emilyBABSNRN

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1. Vasopressors and Balloon pump

   emilyBABSNRN replied to aobnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I was reading this post as a spectator... So sorry to hear about your loss! Your friend was very lucky to have you care about them. Wishing you peace during this hard time.

2. Job Shadow/Interview in CCU

   emilyBABSNRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hello all, I am looking for some advice from all you nurses out there! I am set up to job shadow in a CCU "with the potential for an interview". I am curious if the term job shadow is just a way...

3. Cardiac Stepdown unit 5:1 patient ratio...is this normal???

   emilyBABSNRN replied to jaznia15's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   This is the norm where I used to work. We activley titrated ALL THE TIME most everything except dop and lido...although we could have low-dose dop and lido patients who were DNR (go figure). And it...

4. 2011 Job Search in Albuquerque

   emilyBABSNRN replied to emilyBABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   Generally people who are hired as per-diem/prn nurses don't get benefits so it doesn't necessarily mean you have to work part-time. If a unit just doesn't have a high enough census, it's not in their...

5. 2011 Job Search in Albuquerque

   emilyBABSNRN replied to emilyBABSNRN's topic in General Nursing

   Pres is pursuing Magnet Status so they definitley are a place that nurses should consider. Overall they seem to be a great place to work, with a big interest in Evidence-based practice and new...

6. Amio in a Code

   emilyBABSNRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

   Maybe she was a CRF pt with some cor pulmonale going on. sluggish kidneys slow to react to the lasix? maybe MD was worried the lasix wasn't gonna pull enough off. Probably had some fluid backup in...

7. Are some people just not cut out for ICU?

   emilyBABSNRN replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

   This is a little off-topic, but what do you all think are good qualities in an ICU nurse then, besides having good bedside manner? I have over one year as a tele RN but had to move to a new state and...

8. Amio in a Code

   emilyBABSNRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

   3 to 1? HEAVEN!!!!!!!!!!!! ps was this MD a resident?? Watch out for July 1st

9. how did they know I was in the hospital??

   emilyBABSNRN replied to its_meee's topic in General Nursing

   If the hospital has EMR they can look back to see who viewed your electronic chart if you are concerned someone saw private information. Privacy is a big issue. So sorry for everyone's loss! May...

10. Is there any place hiring new grads?

    emilyBABSNRN replied to cisa04's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't necessarily take the first job that comes to you...ie LTC. Generally a hospital wants 1 year ACUTE care experience. Take a rehab position then consider a lateral transfer over LTC if you...

11. Amio in a Code

    emilyBABSNRN replied to WonderRN's topic in Emergency

    Once the pt is stabilized with IV push, they start a drip to make sure the patient doesn't flip back....are you sure that isn't what they were doing? Protocol I believe is to "bolus" and then start a...

12. Private Loan Debt Stressed Out New Grad! HELP!

    emilyBABSNRN replied to LovelyRain's topic in General Nursing

    Also, make sure if you are feeling depressed to get some help and do not feel guilty about it. Depression is a very common and treatable illness....how does it go "you wouldn't withold insulin from a...

13. Private Loan Debt Stressed Out New Grad! HELP!

    emilyBABSNRN replied to LovelyRain's topic in General Nursing

    I know several people in your same boat. This country is just coming out of a recession. If I found a job in the depths of the recession, you can find one now. I just read an article in the Wall...

14. expelled for academic dishonesty

    emilyBABSNRN replied to cummings 41's topic in General Students

    While I would love to argue with all of you until you are satisfied with your pension for public humiliation, I am not on allnurses.com to make enemies or fulfill a vendetta. Good luck and happy...

15. expelled for academic dishonesty

    emilyBABSNRN replied to cummings 41's topic in General Students

    It is wrong to expel a person based on an assumption or "circumstantial evidence". period. WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST and I hope none of you finds yourself in a situation where you are guilty until...