algRN

algRN has 4 years experience and specializes in Med-surg, ICU.

Latest Activity

1. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

   algRN replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro

   I talk to my unresponsive pts. in case they may be able to hear us. But as mentioned above, brain dead is dead.

2. St Louis University

   algRN replied to lioneyes's topic in Missouri

   I went there for undergrad. Enjoyed it and thought it was challenging as well. You do not have to be a grad of SLU to have SLU hospital pay back your tuition.

3. Propofol

   algRN replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

   In our ICU, we use propofol all the time d/t its short half life for neuro checks. All of these pts. are intubated. I have never had the experience of administering it to a pt. without a protected airway.

4. How long did it take for you to work in the ICU?

   algRN replied to Sassybottom's topic in General Nursing

   I worked 2.5 years on a med surg floor to get my feet wet, then on to a neuro/ent/transplant ICU. I hope to someday become a CRNA, but we'll see. I still need time in the ICU to feel comfortable.