pH7.40 replied to SummerTimeCCRN's topic in Critical
"As a student it is sometimes hard to read your preceptor.... does she want me to jump in? Does she want me to wait to be asked? Does she want me to follow her every step or does she want me to back off????? All questions that we wrestle with in ou...
pH7.40 replied to SummerTimeCCRN's topic in Critical
First off set very clear rules or expectations for them so they know what not to do and dont hurt anyone, including themselves. Secondly, critical care is really intense. There is so much to learn! Try to focus more on keeping them safe and cultivati...
Does anyone know the average cost per day per patient for staying in the icu? I heard its around $10,000. I'm trying to gather facts. Thanks, Your fellow icu nurse!
I work night shift and the hospital where I work is cutting break relief so that we don't have break relief till our census at medium acuity is 15. Yet day shift has break relief with 1 patient. Does anyone know if there is a study which states when ...
Our nations tap water is regularly screened for the acceptable limits of toxins and bacteria. Tap water should be acceptable. The bottom line for you as a bedside nurse is to check your facilities policy and procedures and follow what your facility h...
Hey Everyone! I'm originally from louisville but now work as a BSN RN in the bay area. Am a little home sick and considering moving home. I'm just trying to figure out how much I would be making in Louisville as compared to here. Can anyone tell me...
actually thought of wearing one myself. I don't think the family realizes how they exhaust the pt. as well as themselves. And no I can't brush her hair now because I need to hang some fluids and a pressor to keep her alive!
We have the same concern with our ED regarding sepsis. We are trying to get the ED docs to insert central lines to better manage fluids in our septic patients, but they have really resisted. This thread is amazing. I thought it was just our hospital...