picuman BSN, RN

picuman is a BSN, RN and specializes in ER, PEDS, PICU, PUB HLTH AIR GRND TRNSP,.

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1. What would you have said to this CNA

   picuman replied to zofran's topic in Relations

   Well ....easy write her up. Maybe? just maybe she will think twice next time. times are tough jobs are hard to come by. maybe someone should remind Her of those facts. And you are a terrific example of what we RNs do and donot do. Cheers!

2. RNs in an ambulance- Illinois?

   picuman replied to Jesskanurse's topic in Flight

   I am in California which might be different than Illinois. i work FULL time as a critical care transport nurse. I transport pts from Ers ICUs cath labs etc on drips vents etc. Minimum training 2 years er 2 years icu. Pass a comprehensive exam on ER, ...

3. What do you never leave home without?

   picuman replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in CCU

   A PDA with Critical Care suite, davis' drug hand book, Tabers Med dictionary of course a good cardiology steth. and YOUR BRAIN. i do crit transports of all types of patients cath lab, trauma, SICU, PICU,. etc. So, I have to carry eveything wth me ...

4. flying ventilator

   picuman replied to phiposurde's topic in Flight

   Try the LTV 1000 we use it on ground and air transport.

5. Guess the mispronounced medical term

   picuman replied to EricJRN's topic in General Nursing

   I am SURE everyone has heard of peanut butter balls phenobarbital!!! And morons for motrin

6. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

   picuman replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

   The lowest Bp i have seen would be on an art line 40/20 pt on pressors heading out the door in septic shock

7. Highest BP you have ever seen on a pt

   picuman replied to nckayaker's topic in Emergency

   On a pt with PIH she had Bp of 300/218 was in a coma and later arrested. We saved her newborn though.

8. Where from Here?

   picuman replied to cctrn's topic in Flight

   Currently returned to CCT try Public Health. Alot of us older nurses work as PHNs. You coud think of teaching LVN students or the clinical portion of RN students.

9. Share your story: "I hate it when I'm right!"

   picuman replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

   Had a unresponsive man ETOH who I knew needed the ER doc to look at. But his comment was that it was just another drunk. I insisted that the man was UNRESPONSIVE you know NO GAG REFLEX. The ER doc continued to neglect my patient. When he finally did ...

10. Rules for the ER (long)

    picuman replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

    Did you forget that you are still a nurse in the ER? Can you still find the time to hold a hand, dry a tear, give a hug, cry with someone, or just be there?

11. Can't do nightshift

    picuman replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Hi pitbull, I have been a nurse for 18 plus years and have spent most of them on nocs. If you are sick what symptoms do you have, maybe they will pass. also, are you working at the only hospital in your area? If not look around, with your experience ...

12. Most easy job in Nursing?

    picuman replied to moliuchick's topic in General Nursing

    If you want those kind of hours and like helping families in need, try Public Health Nursing. They do not work weekends or nights. You must have a BSN though and A Public Health Nurse Cert. Also, if you have enough experience you could teach. Good L...

13. Would you let your kid ride a MOTORCYCLE ???

    picuman replied to Oregon Runner's topic in General Nursing

    CONSIDERING ALL THE PATIENTS WE SEE AFTER AN ACCIDENT WITH A MOTORCYCLE I WOULD NEVER LET MY SON OR DAUGHTER RIDE ONE.

14. Best Reference Book for PICU Nurses

    picuman replied to KailuaNurse's topic in PICU

    I use Hazinski's book and have attended several of her lectures. I encourage anyone in PICU to get Gaedeke's book Pediatric and Neonatal Critical care. I is a review book, but an excellent source of information. It can be found on barne's and Nobles'...