BeckyKRN

BeckyKRN has 4 years experience and specializes in CCU/ICU.

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1. Visiting Hours

   BeckyKRN replied to NURSJADED's topic in CCU

   I do agree with having that one family member/friend help and stay in the room, but that is not the point I am trying to make. You make a very excellent point, however! All these friends and family members walking in/out of hallways, staring into oth...

2. Visiting Hours

   BeckyKRN replied to NURSJADED's topic in CCU

   I could go off on visiting hours for my unit all day long! We have a 24 hour visiting policy. Way to go, JHACO for making visitors "rights" a priority. We have a couple of problems every shift that I work. We are supposed to restrict it to 2 family m...

3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   BeckyKRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU

   I am planning on taking the CCRN exam in the near future. I am trying to find some online material without having to buy too much to study for it. Let me know what you find out!

4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   BeckyKRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

   I am planning on taking the CCRN exam in the near future. I am trying to find some online material without having to buy too much to study for it. Let me know what you find out!

5. Ratios in New Mexico Hospitals

   BeckyKRN replied to JPine's topic in New Mexico

   I work at Pres also. Ratio is only 1:1 on ICU if the pt is really comprimised. Usually it's 2:1. Maybe 3:1 on stepdown pt's with no room to transfer to.

6. pay in Albuquerque

   BeckyKRN replied to jewelnca's topic in New Mexico

   I currently work at Pres CCC unit, prev. CCU. I love it, would not go anywhere else. I started at 21/hr, now at 26/hr, after 3 years. We have the ladder program to make up to 6/hr more, weekend diff is good also. I have looked at other jobs around to...

7. Rapid Response Team

   BeckyKRN replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU

   Our hospital has a MET nurse, medical emergency team, every shift. An ICU or CCU nurse is one who goes around each unit in the morning for rounds. You can call them if you feel uncomfortable with your patient's status. They can expedite a transfer to...

8. Pay Scale

   BeckyKRN replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   I have only 1 and 1/2 years experience here in New Mexico. My starting pay was $19.00 and have gone to $22.00/hr. due to 2 raises for the entire hospital since I started working. The cost of living here also isn't that bad. It's a good state, they ...