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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
ICU_RN2 replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency
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.
ICU_RN2 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing
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!
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!
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...
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...
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...