nurseysarah

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1. How do experienced nurses do it to memorize everything?

   nurseysarah replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN/LVN

   I had the same thought when I first started! Now with some experience under my belt, I can tell you the pt's most recent blood sugars, K and Mg, and vent settings at the drop of a hat. I also have my brains with me, I'm lost without them! Honestly, y...

2. eICU-anyone else have this at their facility???

   nurseysarah replied to nurseysarah's topic in Career Support

   The eICU isn't actually a unit at all. All ICU pts have a RN, and the eICU is really just a second set of eyes located in a different building. I usually only hear from the eICU if they started noticing a subtle trend in VS(temp, heart rate, BPs) tha...

3. eICU-anyone else have this at their facility???

   nurseysarah posted a topic in Career Support

   Hi all! I work in the CCU/CVICU and the facility I work for just recently implemented an eICU. For those unfamiliar with this-There is a camera in every ICU pt room and a monitor that the eICU nurse shows up on. The camera does not record, it just...

4. CICU vs CVICU and getting into a program

   nurseysarah posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi all-I'm sure this question has already been asked, but I wasn't able to find it. I currently work at a Level 1 Trauma Center in the CICU. The CICU is connected to the CVICU and I float there occasionally. I was recently talking to a RN who works ...

5. CVSU or CCU?

   nurseysarah replied to BamaRach23's topic in CCU

   Both units will be a wonderful learning opportunity, and as @Ruby Vee said, both will claim to have the sickest pts. I work on the CCU, but the CVICU and CCU are considered "one" unit which means I get to work on the CVICU side as well. I truly enjoy...