pincush23

pincush23 has 8 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. Anyone work at a Select Specialty Hospital in GA?

   pincush23 replied to JRP1120, RN's topic in Georgia

   I feel ya! Have worked in ICU for almost 10 years. Have been at SS for a month. I have an interview for the ICU this week. SS scares the hell out of me. I saw the worst intubation the other night b/c RT was not asking for more sedation to proper...

2. May need to cancel travel contract: Advice Please!!

   pincush23 replied to icurn4kids's topic in Travel

   Aloha 79Tango-Sounds like you know a lot, so I have a question for you. I got a travel offer from the nurse manger my profile was sent to-they want me. I have not signed or even expressed a verbal contract with the travel company. Just some testin...

3. Drugs to know in the Neuro Icu

   pincush23 replied to AstarteRN's topic in Neuro

   What has been your experience with Cleviprex for pressure and Precedex for sedation in neuro patients? Just curious...Aloha!

4. verbal contract with American Mobile Nursing

   pincush23 replied to rufftammy's topic in Travel

   Thanks NedRN!!

5. verbal contract with American Mobile Nursing

   pincush23 replied to rufftammy's topic in Travel

   "I did a quick verbal agreement for an assignment in the lower 48 a month ago before driving 4500 miles to Alaska (Keep in mind-a month). I cannot fly back now and make the assignment on time-I have a crazy cold and strep. To beat it all, the compa...

6. Advantage RN

   pincush23 replied to flnursemichelle's topic in Travel

   Same thing just happened to me 534!!!

7. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

   pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in Alaska

   Thanks again for the input, muircv!! I am now renting a 2 BR condo with a heated garage 5 miles from campus-still in the lower 48 until the 5000 mile drive in June. Question for you when ya get a chance: From what you have experienced and know fro...

8. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

   pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in Alaska

   Tks for the input [COLOR=#003366]muircv!! Aloha Glad you found a place!

9. Moving to Anchorage in 2 weeks, Need help with housing!!

   pincush23 replied to muircv's topic in Alaska

   [COLOR=#003366]muircv Me no like "shady"! lol...I have been looking for a place for a couple of days online. We own a place in Seward (living in TN for now and was offered a job @ Prov a couple of weeks ago), but I could not make that long of a com...

10. UTMC interview advice please!

    pincush23 replied to NurseAndLovinIt's topic in Tennessee

    Ditto!!! JH?

11. EPIC Computer Program

    pincush23 replied to al7139's topic in Informatics

    None to my knowledge. It's basically an excel format. Not that bad. Each facility has their own "tweeks" to the system. It does take some time to learn all the "bells and whistles" just as any computer system charting. If an employeer asks you about ...

12. Question about St. Lukes in Boise

    pincush23 replied to Red11's topic in Idaho

    Aloha! Would you mind posting or sending me a PM on what computer charting system you use in the ICU/CCU? Thanks so much!

13. EPIC Computer Program

    pincush23 replied to al7139's topic in Informatics

    Question... cause I didn't see it in other posts...But do you guys use the focused charting aspect of EPIC "DAR" Data, Action, Response? It totally felt like I was double/triple charting I worked for a hospital with EPIC and when I wrote a DAR note...

14. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    pincush23 replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in Hawaii

    Sounds like you've got a good plan my friend! If you decide to leave for a bit, enjoy yourself while you are there. Remember to throw a lei into the ocean to show that you will be back. Don't be like me and stare @ the same computer screens until ...

15. New RN Grads in Hawaii, still waiting?

    pincush23 replied to NewGradRNHawaii's topic in Hawaii

    I was where you are now! It was crazy! I spent endless hours on the computer checking out all possibilities, calling, walking in to HR, talking to neighbors that knew people...At times, I was so depressed that I didn't leave the house to enjoy the ...