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 ...
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,...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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!
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 ...
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!