Charmander

Charmander specializes in ICU.

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1. Single-room ICUs may cut infection rates

   Charmander replied to pockunit's topic in General Nursing

   we take 1 - 2 patients, the rooms are paired (as much as the census allows), so sitting at one of the computers outside the room (there's 2 in a cubby with windows) you can lay eyes on each of your patients and monitors very easily. also the monitor...

2. switch careers later?

   Charmander replied to mee9mee9's topic in General Nursing

   just my thoughts.... but finish your BS in Public Health, (you're almost there anyway and getting some sort of degree is a great accomplishment) making sure you integrate any pre-req's into your curriculum (your advisor should be able to help you mak...

3. Breastfeeding in the Hospital??!!

   Charmander replied to Sl1011's topic in General Nursing

   lifesaver = hands free double pumping bra.... La Leche League International Nursing bras, intimates, baby wear and sleepwear look for 'hands free pump bra' or 'new pump bra' this way you can multi task :) other survival tips: have a small insula...

4. Going from RN to Paramedic

   Charmander replied to mater44's topic in Emergency

   just my 2cents... but I took a PAY CUT to become a nurse.... went from flight with 15 yrs to BSN RN.... just for some perspective... :) Paramedic scope of practice varies WIDELY state to state, and region to region. I totally agree with the differe...

5. Nursing the old fashioned way

   Charmander replied to Scarlette Wings's topic in General Nursing

   high hot and a helluva lot is the HHH I know..... :)

6. My feet hurt!

   Charmander replied to mo54's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I love my dansko's, but have found that the socks make a huge difference. I LOVE smart wool's.... if I wear cute thin socks, my feet and legs are killing me by mid shift.... How are the Alegria's??? always curious with shoes... :)

7. Ambien psychosis?

   Charmander replied to Cat_RN's topic in Medications

   I take Ambien personally, and have had bizarre conversations with my hubby.... but that's it (as far as I know right? ) So I take it IN BED, with my alarm set and everything in the house ok. And only with my hubby home to take care of the kids. I ...

8. Need some advice?!?!?!?!?!NEW GRAD<----desperate

   Charmander replied to lampost20's topic in General Nursing

   I'm sure your already searching the web.... sarmc.org stlukesonline.com lots of campus' (Boise, Meridian, Wood River....) Elmore Medical Center West Valley Medical Center Mercy Medical Center there are also some long term acute care places like Sout...

9. New RN who may lose her Med Surg job

   Charmander replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

   Also... when you go to the simlab, take a list of those skills that you need to work on- (Pump management, IV insertion, foleys, assessments... what ever... ), the policy and procedure for that skill, and work with a preceptor or one of the educators...

10. Excelsior Nurses Deserve Universal Acceptance

    Charmander replied to ToddEMTP's topic in Online Learning

    Don't forget WA state.... they do accept Excelsior for LPN's only NOT paramedics (LPN's must go thru a 200 hour preceptorship in WA before they can proceed). Even if you have extensive (say 15 years) of experience, have all your clinical hours docum...

11. Day/Night with young children at home

    Charmander replied to jesshopper12's topic in General Nursing

    ok, a lot has been said for it being hard.... and I'll agree it's not cake.... though I don't work a split (I'm pure nights) I have 2 kiddo's (22 mos and 4) with my husband at home and it works great for us. My husband works full time too, though no...

12. Scheduling flexibility

    Charmander replied to misha12's topic in CRNA

    well... the unit I work in uses the 'self schedule' concept. Kind of a pain for the scheduler, but she's awesome and works really hard at it. About 4 weeks before the next schedule comes out there's a blank schedule that we put our wishes on. Mos...

13. child health clinic in Oregon

    Charmander replied to Daria_n's topic in Oregon

    just so you don't limit your options.... most hospitals are latex free... or have lots of non latex options for you :)

14. Need to find an accelerated BSN program that I can get into!

    Charmander replied to SuperNova153's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Here's a whole list!! Good luck! http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Education/pdf/APLIST.PDF

15. Help with SIM "doctors order"

    Charmander replied to Peetz's topic in Student Assist

    the D50 part you got... but the normal amp comes 25 gm's in 50 ml's..... (thus the 50% :) and it's usually the big blue one if you have to find it quick.... good luck, some little medic tips with the D50, aspirate before admin (sugar is really bad ...