ParRN

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1. RNs Intubating???

   ParRN replied to nurseyperson's topic in CCU

   Nurseyperson, I couldn't agree more. As a RRT I intubated in critical care and er literally hundreds of times over the years. It is a skill that one must do to keep up. And when you need to intubate you must be confidant in the skills of person doing...

2. Hospital Medication Test: Pre-employment

   ParRN replied to Michelle L's topic in General Nursing

   I just took the NLN Med test and while we wern't allowed any books or notes, we were given a list of about 75 drugs the test might cover. Also our orientation included a review the day before that was very helpful. So many nurses were taking three at...

3. TRASPORT OF PATIENTS TO TEST, IE: CTSACN ECT.

   ParRN replied to CYBERNURSE2000's topic in MICU

   Cybernurse2000 Sorry you missed my note of sarcasm ie:maxed levophed,3 pumps, dead monitor. I used exaggeration to express my frustration at more and more frequent trips to scan.

4. TRASPORT OF PATIENTS TO TEST, IE: CTSACN ECT.

   ParRN replied to CYBERNURSE2000's topic in MICU

   It seems were traveling to scan more and more often. In our 17 bed unit the RN always has to go and stay with the pt.If the pt is on the vent a RT also has to go.It doesn't matter if they have chest tubes,3 pumps one with levophed maxed and are vente...