BackPackerRN

BackPackerRN specializes in ICU, CVICU.

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1. Canada

   BackPackerRN replied to BackPackerRN's topic in Travel

   Thanks for the info, I have found some websites that will be helpful with my search.

2. Should i make a big deal? long pont urgent reply

   BackPackerRN replied to candyLPN2Be's topic in New Nurse

   It kind of sounds like you have management problems. I don't know the situation but they shouldn't move you to another position without talking to you about it. If they do and you are in a position you hate, what prevents you from leaving. Nursing...

3. Any night shift nurses with diabetes?

   BackPackerRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   While I was writing my novel ilostu12 posted one. I agree with seeing a diabetic educator. We have been seeing one and she is very helpful. They have a lot of insight that sometimes an FP MD doesn't have.

4. Any night shift nurses with diabetes?

   BackPackerRN replied to SCRN1's topic in General Nursing

   SCRN1, I will share my story and see what you think. My husband is a diabetic, started out in the 400's. Would usually get hypoglycemic symptoms when he dropped to the 300's. He was initally started on Actos which brought his A1C's down to 6 (He refu...

5. Canada

   BackPackerRN posted a topic in Travel

   I may need to go to Canada for 3 months for my husband's job. Thought it would be a great opportunity to try and pick up a travel position. I have been trying to research it on the web but have not come up with anything. Can anyone point me in the...

6. Advice for new grad: CCU/CSU vs. CVT to start?

   BackPackerRN replied to smile123's topic in CCU

   Always seek out learning experiences. If someone is doing something you have never seen before ask to watch. Ask lots of questions. Anytime you don't understand something, ask about it. Don't worry about looking like you are incompetent. It is m...

7. Advice for new grad: CCU/CSU vs. CVT to start?

   BackPackerRN replied to smile123's topic in CCU

   I don't think you need to worry about missing an opportunity. Positions open up all the time. If you don't like where you are you may be able to go to the other hospital later on. Personally I think the CCU/CSU sounds great. You can get some med/...

8. Death by Arterial Line?

   BackPackerRN replied to MarySunshine's topic in CCU

   "But the night shift nurse who I gave report to was clearly frustrated with me for pulling it. She said I should have simply kept it all connected but taken it off the monitor entirely, for blood drawing purposes. " I agree with a lot of what has bee...

9. Swan Ganz for dummies?

   BackPackerRN replied to MelRN13's topic in CCU

   Our orientation requires going through pacep.org. And it is great to go back to for referrence as well.

10. Innapropriate comment at CODE?

    BackPackerRN replied to Dinith88's topic in CCU

    I personally think that if a woman was to be offended at that comment she would more likely be offended if a male said it than a female. I also personally think that males are more likely to crack a joke in a stressful situation.

11. ethical situation

    BackPackerRN replied to jbp0529's topic in CCU

    All you can do is talk with the family about what the patient would have wanted. The family needs to ultimately make the discision, they are the ones who have to live with that choice. You shouldn't urge the family to withdraw. You need to present...

12. How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

    BackPackerRN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU

    Tele is generally an awesome place to start. You get the cardiac side and experience with EKG readings as well as an introduction into some drips. You also get a wider variety of medical conditions and issues than on a CVICU or CCU unit. At least ...