CCPam

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1. mini unit with many issues

   CCPam posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi Everyone, I'd like to bounce this one off of you all and see what your suggestions are. Since June 06 we have "inherited" a 4 bed mini "icu" that is a satellite from our 9 bed unit Neuro icu. There were several issues brought up to the administr...

2. What qualities to succeed in NICU?

   CCPam replied to Curious1alwys's topic in Neuro

   Thanks for asking....you should LOVE what you do!!! See if you can shadow in a Neuro icu for a couple of days....or get a summer externship....you'll either love it or hate it! But, you'll know before you hire in! CCPam

3. propofol infusion syndrome

   CCPam replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro

   Wow! I've never heard of this Propofol syndrome either!! We use it a lot and I would like to learn more about it. Anyone with info in the form of an article would you please post it for all of us to benefit from,please? Thank you!

4. HELP New Neuro-ICU nurse

   CCPam replied to icunursematt's topic in Neuro

   Hi Matt, Hey kiddo, don't be so hard on yourself! And, your preceptor shouldn't be either! The role transition between an LPN and an RN is a huge hurdle to clear---and, you've done that! Pat yourself on the back! Now going from one to two patien...

5. Neuro--tell me why you do/don't like it!!

   CCPam replied to irishnurse68's topic in Neuro

   Oh man! Why I like neuro icu! Well, between the current 10 bed nicu I work in and the one in virginia---that adds up to 20 years of neuro. For some odd reason, the brain with all the invisible working parts, just fascinates me! I love our docs! t...

6. neuro exam in spanish

   CCPam replied to anc33's topic in Neuro

   try Babelfish....................it will do the trick. Also, ask family members who do speak English and Spanish to help you. I've learned a lot from them as well! Have you considered taking a college course in beginning spanish? CCPam

7. Good all inclusive neuro ICU book?

   CCPam replied to dorimar's topic in Neuro

   Joann Hickeys book of neurological and neurosurgical nursing is an awesome book. I think just about everything is in there! Good luck---and ask lots of questions! CCPam

8. care of the C spine fx patient

   CCPam replied to dorimar's topic in Neuro

   Hi! The patient's neck should be stabilized in some manner (Miami J collar, traction with tongs, halo or surgically stabilized. To not turn a patient for even less than 24 hours can lead to decubitus, atelectasis, and all the other respiratory and c...

9. Apnea test and norepi

   CCPam replied to HillaryC's topic in Neuro

   Hi Hiliary! First of all I have to express some concern regarding the institutions placement of a patient with a severe SAH. I think it's quite unfair to expect someone who isn't very familiar with an aneurysm/AVM patient with an grade IV-V SAH to t...