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Try this link and click on the how to guide for rapid response teams. http://www.ihi.org/IHI/Programs/Campaign/

And it never hurts to send a thank you note after the interview. :)

And it never hurts to send a thank you note after the interview. :)

And it never hurts to send a thank you note after the interview. :)

I begin Barry's acute care NP program this fall. I'm very impressed with what I've seen so far.

Rolling "office on wheels." www.tutto.com

Hi Effa, I have also just recently applied to an ACNP program. I could not imagine starting this without critical care experience. I have been doing critical care for 5 years and have my CCRN. ...

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...

Your Palm should already have a basic calculator. If you want a mecical calc try PDAcortex.com

Will I see any of you at NTI in Orlando this year? :)

Kayzee, I sent you a PM.

Ditto!:D

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Another from SW Florida here.

I just ordered the reference pack software from AACN. It was less than $50 for 8 programs. Although some of it is very basic (critical care assessment) it has some really good info. Especially...

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. robin@robindennison.com

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.

Fast Facts for Critical Care Nurses is a good one. I have the program on my PDA but it also comes in a book. www.kathywhite.com

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.:eek:

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"

In a hospital...ICU 7a-7p

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.

No, this patient would not be 1:1. The only time we have 1:1 is with a very unstable pt on multiple drips.

Has anyone else had trouble logging in and posting? Why does it sometimes say "you are not authorized" to post or log in?

rick, a paralytic is just that...no sedative or analgesic effects so you need the propofol and morphine. we use that combo a lot with open chests.