akinaRN

akinaRN specializes in Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown, MICU/SICU.

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1. Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

   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...

2. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

   akinaRN replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU

   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...

3. Random question: Would you wear a $300 watch to work

   akinaRN replied to TXRN44's topic in General Nursing

   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...

4. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

   akinaRN replied to beetlebum's topic in SRNA

   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. :)

5. Applying to KPSAN, anyone applying for fall 2013

   akinaRN replied to beetlebum's topic in SRNA

   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??

6. Joint commission requesting to see diploma

   akinaRN posted a topic in Professionalism

   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 ...

7. How much do nurses start out at in N. Alabama/B'ham?

   akinaRN replied to stephiscope's topic in Alabama

   UAB posts their wages. I believe it starts at 20.10/hr. Not sure about the others. I work in Gadsden and make $18.10.