petulip in Alabama

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1. Neuro ICU Staff and unit development

   petulip in Alabama replied to ckipp's topic in Neuro

   I would definitely develop a strong sense of family with your Neuro docs first..get thier input and preferences. I am a staff nurse in Neuro ICU..we have flowsheets designed by our docs..that they depend on and love. Standard orders for each Neuro gr...

2. forms of noxious stumuli

   petulip in Alabama replied to ntg's topic in Neuro

   nipple twisting??? hee hee I prefer the nailbed pressure technique..I have seen too many bruises with the trap squeeze and some who don't respond to the sternal rub but will sure enough withdrawl from nailbed pressure!!!

3. Any new grads that went into the ICU?

   petulip in Alabama replied to KR's topic in Neuro

   Kim, I was a unit secretary in an ICU when I was attending Nursing school...and as graduation approached, I was being pressured to go right into ICU..I graduated at the top of my class...and so I had no qualms about the challenges..but like you I wa...

4. Dilantin Reactions

   petulip in Alabama replied to hollykate's topic in Neuro

   not sure about your question..but will ask if your docs are using Cerebyx IV instead of Dilantin?????this med is supposed to help avoid those reactions from what I understand..they even do a Dilantin level to check on the level of Cerebyx...I know it...

5. Back to Neuro

   petulip in Alabama replied to MD_Rn's topic in Neuro

   I work in Neuro ICU..newbie really...10 yr experience..1 yr Neuro...but my understanding is that the side effects of Coumadin and Heparin are what they are looking at...Nowadays, it seems the favorite SQ is Lovenox,not Heparin even for post-op/post C...

6. Non-critical pts in ICU

   petulip in Alabama replied to st4304's topic in General Nursing

   it is a small wonder I do not see cat claws across my screen between Natalie and KDay...this is a never ending issue in nursing and one which brings out our frustrations to the forefront!!!!First of all the pt comes first...and she did. the poor tran...

7. returning to nusing school at 30 something

   petulip in Alabama replied to carmen's topic in General Nursing

   I say GO FOR IT!!!! I was 28 when I decided to be a nurse...and thought on my first day I would be the oldest fool there...unitl I met a 52 yr old grandma!!!!You are NEVER too old....and by the way..one of the best RN's I have ever worked with...was ...

8. WHAT DOES A NURSE DO??

   petulip in Alabama replied to ummnafeesah's topic in General Nursing

   Okay, you're in school..getting a BSN--which by the way will be an asset I think in the years to come...my advice??? Study hard..do your first year strictly on a med surg floor for experience,never stop learning once you become a nurse, and always lo...

9. "Across the Board" raises...

   petulip in Alabama posted a topic in General Nursing

   What does everyone think about across the board raises?? Do you think the area hospitals secretly get together to limit them??? Seems like everytime they give one, other facilities also get them...we just recieved a whole 1.25 more an hour.."for staf...

10. nursing salaries

    petulip in Alabama replied to natbrat's topic in General Nursing

    WOW!!!! what an insight to our profession!!! I am blown away by the low scales across the country...NURSES UNITE!!!!!....I work at a 465 bed hospital. I work on a Neuro ICU..I make 16.83 days...they just gave us 1.25 across the board..for retention....

11. LITERALLY EATING THE "HELL" OUT OF YOUR YOUNGS

    petulip in Alabama replied to angelnurse's topic in General Nursing

    yes, it does indeed sound like the intiation process has begun for you...I have been a nurse 10 years...and with each new area I went into, I found the very same thing. The new one gets the worst pts.,the worst schedule, and seems to be the hot topic...

12. Did you worry in nursing school?

    petulip in Alabama replied to Tim-GNP's topic in General Nursing

    Wait until you finally graduate...then you will worry about needle sticks,AIDS,Hepatitis,TB....I think it is only natural...but it will pass..it is just part of adjusting to being a nurse in public healthcare.Believe me, we all at one time or another...

13. tools of the trade

    petulip in Alabama replied to V SPN's topic in General Nursing

    I bought my Littman for 40--go to the uniform store that gives discounts..usually one that has payroll deduction lined up with your employer is best - a Littman is a Littman..only if you plan to go to medical school do you really need a super duper o...

14. Has a doctor made your day?

    petulip in Alabama replied to duckie's topic in General Nursing

    awww c'mon everybody...when the good doctor said"good lady" he was just in a good mood. that is the problem with some of us...we get all bent out of shape if RESPECT isn't in every communication with ' the other side' ...heads up you all, it is not ...

15. anyone else feel this way?

    petulip in Alabama replied to yankee_in_SC's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Friend, As a former Yankee myself(I am steeped in the South for 20 years now) I can understand how the challenges and changes of being new to the South can have you turned upside down...in addition I'd like to say to you--- Wow !! a few thing...