limaRN BSN, RN

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About limaRN

limaRN has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU/CCU/CVICU.


I started out in the ICU as a new-grad nurse in NH. I have worked there since July 2010 and obtained my CCRN certification in Oct. 2011, CSC in Jan. 2013. Currently in CRNA school.

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  1. limaRN

    6 months into CSICU..

    Don't do 3 days in a row. This sounds exactly like the unit I just worked in for the last 3 yrs.
  2. limaRN

    CSC Exam

    Agreed. After taking it I realized I went a little overboard with the studying but I thought it would be a good review and learned some new info.
  3. limaRN

    How old were you when you started CRNA school?

  4. limaRN

    Gifts vs. bribes...is there a line?

    You did the right thing. I feel that it's inappropriate to take money from pts or family. If you happen to run into her just say that you appreciate the gesture but its against company policy. I've been offered money before as well but have adamantly...
  5. limaRN

    "I am sorry - I refuse to float to Peds!"

    Just got asked to float to the peds unit tonight. I'm an adult ICU nurse. I know nothing about peds!!! I said no way!
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    Not qualified for CCRN will CMC certificate work?

    I believe you need to have your CCRN or other clinical nursing specialty (such as PCCN, etc) in order to get a subspecialty certification such as the CSC or CMC. I think that is what you're asking anyway. Your post is a little unclear. If you go on ...
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    Saying no when work calls

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    Picc Line Question

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    Terrible Medication Error

    Take a deep breath. I have made a pretty bad error as well and I know how you're feeling. It's a lonely, guilty, sick to your stomach kind of a feeling. The pt was eventually ok and that is what matters. You were honest and owned up to it which is ve...
  10. To be clear I gave the 20 meq of k over about 1/2 hour and was surprised that nothing happened. Yes you are correct the pt would not have pvc's I was wrong about that. I was surprised that their heart did not stop/ they did not have rhythm changes fr...
  11. So I feel like mine are so much worse than these! But here goes: I had a post-op CABG pt and have 20 meq of kcl via the central line. I got distracted and programmed the iv pump as an antibiotic and have the kcl at 100 ml/ hr when it was supposed to ...
  12. limaRN

    Dreaming About Work

    These are awful! I had a dream that my pt stood and ripped his IABP out and started exsanguinating everywhere!!
  13. limaRN

    Have you ever performed CPR? Results?:

    I've done CPR many times; I work in the ICU. It really depends on why the person is coding as to whether they'll make it or not. For example the numerous septic, MODS patients on high dose pressors who've been declining for days/ weeks usually don't...
  14. limaRN

    Homemade Saline?

    Shouldn't you be using sterile saline to clean wounds? This would not be possible to make at home. I don't work home health but this policy doesn't seem to make any sense.