ICURN2011

ICURN2011 specializes in ICU.

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1. transitioning from Med surg ICU to Traum Neurosurgery ICU

   ICURN2011 posted a topic in Neuro

   I am thinking of leaving my med/surg ICU position to a level 1 trauma/neurosurg ICU. Stupid question but I just don't want to loose my skills with ventilated patients, am I still going to encounter ventilators in a trauma/neurosurgery ICU? Where I...

2. Intubated Pt's Using Bedside Comodes

   ICURN2011 replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Critical

   We have a few chronic vent patients in our ICU and they sit on chairs-so a bedside commode could be a possibility. We are starting a new initiative to mobilize these patients sooner to prevent complications (pressure sores, muscle deconditioning etc)

3. Possible Job in the ICU as a NEW GRAD

   ICURN2011 replied to John Johnson's topic in Critical

   Hi, I just wanted to say that I am a new grad and completed my preceptorship in ICU, I got hired onto the ICU unit, and have been working there since May of this year. When I got hired I started a critical care program (which helps A LOT), and I have...