akinaRN replied to Penelope_Pitstop's topic in MICU
Very basically, this is how I explain the 3 main settings we use in our ICU. With other modes, I have to ask our RRT to explain to me every time I come across it. AC--The vent gives set tidal volume on ALL the breaths, even the ones the pt initiates...
I work in a 16 bed SICU. We have quite a few swans, a few IABP's, but not ECMO or CRRT. Our ratio is 2:1 except: ~newly admitted DKAs (not all the time, but they're trying to make it a rule) ~Fresh open hearts (until extubation) ~IABP ~or REALLY sick...
The only thing I wear jewelry wise to work is my wedding ring (and if it was a big blingy rock, I wouldn't even wear that--punches through gloves). When you have to worry about your watch/bracelet/jewelry while you're trying to do patient care, there...
Thanks flyingfish! I'm interviewing also on the 13th, so maybe we'll see each other in the lobby. I wish you the very best of luck and wishes! We'll all need it. :)
I applied this year and just found out a few days ago that I got an interview! I was floored--shaking and everything! lol And now I'm more nervous than ever. . . Interview tips from anyone who's been there before??
I was at work on Tuesday and had joint commission follow me up from lab and do their check while I hung blood. Now I got a call from HR asking me to bring in my diploma because joint commission wanted to see it. Has this happened to anyone? Should I ...