gigglestarsRN

gigglestarsRN

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About gigglestarsRN

gigglestarsRN has 1 years experience and specializes in Cardiothoracic.


I work on a cardiac and pulmonary step down unit currently. I spent 6 months in an ER right after I graduated. I learned a lot an devalue my experiences there but enjoy the cardiac step down unit very much--I love interacting with my patients and the fact that I can keep learning and refining my skills. I love being a nurse and I love my unit!

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  1. Grand Canyon University RN to BSN Reviews

    Hi all, I am new to this thread and read the most recent 10 pages to get a feel for things. I'm guessing clc's are group projects? I'm starting the program in September and trying to get a feel on feedback if what to expect and so far it's been very ...
  2. Post care of a perclose?

    We take these patients frequently on my floor and are a cardio thoracic step down unit. We keep them on bed rest post hemostasis for 4-6 hrs depending on drs orders then begun to come off bed rest and ambulated. If no bleeding or hematoma, they go ho...
  3. Most topics here non-clinical knowledge ones

    Great idea!!!
  4. What could this have been?

    HeartRN13, now that you mention it, I've had that happen too and the pt had had a massive stroke. I forgot about it because by the time it was discovered, another nurse had the pt so I found out about it some time after...
  5. What could this have been?

    This is intriguing- please keep us posted! Sorry I don't have many ideas, especially since the CT was negative for stroke. Sounds like a herniating brainstem due to increased icp or something...?
  6. Need opinion from experienced CCL nurses immediately!

    First of all, congrats on two great offers! My initial reaction is that the ED will give you a broad range of experiences. Unless you want to specialize in cardiac, I think that's a better place to start and acquire many skills. Good luck with whatev...
  7. HELP! Masking the smell of feces!

    I have learned the wonders of peppermint oil. We can call our pharmacy and they will tube it up. I pour small amounts into medicine cups and place in room, outside door, in hallway- as out of sight as possible. It smells fresh and works especially we...
  8. Stupid Nurse Tricks (Or How To Look Incredibly Stupid)

    Totally hilarious!
  9. When Giving Report Please....

    Again, ^^^this!!
  10. When Giving Report Please....

  11. Chest Tube Air Leaks

    This is so helpful- once again, thank you GrnTea!
  12. Simultaneous admissions (vent)

    On my unit we all do our own admissions, the only exception might be if we are genuinely too busy, then charge will take report, get them tucked in and pct get vitals and in monitor. Our unit all works to help one another as much as possible, but the...
  13. Hi- I'm from VA but got my ADN in AZ where I live now and am going to do an RN to BSN. I have had 2 hospital jobs since graduating. I have a dear friend in VA who got her ADN and will do a bridge, and she is working in a hospital. Not sure if this he...
  14. It just has to be said (vent)...

    Wonderful post! I, too, share your sentiments!!
  15. Low Census-what's up?!

    I have noticed the same thing in my floor. This time last year we were fully packed and extra shifts could be picked up with ease. None we have half our unit regularly closed and have staff floated to other units daily. None of us can figure it out. ...