It depends on the situation, generally we sit down get report then go in and do a line and gtt check. But sometime we go in first thing so the nurse can show me what she's going to be talking about in report. good luck
I just took it in April and used the following to study: Stroke Certification study guide for nurses Fast facts for stroke care in nursing SCRN exam review course that was self-paced by MedEd Passed, thought I wouldn't pass during the exam but I did...
I went to a course taught my Nicole kipchick (spelling?) and used laura gasparis CCRN questions book (which were very similar to the exam). Passed easily, honestly the class helped the most.
Yes, We also clamp it when doing anything that would change the position or level of the drain so we don't drain to much. In my hospital we don't need an order for it, it's common nursing practice in our neuro ICU.
Mainly they come directly to our ICU, but we are closely monitoring there sodium levels and have strict BP parameters. So maybe this HDU would maybe be appropriate depending on the situation.
Unless you have specific protocols for those medications that you can start within your practice, I wouldn't do it and would be calling the MD too! I think that is very unprofessional of that MD! Just always remember document what you did, like cal...
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We have new grads start in the ICU as of recent and I will say you can tell if they have med/surg background (or any background at all). So if you can I would start on a different floor other then ICU or ER, then work there for at-least a year then m...
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I took a class from Nicole Kupchik, she was amazing! She has her own books now and I would get them. But I also used Laura Gasparis questions book, which were very similar to the actual test.
Traumanurseicu- I was wondering if you would be willing to share your math/science GPA and years of experience? If not no problem! Congrats on getting in!
My Status say "congrats your application is under review" or something to that nature. But I received a letter yesterday in the mail saying I didn't get in. But good luck to the rest of you!!!