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1. New grad in ICU...question about sedation and vents

   ICURNBSN replied to bella14k's topic in Critical

   Here is an excellent video showing you the patho of sepsis. You are on the right track and this explains the details. As for sedation of a vented patient, it can vary. Most of the time the patients are sedated for comfort or to increase effectiven...

2. Prepare for ICU?

   ICURNBSN replied to guest798886's topic in Critical

   I'm a new hard and jumped right into the ICU. I think this is the best way. You just jump in and learn as you go. I've seen nurses who have experience now and started in the ICU and some who came from the floor. The new ones who started on the floor ...

3. Job roles of Nurse Assistants in the CVICU..

   ICURNBSN replied to JustForToday's topic in CCU

   Were you working before? If you have not worked and gone to school at the same time, it will be an adjustment. A BIG adjustment, it is really hard balance family, school, home and work BUT it is completely doable. I worked full time as a tech in the ...

4. First time tested postive for THC & BON sent a potential threat

   ICURNBSN replied to RN8203's topic in Recovery

   In nursing school, we were required to go to a board of nursing meeting where they deal with these things. I found that in most situations the board was more understanding if the nurse showed that he or she showed that they were taking steps to fix w...

5. To Be (Monitored) or Not To Be (Monitored)

   ICURNBSN replied to dianah's topic in Cardiac

   Very true! In the hospital I used to work at, if you knew you were going to be in a patient's room a while, you could go to that patients monitor and pull up your other patient's monitor as a mini screen. It would flash too if it was alarming. I miss...

6. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

   ICURNBSN replied to ICURNBSN's topic in CCU

   Thanks for the advice! Last night was my last shift on orientation! I can't wait but am scared to death!

7. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

   ICURNBSN replied to ICURNBSN's topic in CCU

   Thank you, I am good at asking questions. I think that's why I'm nervous to be on my own because I don't have my own personal experienced nurse to ask anything to. I am prepared to put in the effort and the time to become great at what I do! Thanks f...

8. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

   ICURNBSN posted a topic in CCU

   I am a new nurse in a CICU. I am off orientation next week and I feel I am doing well. My preceptor got my orientation shortened because of how well I am doing. However, I am still so nervous. My question is for those of you who started as a new grad...

9. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

   ICURNBSN replied to Nola009's topic in ADN/BSN

   Most other higher level professions require Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing has held out because of the "nursing shortage" and the need to create nurses in a shorter amount of time. BSN is the way nursing needs to go for the future nurses coming in to...

10. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

    ICURNBSN replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona

    I was a new grad in Indiana and started around $19/hour this year in the ICU...

11. Are swan-ganz (PAC) still around in your area?

    ICURNBSN replied to ninis's topic in Critical

    I work in CCU and we get them quite often. Mostly for pt. waiting for heart transplants.

12. Nursing Student Struggles

    ICURNBSN replied to IanTeig1982's topic in Student Assist

    The questions will get easier with time. For now, I suggest prioritizing. Start with ABCs and follow Maslows the rest of the way. Always think of it as if you could do only one thing and walk out of the room. Also, try to determine exactly what the q...

13. concept map for bowel elimination

    ICURNBSN replied to NUNS2016's topic in Student Assist

    I believe I have seen this as a nursing care plan at my facility. If your instructor says it's fine, then use it! I would suggest Altered Elimination r/t abdominal wound AEB need for bowel diversion via ileiostomy.

14. RN Shift Report Sheets - New Grad

    ICURNBSN replied to SICURN3's topic in MICU

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I found this and tweaked it a little to my unit. I have been using it this week and it really helps! It prompted me to ask some really good questions during report! This is for EMSnut45

15. Just got the call...moving from Med-Surg to the CCU.

    ICURNBSN replied to CCNP-FL's topic in CCU

    Gotcha, thanks :-)