awsnow

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1. rate calculation

   awsnow replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU

   I'm not sure how pter495 gets his core number but maybe this formula I use will be helpful: Core number = (mg of med x 1000 / ml of solution) / 60 / pt's wt in kg the core number is specific to that pt( it won't change unless the concentration change...

2. Sink or Swim/Eat Their Own

   awsnow replied to organic_matter's topic in General Nursing

   The staff at my first nursing job chewed my a** all the time. I was a new grad going straight into critical care. I felt like no one would help me with anything. Needless to say this was a very scary and dangerous time in my career. I hated nursing e...

3. Request info from SC flight nurses

   awsnow posted a topic in Flight

   Hey. I am a RN with two years CCU ( not true CCU- more like ICU) experience. I would like to eventually become a flight nurse. What steps should I take to ensure this position? What facilities offer the best training? I am new to this area- just move...