shel_wny

shel_wny has 8 years experience and specializes in Critical Care / Psychiatry.

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1. What equipment to bring to psych unit?

   shel_wny replied to Clark_Kent's topic in Psychiatric

   I just bring a pen. (And a kind heart, and a mutually respectful attitude.)

2. Will I Be Ok?

   shel_wny replied to rn undisclosed name's topic in MICU

   I usually just say, "Well...I'm not quite sure. You're in the ICU and you're pretty sick right now." Then I often look up at the monitor and tell them what is good and what our goal is for the end of my shift. My patients usually trust me and appreci...

3. IV tips and tricks

   shel_wny replied to kloock's topic in Emergency

   IVs are a huge problem for me too. I feel so incompetent, though I have confidence in all of my other clinical skills. This is an amazing thread! Now I've got some new stuff to try to take my mind off my failing record.

4. Prior service and looking to work at local VA Hospital

   shel_wny replied to doubledown_58's topic in Government

   Ok, as I understand it, your prior service in the military would count toward your time for retirement. The VA loves to hire veterans. I would definitely go for it and put in an application with human resources at the VA that you would like to work. ...

5. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

   shel_wny replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

   Thanks for the response everyone. Still haven't found a good pilates DVD yet, but haven't done much looking besides asking on here. I'm finding that jasmine green tea with 1 tsp of honey really helps take the edge off my hunger at night. Resisting th...

6. Healthier Living Support Thread: PART TWO!

   shel_wny replied to SmilingBluEyes's topic in Stress 101

   Hi everyone! I'm encouraged to see this thread is still here from before I took a break from Allnurses stuff. As a full-time student who works full-time I've definitely gotten into the habit of eating poorly. As of today I am 7 days caffeine-free whi...

7. Meds to know for the New Grad in ICU

   shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in MICU

   Thanks! Now time to hit my med book!

8. Meds to know for the New Grad in ICU

   shel_wny posted a topic in MICU

   I just accepted a position that starts at the end of May in the SICU/MICU. I personally know that meds are a weakness for me and I want to crack down on them in preparation for this job. Could anyone point me to a list of important critical care meds...

9. Can't Decide - NeonatalICU or Stay in Trauma

   shel_wny replied to CarVsTree's topic in New Nurse

   I always thought a long orientation was preferred against a shorter one. At least that's what my instructors and colleagues seem to make me think!

10. Options for childcare when mandated

    shel_wny replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! Exactly the kind of information and encouragement I was looking for. :) Much appreciated, Shel

11. Options for childcare when mandated

    shel_wny posted a topic in General Nursing

    The facility where I work enforces mandatory overtime. My husband and I are anticipating having a child within the next 5 years. A major concern of mine is being mandated and having no one to care for my child while my husband works. My family is mil...

12. A little advise. . . PLEASE

    shel_wny replied to stressedout-nurse2be's topic in General Students

    You've invested 3 tough years of frustration, blood, sweat, and tears into this. Why quit now and let that all go to waste? You need a degree to show for all that! My advice is to get yourself in the best shape possible. At my local YMCA they have a ...

13. Heroin OD in the Boston Public Garden

    shel_wny replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Emergency

    Wow! What a strange case of the photographer being in the right place at the right time. Very unfortunate for the user and his friends. Maybe one life will save two... Shel

14. Major Props to those who work in this field!

    shel_wny posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I had the opportunity today to float to a lock-down inpatient psych ward. What a whole different take on nursing! The nurses and assistants were great and the whole process was fun to watch. I don't think psych is for me but I just wanted to say that...

15. Seniors in the House

    shel_wny replied to Christian_SN's topic in General Students

    May 2006 here as well! As excited as I am to graduate, I'm honestly enjoying the process. Sure there's mega stress and rough times but all in all I enjoy learning about nursing stuff. This all really strange to me because all my life I've loathed sch...