I learned was "right route." I don't think that that's ok and I would not do it. As far as the difference between IM and IV administration,...

3. I almost made a stupid nursing mistake and now I can't stop thinking about it. Help!

   NewPICURN replied to Sabinacrn's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a new nurse as well in my first year and I've been through these same feelings. I want to seem like the "smart new guy", but honestly I don't think they want me to be. I think it's okay to still be the one learning and getting better and the la...

4. Feeling guilty for not going in to work, when called for extra

   NewPICURN replied to NewPICURN's topic in New Nurse

   Thanks for the feedback, everyone! I am a new nurse btw. Only off orientation now for a month. I do agree with several of you about it not being my house and my responsibility being to take care of myself and my house first over "their house." I ...

5. What do you guys use for art lines??

   NewPICURN replied to Nursemommi's topic in PICU

   I'm really not sure who makes our art line setup (we have a 26 bed PICU), but we use a closed system made up of a two 48 inch pressor tubing and a transducer with two syringe ports, one that we cap during setup and priming and never remove and the ot...

6. Why I don't tell my family...

   NewPICURN replied to umcRN's topic in PICU

   As a new PICU RN (still in my sixth month), I have totally experienced this already. I started out feeling overwhelmed like everyone does and venting occasionally to friends and family, but they don't have any point of reference and anytime I mentio...

7. New job...daily essentials?

   NewPICURN replied to danielle vines's topic in New Nurse

   If you work on a respiratory floor, I recommend a good stethoscope! I work in a mainly respiratory ICU and that is my most treasured piece of equipment!... that and Sharpie Pens Fine point! A good pen makes a big difference. Also, eat a good break...

8. New nurse in ICU and I hate it...please help!

   NewPICURN replied to LauraRN1's topic in New Nurse

   I too am a new grad in an ICU. I go to work anxious everyday over what assignment I might have, but everyday is a new learning opportunity about a new disease process or situation that I might face. It's very mentally and emotionally taxing to star...

9. Feeling guilty for not going in to work, when called for extra

   NewPICURN posted a topic in New Nurse

   I work in a mainly respiratory ICU and can't help but to feel guilty lately when my personal circumstances or preferences prevent me from going in to work extra nights when called. I already worked 36 hours this week and got called this evening beca...

10. Anxiety Attacks on my days off......

    NewPICURN replied to LPNTara's topic in New Nurse

    I know the feeling. I'm a new grad in a Pediatric ICU and I occasionally have feelings like this. I know that I feel fine at work and once I get going. I feel like I just never know what's coming. It helps me to remind myself that I have made it ...

11. UAMS Summer 2009 Acceptances!

    NewPICURN replied to srleslie's topic in Arkansas

    Hey Everyone! They finally posted all the books! It looks like the required books are gonna cost somewhere between 300-450 depending on whether I get lucky with used books or not or find a good deal on Ebay! Good luck!

12. UAMS Summer 2009 Acceptances!

    NewPICURN replied to srleslie's topic in Arkansas

    I haven't got anything back.. However, some useful information I do have! 1. Booklist is required by law to be posted on the website by noon April 1st. (check either through the new summer 09 BSN admits page that has a link to a booklist page or ...

13. New Arkansas Laws (bad news for nurses) ???

    NewPICURN replied to lavarn's topic in Arkansas

    this is so frustrating! So what am I getting my RN for? Pretty ridiculous. If this keeps up, my college degree will be unnecessary. I guess all you need is a High school diploma and the right friends now!

14. UAMS Summer 2009 Acceptances!

    NewPICURN replied to srleslie's topic in Arkansas

    I'll be there too!! congratulations!

15. Timing and acceptances

    NewPICURN replied to booklovinrn's topic in Arkansas

    you could always turn in and accept to UAMS with a deposit and then drop if and when you get in to UALR. the deposit is what holds your spot.