sweetlilnurse77

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1. Do your charge nurses have assignments?

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to nrsang97's topic in CCU

   We usually have 1-2 patient assignments + charge. Wish that it could change, but with the economy and the ever-rising nursing shortage--I don't see a solution for this at our hospital anytime soon. We are also on a hiring freeze and do not take trave...

2. Night Shift Sleeping Woes

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to JessiekRN's topic in General Nursing

   I have been doing nights for 3.5 yrs and it is hard on the body!!!! I have gained weight and do miss out on friend time sometimes. I have a few friends that are early risers that sometimes I call when getting off at 8 am in the morning to catch up on...

3. Difference between ICU and intermediate critical care

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to sundayj's topic in MICU

   Agree that intermediate would be a "step-down unit." These pt's are often trachs and tube feeds at most hospitals (stable vents.) It is a good place to start to get comfortable with sick pts. I think all new grads should start in step down or floor ...

4. Advice needed. I want to try ICU

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to newrn05's topic in CCU

   It is true that one patient can keep you as busy as 8 med/surg pts sometimes (I know because I have done both!)----But--you don't spend your time looking for a blood pressure cuff, hunting down vitals etc. It's right in front of you! I still have ni...

5. INTRAAORTIC BALLOON PUMP

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to MQ Edna's topic in MICU

   q 15 mins at first, then move to at least q 1 hr if not titrating gtts is typical for our unit

6. Advice needed. I want to try ICU

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to newrn05's topic in CCU

   I worked med/surg tele for a few years and LOVED tansitioning into CCU! It took me a solid 6 months to feel like I wasn't a new grad all over again! Working in critical care has been so rewarding and I hope you enjoy it. You can learn so many new thi...

7. priortizing care and distributing meds

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to bonnie west's topic in CCU

   Some people have a gift of organization and time mngmnt--I am not one of those people! I worked med/surg and had 8-9 pt assignments and had to learn quick. Diff hospitals have diff med charting systems--is yours computerized and how many pts do you c...

8. Critical Care question about nursing experience

   sweetlilnurse77 replied to RACH22689's topic in CCU

   Even though you are chomping at the bit to get to CRNA school--I would seriously consider working on a telemetry floor for 1 year and then working in CCU or CVICU to get your 2 years of critical care. That 1st year of just getting the basics is SO he...