momthenRN

momthenRN

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About momthenRN

momthenRN has 15 years experience and specializes in ICU.


Mom, RN, love to hike and read

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  1. Social inadequacy and nursing.

    There are so many avenues to nursing. There are some areas that require more intuition than others. But for the most part, you learn so many skills in school that help you anticipate mentally "what to ask" the patients and family you have to deal w...
  2. Peer Review Help Needed

    Ours actually not only emphasized clinical skill and knowledge but the teamwork that needs to be present. It also concentrated on timeliness, communication and professionalism. Our peer reviews are tough.
  3. What constitutes a preceptor?

    extra 2 bucks per hr regardless of experience, temperment or attitude! Sometimes it seems like peanuts,...but at least it is something,...
  4. The thing about 12 hour shifts...vent

    How can people comment on things they no NOTHING about? Tell her that this job is demanding and youat are making all your money in 3 days that most people need 5 for. She needs to butt out and get a life,...
  5. New path

    I like to think that what I do is a little less stressful in ICU. I fill in for charge and work staff nurse 3 12 hr shifts per week. I might pull an occasional extra shift for desperate shifts. I like to leave my job there once I leave. The more ...
  6. ACLS question

    I just took ACLS today. They were re-emphasizing high quality CPR in all non perfusing rhythms. Also, the drugs are secondary in a sense to the CPR and the shocking for Vtach/Vfib. I think we need to slow down and see if shocking and CPR works fir...
  7. Weight-based drips

    We ONLY do weight based IV drips now with the exception of a few (Diltiazem, Vasopressin, Amniodarone). It is policy now,....
  8. What is the highest temp you have seen?

    The highest temperature you have seen and did they survive? How long can a person sustained a high core temp say at 105 or higher?
  9. Help! Being stalked by a resident!!!

    Change your cell and be done with it,...do NOT post your new one in the general view of anyone. It would creep me out too and is probably just bad manners.
  10. CCRN's Need advice!!

    Hey all you CCRN people out there! How did you prepare for the test? I have talk about this for years and really want to obtain my Certification. I am just wondering how you approach the preparation and actual test. Thanks!!
  11. Bad room

    Creepy!!!
  12. Did something to my neck,...

    Hey all, I was working this week and was in an awkward position trying to recycle a monitor for a blood pressure and holding my patients arm still when I pulled something in my neck that traveled down my arm. Needless to say, I have had pain ever sin...
  13. What are your ICU visitation hours???

    open visiting 0830 to 1800. open again 2030 to 2300. two at a time....lucky night shift......
  14. Would you use a sub-clavian heading towards the head?

    Heck no!!!
  15. Where do you give your heparin?

    I was recently told the Lateral abd "love handle areas" were best. It is accepted however to give in the lateral thigh for pt's that cannot have it in the abd. (ex. a peritoneal diaylsis pt or abd. pt or even a very very thin pt.),....