I am looking at moving back to Okc (or surrounding areas) from AZ in 2022. I have more than 15 years ICU RN experience, most of that is in CVICU, although I am leaning more toward MICU as my current preference. Any advice on which hospitals have th...
kysmommyrn replied to Telenurse1990's topic in Critical
I've worked ICU for about 10 years & I have my own insurance. I just feel more comfortable knowing that my livelihood is backed by someone other than the hospital, who has their own agenda when problems arise. It's fairly inexpensive & I have...
kysmommyrn replied to sistrmoon's topic in Medications
I agree with the above post regarding agitating the beads. If you mix it in apple juice & then let the beads settle to the bottom of the syringe or let them build up in the stopcock (if you use one) it's going to clog. Keep agitating them while p...
I'm ok with giving if it is some devastating catastrophe type need, especially for someone I know. I'm pretty wary of anything else as I don't like the scam risk. I had a coworker's son die recently, gave money to them, but a friend set up an account...
kysmommyrn replied to RNBearColumbus's topic in Geriatric
I used to work with a nurse who would write "insensitive spirometer 10x every hour" on the whiteboard plan of care. I always wondered what the poor IS ever did to her to deserve that title.
kysmommyrn replied to richardgecko's topic in Relations
I hope I wouldn't ever be sick enough to be admitted to the ICU where I am employed, but in the event I were, I know I would be in good hands. Some of us have actually hand picked who could take care of us if ever needed, in a somewhat joking way. I ...
kysmommyrn replied to RNIZZY14's topic in Student Assist
Just wanted to add, with VAE in place, it shouldn't change your project much, it's more for reporting purposes, not so much clinical practice, I believe. Didn't want to scare you!
kysmommyrn replied to RNIZZY14's topic in Student Assist
I agree you already have a population: vented patients. Just so you are up to date on your project, VAE (vent-associated event) algorithm has replaced VAP plans. Also, I was taught VAP is hospital acquired, but I believe the "A" in VAP is for associa...
I rotate between plunger and gravity. Basically if what I'm giving (meds, returning residual, etc) is more than a 60ml syringe will hold, I'll attempt gravity so I can just pour vs detaching syringe & refilling it.