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codebluechic ASN, RN

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  1. Rapid Response Team

    Try this link and click on the how to guide for rapid response teams. http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/Campaign/
  2. And it never hurts to send a thank you note after the interview. :)
  3. And it never hurts to send a thank you note after the interview. :)
  4. What do you use to carry books?

    Rolling "office on wheels." http://www.tutto.com
  5. Using PDA's in practice.

    I'm not an NP YET but I am also interested in this topic. I have a Palm 505 and I find it very useful. I plan on upgrading to another Palm before starting grad school this fall. I also use epocrates and I have a lot of reference ifo from the AACN....
  6. Divorce & Nursing

    Ditto!
  7. Swan Ganz for dummies?

    http://www.pacep.org
  8. Another from SW Florida here.
  9. I Passed! Zee_RN,CCRN!!

    Zee, congrats!!! You used Robin Dennison's book didn't you? Email and tell her that you used her book and passed and she'll send you a CCRN pin. [email protected]
  10. Studying for CCRN. Argh!

    Zee, I took and passed the CCRN exam this month. It was very hard!Have a very strong grasp of hemodynamics and you'll be fine.
  11. Recommend Critical Care Text

    Fast Facts for Critical Care Nurses is a good one. I have the program on my PDA but it also comes in a book. http://www.kathywhite.com
  12. Longest run V-tach?

    I had a patient that presented to the ER in asymptomatic VT. He was on a continous EKG and when his chart came up they sent it all! Pages and pages, at least 2 inches thick. Impressive.
  13. mangled diagnoses

    One old man asked me to not close the drapes because he didn't like closed in spaces. He said "I've got the hydrophobe ya know"
  14. Where do you nurse?

    In a hospital...ICU 7a-7p
  15. Okay now, why am I scared to death NOW

    Don't worry! No ICU is going to let you do anything but watch during a code. If there is one find a corner where you can see and learn.