in2ICU

in2ICU has 6 years experience and specializes in MICU, SICU, and transplants.

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1. Peds Reference?

   in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Pediatric

   My main goal is just to know a bit more that ties back to physiology/pathophysiology and how that differs from adults. Sadly, I don't have a mom to ask; my parents died a few years back and my husband's mom had a stroke last year. We (my husband a...

2. Peds Reference?

   in2ICU posted a topic in Pediatric

   I'm an adult ICU RN/CCRN (MICU and SICU jobs) but am about to have a baby. What is a good reference for infants? Hoping to find something that is above and beyond the layperson's level. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

3. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

   in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Critical

   I was considering CRNA, yes, but not exclusively. I haven't decided how to proceed just yet - will let things settle into the new year and make a choice to move ahead or stay put for a while longer. The rate for online independent study at BYU was...

4. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

   in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Critical

   BYU Physics was around $450 OSU Ochem was right around $1,000. Gross, I know. It's hard to believe these are the going rates for education these days. The UNE Ochem course (the one I dropped) was around $1,400 I think.

5. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

   in2ICU posted a topic in Critical

   I am an ICU nurse with 2+ years in the unit. Last year I was looking at going back to school and needed to take Organic Chemistry and Physics. I scoured this site and everywhere else looking for info on a good place to get these courses considering...

6. Passing CCRN - My Preparation

   in2ICU replied to FrankyStarling's topic in Critical

   Hi, I wanted to add my input as a newly passed CCRN. I looked on this site for lots of tips and hopefully I can add a few as well. I scored 111/125. In school I was a 4.0 student and have experience in MICU and SICU. This is the first exam I've e...

7. Assessing pupil size - Sounds simple, but...

   in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

   In response to the above replies: But how do you standardize on "regular lighting"? Day vs night, different light switches (we have about 8 lighting options in each room - it's ridiculous), if pt's eyes were open or closed prior to exam? That's wh...

8. What makes a good tech?

   in2ICU replied to RedCarnation's topic in General Nursing

   I was a tech before I became a nurse. Duties vary a lot with that title. However, regardless of the requirements, I'd say there are 2 viewpoints you should consider: A) Being a good tech (so you can get experience), and B) just actually doing a rea...

9. Assessing pupil size - Sounds simple, but...

   in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have worked at two equally well recognized teaching hospitals in an ICU setting. Most everything is the same, but I've noticed a difference in how pupil size is assessed. Hosp#1 - Assess size of pupil as it reacts to pen light so as to eliminate...

10. Passing CCRN - My Preparation

    in2ICU replied to FrankyStarling's topic in Critical

    I am doing the Gasparis DVD and PASS CCRN regimen as well. My question is about the cardiac portion of the CCRN - specifically 12-lead ECGs. Did anyone see a lot of this on the exam? I am very strong in pulmonary, renal, endocrine and moderate in...

11. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I should also add that the facility that considers mittens to be restraints is reporting them as part of restraints use in comparison to other Magnet hospitals (their numbers are considerably higher than the national average). I think the results a...

12. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Are mittens, used alone, considered a restraint at your facility? I have worked at a couple of major magnet-designated medical centers and they have opposing views on classifying the use of mittens as a restraint. One says they are, and the...

13. How do you Tackle Chapter Reading Assignments and Make them Stick?

    in2ICU replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    I look at the teacher's PPT to see what topics are covered. Then I go to the book and look at those topics specifically. The key is to understand those specific topics inside and out in relation to the general content in a chapter - even if you hav...

14. My Patient Died

    in2ICU replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    I remember the first time I just SAW a pt die (I was a tech) and it still sticks with me to this day. It was somewhat dramatic (a chatting lady who had a massive PE and was dead in 30 mins). I thought about it every time I went to the hospital for ...

15. Questions about g tube

    in2ICU replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    -A G-tube is the same as PEG tube (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy). -If the liquid is clear it could also be stomach acid, and the greenish color is a common finding too (in small quantities, i.e. -The nature of the G-tube is that a dome or ba...