I'm seriously considering it since I'm still fairly young and has been a nurse for more than a year. Some of the replies here are funny though. For those who pursue masters and are done with it. Please give me an advice thanks!
Look up sedation drugs such as propofol, precedex, versed drip, etomidate, fentanyl drips neuromuscular blocking agents: nimbex, rocuronium Vasoactive drips that were already mentioned in addition, vasodilators include nitroglycerin drip, nitropruss...
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Ventilators, hard to grasp concept for me though I have been learning day by day about it. The most important concepts you have to remember are the modes, A/C pressure control vs. volume control, Spontaneous/pressure support, etc. If you would like t...
Don't worry, I feel the same way sometimes. I would suggest to brush up on your skills sometimes. Also, try to find the policy that states the standards of care in the ICU. It will guide you on what is expected of you on the care of patients in the I...
Learn the protocols Learn about vasoactive drips Order ICU book by Paul Marino. I love ICU. I am new as well but I just love all the thinking that happens about critically ill patients.
I remember lots from nursing school. Gemfibrozil affects the liver. Take Iron with orange juice. Increase in Amylase in the blood can be a sign of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis hurts. Etc. Peak tall T waves can be sign of hyperkalemia. Cool stuff. (s...
Sometimes it depends on the person too. If you really want to become a critical care nurse, please work hard on it and actually put effort into becoming one and not just pulling things out of your a**. Stay humble and be open minded. Learn from other...
You could have worded your question differently. Don't be offended that people are calling you rude. Make this as a learning opportunity to be better next time.