Steph41

Steph41

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  1. Proper self-care for nurses in the midst of covid 19

    Steph41 posted a topic in Disaster Preparation

    Since the spread of this Corona Virus and new protocols, lockdowns, school closures, etc, The ICU where I work has had a weird vibe. Then we got our first Covid-19 patient. All of the sudden, behavior...

  2. Proper self-care for nurses in the midst of covid 19

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Disaster Preparation

    I love that. I would love to implement that on my unit! ♥️♥️ thank

  3. Csc review guide

    Steph41 replied to xyzrn29's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The AACN has an online review course. That is all I used. I passed the exam first try. You also get a bunch of CEU’s when you complete the course. It was excellent. One piece of advice though. My...

  4. CMC Certification

    Steph41 replied to beekee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The AACN website has an online course that prepared me well. You also get 14 CEU’s once you complete the course. The course is fantastic

  5. Has anyone ever let their CCRN expire?

    Steph41 replied to CyclicalEvents's topic in Critical Care

    The AACN has a review course for the CSC that gives 14 CEUs when you have done the course even without taking the test. The CMC review gives 20 credits after the course without taking the test....

  6. CCRN Exam

    Steph41 replied to conway13's topic in Critical Care

    I studied very hard. I took several weeks to prepare. I found the Laura Gasparis Von Frolio videos helpful but do not rely on them as your soul study material. Some of the stuff she said aren't on the...

  7. Best CCRN Test Prep Book for 2018

    Steph41 replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Critical Care

    You can get Laura G videos @ allnurses.com. She also does one and two day

  8. CCRN as a requirement?

    Steph41 posted a topic in Critical Care

    How do you feel about CCRN as a requirement to work in the ICU? Where I work it is not a requirement but it is encouraged. We want all our nurses to have their specialty but few are buying in....

  9. Indications for PT/PTT/INR

    Steph41 replied to aria_alice's topic in Critical Care

    PT even if elevated is not the gold standard for Coumadin. INR is. PTT - used not just for hep but also lovenox. Beyond measuring effectiveness of meds, here is a few things to consider... 1. A huge...

  10. Scabies

    Steph41 replied to lonewolfiern's topic in Critical Care

    Great reminders for us

  11. CCRN as a requirement?

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Critical Care

    I appreciate all the feedback. I definitely see the benefit of getting certified. Our unit now has 5 CCRN's out of about 30 nurses. I hope others see see the value of being certified, not just for a...

  12. Patient Ratio 1:8 and no tech!

    Steph41 replied to newgradamy's topic in Travel

    I'm from Wyoming and we do not have legalized ratios. Our policy, however, states that med/surg 5:1 maybe 6:1 on a bad day; PCU/Neuro is 4:1 but often is 5:1 b/c of staffing; ICU is 2:1 on a bad day...

  13. How old is too old?

    Steph41 replied to Tangielee's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am about to finish my GRE requirement - I will be 41ish when all is said and done. On one hand those millennials are sharp and quick thats good. But life experience and critical thinking skills...

  14. Best CCRN Test Prep Book for 2018

    Steph41 replied to pearlbubbles's topic in Critical Care

    I also used Barrons. It was my favorite. PASS CCRN was ridiculous. It went back to A&P days with amylase and pepsinogen etc. WAY too much info. The questions were overwhelming as well. I also used...

  15. New Grad interested in CCRN

    Steph41 replied to RN28KtGold's topic in Critical Care

    Start studying now. The more critical care knowledge you can apply to real life patients the better off you and your patients will be. It will also make you more comfortable taking care of critical...

  16. Critical care med drips

    Steph41 replied to rn1255's topic in Critical Care

    Some have found the Critical Care Intravenous Infusion Drug Handbook to be helpful. I have not used it. I agree with Okami that your pharmacist is a good resource. Also with multiple pressors on the...

  17. CCRN as a requirement?

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Critical Care

    The hospital will pay for the certification. They also provide materials to study. There is no pay incentive, bonus, or increase in

  18. "Safe Injection Houses"- What's This?

    Steph41 replied to Sarah Matacale's topic in General Nursing

    I

  19. What's your best 'Nurse Hack'?

    Steph41 replied to KimasaurusRex's topic in General Nursing

    My best nurse hack is to walk away from gossip. It doesn't matter if it's subtle or outright walk away. Also many things can be taught (multi-tasking, skills, etc.) but I can't teach you how to give...

  20. Bed linens in the ICU

    Steph41 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ICU has recently been instructed on how we are to put linens on the bed. First we now have to put a fitted sheet. Then directly on top of that goes a flat sheet followed by a chucks pad which the...

  21. Epinephrine error

    Steph41 replied to katie4593's topic in General Nursing

    ACLS guidelines state that for an allergic reaction SQ epi is the ONLY way. 1. We are dealing with an allergic reaction not a cardiac emergency. 2. Concentration is diff so the dose is too. 3. If...

  22. Got a nurse aide fired... did I do the right thing?

    Steph41 replied to Live.Love.Nurse.♡'s topic in General Nursing

    This patient population has few advocates. They need people surrounding them to look after them. These patients need not be taken for granted just because they may be "high functioning". Thank you for...

  23. Beacon Award

    Steph41 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Just wondering if any of you work in a unit with a beacon award? If so how did you start the process? What (besides prestige) were the benefits? We are trying to start this process and it is...

  24. Beacon Award

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Critical Care

    I think I agree for the magnet part especially. The beacon award is a little different though, don't you think? It is on a unit to unit basis and is really dependent on the staff of that unit. Our...

  25. Beacon Award

    Steph41 replied to Steph41's topic in Critical Care

    I like the idea of hosting a CCRN review. I also think the further benefit isn't something that can be directly measured. For example, increase staff satisfaction, increase patient satisfaction, safer...