SquatsNScrubs BSN, RN

SquatsNScrubs has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Med-Surg, CVICU.

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   Chaining Stopcocks instead of Y-Siting Multiple Lines?

   SquatsNScrubs replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Critical

   The CVICU I work PRN at uses the first device you posted a pic of (we call it a “river”) and they are wonderful for our post-op open hearts that come out of the OR needing epi, levo, precedex, fluid boluses, etc. We use the Alaris pumps so every med ...
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   Pay Raises, Bonuses and Incentives: Where Are We?

   SquatsNScrubs replied to J.Adderton's topic in General Nursing

   My university health system was offering an extra $20/hr for any overtime shift picked up by nurses. This has now been reduced. I dropped from full time to casual and took a 13 week travel contract. I am bringing home roughly 3x the bacon AND I ...
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   University of Pittsburgh 2021

   SquatsNScrubs replied to jshtoole's topic in SRNA

   CONGRATS to everyone who has been accepted! I am looking to apply for 2022-would anyone mind sharing their stats? I have an overall 3.2 GPA, 3 years RN experience (1.5 years CVICU), and should have my CCRN/GRE completed by the end of this year.
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   Proning patients, face and neck positioning

   SquatsNScrubs replied to Wildplaces's topic in MICU

   For our COVID pts that are prone, we use foam pillows that resemble a donut and rotate the head/neck q2h between left, right, and center. For arm placement, we do one arm at a 90 degree angle by pt's face, and other arm extended at side with palm fac...
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   Age vs Years Nursing

   SquatsNScrubs replied to Erika Patterson's topic in General Nursing

   24 years old, 3 years as a nurse. These replies make me realize I have LONG way to go! ?
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   For those with a 3.0 undergrad who want to become a CRNA

   SquatsNScrubs replied to mbmathews's topic in SRNA

   Thank you for sharing your story! Here are my burning questions-do you think it’s necessary to feel confident in your abilities as an ICU nurse prior to applying to CRNA school? I have been an RN for 3 years (1.5 yrs med-surg —> 1.5 years CVICU). ...
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   To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

   SquatsNScrubs replied to KatieMI's topic in Professionalism

   @KatieMI - how are you doing?
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   The ICU sucks sometimes

   SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Agreed. I think keeping a patient alive by artificial means with a p*ss poor quality of life is more heart wrenching than a bad arrest.
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   The ICU sucks sometimes

   SquatsNScrubs replied to SquatsNScrubs's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, thank you everyone for your meaningful responses! While I do have the opportunity to work straight night shift (and wouldn’t mind doing so at this point), I still have a lot to learn. There are rarely open heart pts admitted on night shift unles...
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    The ICU sucks sometimes

    SquatsNScrubs posted a topic in General Nursing

    For lack of a more eloquent title, I’ve worked in the cardiac ICU x1 year. I love it for the most part. A few things I LOVE: my coworkers/bosses, my unit’s teamwork approach, the flexibility of 3 12-hour shifts, learning something new every day, watc...
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    To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to KatieMI's topic in Professionalism

    I wish you a speedy recovery from this horrific event you were forced to endure. This girl sounds like a total sociopath. I hope she remembers this for the rest of her life.
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    Code Blue: Just Trying Figure Out What Happened?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to Binz's topic in General Nursing

    New(er) cardiac ICU nurse here. Some food for thought: 1) It sounds like your pt never made it to the CT scanner. Perhaps massive PE? AAA rupture? Cardiac tamponade? These conditions are difficult, if not impossible, to diagnose only with a CXR. 2) Z...
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    Future Nurse

    SquatsNScrubs replied to amandaT's topic in General Students

    2017 grad here-I printed out every single PPT lecture (between 30-100 slides) to take notes on, plus exam study guides and other assignments. Some of my classmates chose to take notes on their laptops instead. You can buy an inexpensive printer for a...
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    Will be shadowing an ICU nurse on Monday. What can I expect and what are some questions I can ask?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to The0Walrus's topic in General Nursing

    I’ve been in the CVICU for 9 months, and worked in med-surg for 1.5 years prior. Our main clientele are cardiac (STEMI, CABG) and thoracic (VATS/lobectomy, minimally invasive esophagectomy) surgery pts. We also get a handful of vascular (AAA repair, ...
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    Nursing Smells You Love?

    SquatsNScrubs replied to adventure_rn's topic in General Nursing

    TPN. Always smells like cheeseburgers to me. Also, the smell of a bouquet donated from the local Trader Joe’s. When their flowers are no longer “sellable” they donate them to the nursing units ❤️