Pompom

Pompom

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About Pompom

Pompom has 15 years experience and specializes in Critical Care.


Critical Care Nurse

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  1. Delray? West Boca? BRCH?

    OMG "Hellray" I worked there more than 15 yrs ago, it was awful then. The ruddest patients and doctors in the world. Horrible nurse to patient ratio,never enough supplies. Definately a FOR PROFIT hospital with no consideration to patients and staf...
  2. Resident re-education to call bell

    If she redoes your documentation isn't that fraudlent charting on her part? I would leave my documentation as it is, if they don't like the truth it is time to change jobs.
  3. Bcma

    I have worked at 2 different VA's and unfortunately both use this system. It is a pain and time consuming. I believe it came about to satisfy JACHO. We love when the computer crashes and we use our contingency paper back up system . Despite our c...
  4. trying to escape pittsburgh

    I left Pittsburgh about 2 yrs ago, I am in the Gainesville FL area now. One hospital here AGH is closing but Shands and the VA are still hiring. I don't know about the Jacksonville area. You could probably look up some hospitals on line then call ...
  5. is it normal to feel overwhelmed as new nurse in CTICU

    Yes, it is overwhelming for a new nurse no matter where he/she works. Sorry, but I truly believe new nurses need at least 6 mos to 1 yr on a med surg floor before going into any ICU. I say this because of years of experience seeing many close calls w...
  6. How would you make inpatient rooms better?

    1. All rooms should be private ! (no more isolation issues) 2. A large shelf for nurses to write on or prepare medicine 3. Large red bins for contanimated items 4. Plenty of plugs within easy reach 5. Good lighting 6. Raised toilet seats with secure...
  7. VA-Unions?

    I have worked at 2 different VA's with unions, I am not a member by choice. It seems they only protect the workers that deserve to be fired but we could debate that forever. Many of the nurses opt out of the union when the time rolls around because ...
  8. New Grad looking for ICU job

    Do yourself a favor and work at least 6 months on a med surg floor. You will need to gain the experience, become familiar with the facility, learn the doctors, labs, etc. before you take on the added stress of ICU nursing. I do realize that many ICU...
  9. Gainesville, Florida

    I moved in the Gainesville area 2 months ago. There are 3 major hospitals to work in, VA, Shands, N. Fl. The area is nice but I was quite suprised at how expensive the houses are. We decided not to buy in Gainesville, most of what the realtor showe...
  10. Gift idea for my preceptor

    A nice coffee mug is always appreciated.
  11. Waynesburg College

    I just graduated from Waynesburg's accelerated RN-BSN program. I really like the co-horts, the group you start with is the one you finish with. Small class sizes and every 5 weeks or so a new class. The co horts are very supportive of each other a...
  12. Monophasic vs. Biphasic Defibs

    We use biphasic defibrillators and defit at 150 Jules.
  13. question about hysterectomy/cholecystectomy

    I found a wonderful site for women who had hysterectomies, www.hystersisters.com Check it out, I hope it helps.
  14. Need your input about fixed shifts...

    My personal opinion is that rotating shifts benefit management only. If you choose a fixed shift because if fits your lifestyle then management forces you to switch shifts to meet their needs it doesn not benefit the worker at all.
  15. New to VA Nursing

    I worked for VISN 4 and the biggest difference between civilian and gov. hospitals is that the VA has better staffing ratios, plenty of supplies, no borrowing from other ICU's for BP cuffs, monitor cables, pumps, etc. I never ran out of linen at th...