ICU_RN2

ICU_RN2

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ICU_RN2 specializes in Medical/surgical, ICU.


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  1. Need some opinions on my dilemma

    You gotta do what makes you happy - in the end, that's what you'll do anyway. But, do remember, opportunities will come up again for ya to get into a cardiology setting. And after a couple years in an LTAC, transitioning into an ICU would probably be...
  2. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

    I've never heard of using narcan for itching either! And I worked on a med surg floor with a tonnn of PCA usage! Great to know! Thanks!
  3. Scared...

    D-dimer can elevate for several other reasons as well...in my experience we never use a d-dimer alone to diagnose... The rest of your questions are hard to follow, but as long as you drew and send the labs before starting the heparin gtt you should b...
  4. Sedation and Hypotension

    We hardly ever use propofol in our ICU... We frequently use Fent. gtts, Ativan IVP, and Versed IVP. We do see the Haldol IVP as well. Propofol will drop your pressure pretty much every time, just varies on how much - with a patient on pressors alread...
  5. I should add, if I had it to do all over again, I would have stayed on the med-surg floor until I was sure we wouldn't be moving. Although, the ICU positions were all filled by that time, and I would have likely be on the med-surg floor for another 6...
  6. I thought I'd comment because I was in pretty much an identical situation I was on a med-surg floor for about 8 or 9 months when I decided I really wanted to apply for an open ICU position (there were 6 jobs posted, and I knew I would get one). I als...
  7. Vodka tampons?!?

    I've heard that is why they put them in their rectum - it doesn't hurt as much? Who knows...the kids that are doing this are not your typical stupid teenager I feel..these are the minority.
  8. Vodka tampons?!?

    I don't work in the ED,but here in NW Pennsylvania, I have heard of kids doing this too.....so bizarre!!
  9. New grad w/question about CPR cert.

    AHA is good for 2 years as opposed to 1 year for American Red Cross.. Also, correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but American Heart also does ACLS cert. and PALS cert, correct? That could be why....Interesting though, I've never had anyone care which one!
  10. Forced canceling/calling off question!

    I guess I don't expect answers regarding unemployment unless you have a personal experience...but do your facilities mandate cancellations like this? Thanks for your help!
  11. I'm just getting off of orientation at a new facility, and had a couple questions for you guys! Since there are several of us getting off of orientation at the same time, we will be over staffed. Our manager stated that if we are canceled, it will be...
  12. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

    I applied prior to gradation at two large local hospital's in the North Western PA area. They met with us in a class and told us to start applying in Dec-Jan. With everywhere else I applied, I simply called the HR department or Nurse Recruiter and as...
  13. Last day of orientation over!

    Thanks everyone!!! I'm sure it won't be thatttt bad...!!
  14. Because no one in my household is particularly interested in hearing about my excitement..I've come here to share! Orientation completed!!! I'll be officially on my own Wednesday :) This isn't my first job, but I'm excited anyway!! A little scared to...
  15. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    Our area must be better job-wise than yours, as most of us easily found one prior to graduation in May 2010. Where are you located?