Ashley_RN

Ashley_RN

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About Ashley_RN

Ashley_RN has 4 years experience and specializes in ICU/Critical Care.


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  1. Brigham and Women's Hospital

    Sorry just seeing this.... Do you mean staffing ratios? Like nurse to patient(s)?
  2. Brigham and Women's Hospital

    I work at Brigham..... Weekends $9/hr Nights $4.70/hr Evenings $3.20/hr
  3. The lowest O2 saturation I've ever seen

    2 nights before this past Christmas, I took care of a woman who had end-stage IPF... she was originally admitted for a lung transplant workup & deteriorated very quickly, never able to leave the hospital.... She was ready to transition her care t...
  4. My apologies OP, when I couldn't read it forwards my brain figured out something else! Haha I literally did not see therapist, too many Law & Order's for this lady I guess... :)
  5. The OP's username is 'the rapist' spelled backwards.
  6. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    1. Boston, MA 2. September will be 3 years 3. Thoracic Surgery ICU 4. $34/hr 5. Extra $3.20/hr for evenings, $4.70/hr for nights and $9/hr for weekends 6. Yes, Massachusetts Nurses Association
  7. Yup & love it! :)
  8. I work in MA and anything over 12hrs is DOUBLE TIME :D
  9. How long did you lurk before you joined?

    Stumbled upon AllNurses frequently throughout nursing school, more so during my final years.. Think I joined somewhere in that time frame. I am on it everyday, multiple times just browsing, enjoying, learning :) I dont post often but I am here alot, ...
  10. Am I the only one annoyed by these PCA orders?

    [0.2mg each dose/7min interval /3mg lockout in 4 hours] is our typical Dilaudid PCA orders; however, everyone is individualized. What is the pain for? Any option for bolus doses? I second the pain specialist, if available. They are wonderful & c...
  11. Do nurses get holidays off?

    just wanted to say thank you ruby vee. i was a little sad/upset to find out i was working all 3 winter holidays this year and although being the newbie i expected it, it still felt crappy. but your view on the situation has really made me feel so muc...
  12. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    I had a walking 4x/day, completely independent with ADL's, no mobility issues patient throw a PE on me before; turns out, he hated the shots and since he was so active, some nurses were letting doses slide. Well, sure learned the hard way. Since then...
  13. how do you night nurses do your assessments?

    I work 1900-700 so I'm able get to know my patients very well within the 1st 2 hours of my shift since they're up; however, if I do come in at 2300 & they were already sleeping here's what I do: knock politely, lights on and speaking softly "Hi ...
  14. When adults whine....

    It honestly shocked me at how "whiney" and RUDE people can be when I began nursing. I'm empathetic, I really am.. You're sick, you feel crappy/tired/scared, etc so I understand why you're in a terrible mood.. So I'm always pleasant & let things r...
  15. Doc have right to get upset with me?

    We are required to report temps of 101 or above, and oral is the preferred route.. However, working in a large teaching hospital, I have the advantage of a resident who is always awake & routinely rounding at night. AD is definitely a concern but...