NeuroICURN

NeuroICURN

Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU

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About NeuroICURN

NeuroICURN specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU.


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  1. transfering

    Why would you email? That just sounds a little cowardly. Why not tell her face to face? If you absolutely NEVER see your manager, then call and leave a voicemail.
  2. What should be included when Charting?

    BTW....why wasn't this addressed by your preceptor? I know I read all the charting done by any orientee with me...then we sit and review what's right and wrong and she fixes what's wrong (thank goodness we have electronic charting). In the case o...
  3. What should be included when Charting?

    Just because they can get in trouble for it, doesn't mean it shouldn't be charted!! If you were actually told that...I would get the heck out of there!! I agree that charting in a LTC facility and a hospital are very different, but that being said....
  4. I actually recommend telling your employer right away. Depending on the unit will depend on they handle it. On our unit, we don't make any of our pregnant nurses take ANY kind of isolation assignment. They could, but just as a courtesy, we don't m...
  5. Highest PEEP you've seen?

    I'm with Gwenith on this one..... On neuro patients, we rarely ever go above 5, but have seen as high as 10...then other vent. methods start being used....i.e. pressure control ventilation or whatever is appropriate. Now with these patients, our in...
  6. propofol infusion syndrome

    Did they try 3% NaCl? A bolus (typically 2-4 mL/kg) and then start a gtt??
  7. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    omg...I can't believe I forgot to mention that! Thanks! Also, thanks to whoever mentioned about the PFO...I've seen a LOT of people with PFOs, but never knew there was a link with migraines. I'll have to look more into that. See....you learn somet...
  8. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

    Not to get too nosy here....but have you had a CT (to check for any bleeding or tumor), and/or a CTA (CT Angio) done?? If not, and your symptoms are this severe, you NEED to have that checked. Many people don't often have a warning to the fact th...
  9. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

    In our ICU, we are also responsible for all of the patient care (bathing, linen changes, etc.), but when we have an NA on, they will help you with that stuff. Our NAs also do our blood glucose monitorings, stock our bedsides and help us with our roa...
  10. ICU or ER

    Personally, I would recommend an ICU. You'll typically get more experience with drips, lines, etc. Not that you don't get that in the ER, but you see it more in ICU because you don't have to deal with all the other stuff (i.e. flu pts, people just...
  11. Anesthesia for HALO placement.

    Honestly....sounds like the patient probably freaked out a little and it was probably more anxiety (and drama), than anything else. I've done more halo braces at the bedside than I remotely care to discuss. We do ours with the neurosurgeon, the o...
  12. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

    As many others have said....this is not unusual. I've given it to people who could feed themselves and put it down many NGs and GTs (best to open the can a while before and let it go flat)....our docs usually order it 1 or 2 cans with meals or TID. ...
  13. Funniest real orders you have seen in a chart?

    I've been LMAO at this one for like 5 minutes now!!
  14. Cnrn

    Congratulations to you too Roxan!!! That test was brutal, wasn't it?? I really had a hard time with the floor and rehab stuff since all I've ever done was Neuro ICU! I'll tell you what, that's a certification that I'll NEVER let slide and expire!! ...
  15. Cnrn

    :monkeydance: I'm so excited, that I had to share this with all of you....I passed the CNRN!!! Talk about being shocked...I couldn't believe it!! :monkeydance: