CarpeDiem2004

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1. Anyone out there a member of National Student Nurses Association?

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to mishayla96's topic in General Students

   I was a member of the WSNA (Wisconsin) when I was a student, and all these years later I am still glad that I got involved. I ended up being quite active at the state level (President of the state board) and was lucky enough to be able to go to many ...

2. What does your screenname mean?

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

   "Seize the Day" and the year I joined the board - because that's how I try to live my life. :balloons:

3. Possible relocation

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to tvccrn's topic in Maine

   I'm a native cheesehead. I moved to Maine about 10 years ago and have been very happy here. I think the weather is very similar and Maine has the added bonus of the ocean and mountains. I live in central Maine (near Lewiston/Auburn). Close enough to ...

4. I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

   CarpeDiem2004 posted a topic in Hospice

   I'm an ICU nurse of many years and, for a variety of reasons, have recently been looking for a new job. I saw an ad in the local paper for an RN Case Manager at a local Hospice agency and decided to investigate. The more I learned about what a Hospic...

5. I'd like to become a Hospice Nurse.

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to CarpeDiem2004's topic in Hospice

   I'm an ICU nurse of many years and, for a variety of reasons, have recently been looking for a new job. I saw an ad in the local paper for an RN Case Manager at a local Hospice agency and decided to investigate. The more I learned about what a Hospic...

6. neuro checks question

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to justgoofie's topic in Neuro

   From your description of the patient's movements and the scenario, it sounds to me like it was posturing you were seeing. To avoid this sort of problem, I frequently go to see my patient with the nurse I am reporting to or am receiving report from du...

7. Call me crazy but...

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to moonshadeau's topic in General Nursing

   I don't see how you can adequately take care of ICU patients without knowing about the IV drips that we so frequently use. Are they planning on not assigning you to these patients until after the year is up? This is an integral part of an ICU nurse's...

8. ICU staffing guidelines

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to radblt's topic in CCU

   In my ICU, we have 2 RN's for 1-4 patients. We never have just one RN in the unit.

9. propofol

   CarpeDiem2004 replied to jackieliz's topic in CCU

   I agree with jwk. In my institution, we use propofol on vented patients all the time. If it's going to be used for conscious sedation, it must be given by anesthesia or by an intensivist. It is a wonderful drug, but I've seen plenty of patients that ...

10. BIG assignment due next week and need opinions from nurses!!

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to 1styrnursingstudent's topic in Student Assist

    I believe that being a good nurse begins with being a strong patient advocate. Sometimes we are the only ones that a patient has speaking up for their best interest. Good luck on your assignment.

11. ICU Admissions

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to DidiRN's topic in MICU

    The ICU I work in has a 12 bed capacity but we average 5-7 patients so we staff for this number. We frequently have patients that come into our ICU who are inappropriate admissions, and many who stay longer than they should and take up an ICU bed jus...

12. Ouestion about Blood Transfusion

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to nursemary9's topic in General Nursing

    At my institution, we check vital signs pre transfusion, every 5 minutes for the first 15 minutes, then every 30 minutes for the duration of the transfusion. A complete set of vital signs includes temp, BP, pulse and resp. rate. A rise of 1 degree in...

13. What Type Of Person Makes A Good Icu Nurse?

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to mrigas's topic in CCU

    I've been working in the ICU for 11 years and I love it! In my experience it takes a mix of personalities to make an ICU unit strong and an enjoyable place to work. On the other hand, the "strong" personalities I've encountered over the years can mak...

14. What Type Of Person Makes A Good Icu Nurse?

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to mrigas's topic in CCU

    I've been working in the ICU for 11 years and I love it! In my experience it takes a mix of personalities to make an ICU unit strong and an enjoyable place to work. On the other hand, the "strong" personalities I've encountered over the years can mak...

15. Graduate clinical degree vs. "business/leadership" degree?

    CarpeDiem2004 replied to t2000JC's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning on going back for my masters in nursing with an education emphasis - not because I expect to make a huge amount of money when I'm done, but because I would really like the opportunity to pass on my knowledge and experience - possibly in ...