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  1. Pediatric resp distress

    ICU-BSN replied to Lbu's topic in General Nursing

    Always check your patient first. Most of the time a sudden drop is due to one of two things...the pulse ox has come loose/off or the BP cuff is on the same extremity and is cycling. If neither of...

  2. Info on Neuro ICU

    ICU-BSN replied to LVRN91's topic in General Nursing

    Ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. These may have been treated with TPA or IR procedures. Coilings for AVMs. Tumor resections. Occasional back/spinal surgeries. EVDs, bolts, lumbar drains....

  3. Regret going to the ICU

    ICU-BSN replied to Tink87's topic in General Nursing

    I would simply say that while I appreciated the opportunity to learn and work in the Trauma ICU, that after having spent more time there I realized that my heart belonged in OB. It happens. You have...

  4. What else to add to resume????

    ICU-BSN replied to Calbrunette's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Perhaps give a bit of detail as to what type of patient population? Where I work we have 8 different specialty ICUs, all serving drastically different populations. I work Trauma ICU, so I would...

  5. How to be on an ICU Nurse's good side?

    ICU-BSN replied to Nkukiller's topic in MICU, SICU

    Step one...seems so simple and yet I’m constantly amazed by the number of students/residents/etc that don’t bother...introduce yourself, learn my name, tell me why you are there...just questions,...

  6. Don't enjoy job, seeking advice

    ICU-BSN replied to Aliens05's topic in General Nursing

    Personally I think that job satisfaction/enjoyment is the best and most underrated benefit there is. Why do something if it makes you miserable?? Life is too

  7. Profanity in the workplace

    ICU-BSN replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sour Lemon me too! My unit tends to be a bit crass...but that's trauma for you. We are not the most clean spoken bunch in the building for

  8. Law School???

    ICU-BSN replied to callie16's topic in Nursing Career

    I have a friend that was a nurse and went to law school. She now works in risk management for a health system as an attorney. She seems pretty happy with her

  9. Changing Employers

    ICU-BSN replied to froggy93's topic in General Nursing

    Change is hard, it's scary. It sounds like you did your research and put a lot of thought into your decision. Have faith that it was the right move for you at this time. As far as personal...

  10. Domestic Violence: "Are You Safe At Home?"

    ICU-BSN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in General Nursing

    I am so sorry for what you went through Ruby. I am glad that you safely withdrew from your situation. Thank you for this post, it was very insightful. You are correct, I'm not sure WHAT my response...

  11. Choosing between two offers-Atlanta

    ICU-BSN replied to jb_mmmm's topic in Nursing Career

    Shepherd also has an excellent reputation. I don't live in GA but we frequently send patients to Shepherd from my unit for rehab, a lot of our TBIs and SCIs go there. I always tell the families that...

  12. support

    ICU-BSN replied to hopern84's topic in General Nursing

    When you interview ask the manager if you can shadow on the unit. Then you can see how the unit functions and observe how the staff interact with each other. I would ask to shadow on whichever shift...

  13. Friend is sending FB requests to all ICU/ER nurses

    ICU-BSN replied to NurseSince2014's topic in General Nursing

    If a random person sends me a FB request, I ignore it. That's likely to happen with many of the requests she sent out. Why doesn't she go to these units in person and introduce herself to...

  14. What is considered an acceptable length of new grad residency or orientation?

    ICU-BSN replied to CEMMDRN's topic in General Nursing

    There is no cut and dry answer for this. It depends on the unit and the individual. When I first started I ended up with 10 weeks and then was on my own, whereas another girl got closer to 20 weeks...

  15. New job offer, letter of resignation

    ICU-BSN replied to cleback's topic in General Nursing

    I've always waited until it was official, and to me, that means in writing. I don't see a problem with calling HR like EllaBella said and letting them know that in order to meet the agreed upon start...

  16. Nursing documentation

    ICU-BSN replied to NurseTy6893's topic in General Nursing

    Another trick is to just document any abnormals or otherwise noteworthy findings at bedside. Then later you can sit down and fill in all of the other WDL

  17. Job Interview after taking time off

    ICU-BSN replied to rn987654's topic in General Nursing

    I am curious as to why you feel that you need to work as an RN for several years AFTER getting your NP to "gain the necessary experience" to be an NP. Why not wait and seek an NP position?? I guess I...

  18. first night shift ever

    ICU-BSN replied to medsurgRNCali's topic in General Nursing

    You get more used to it to with time. For me, my "wall" hours are 2-4, so I try to have something to do during those hours. Drawing labs, bathing vented patients, maybe a trip to CT if I have one,...

  19. In the ICU, do you get a tech?

    ICU-BSN replied to Blondekristi's topic in Critical Care

    I have two jobs (One FT, one PRN), both in ICUs. FT uses techs...they help with turns, baths, cleaning poo, they can draw labs, pick up blood from blood bank, room set up...all manner of tasks. They...

  20. Somebody Burn Me I Must Be Dreaming!

    ICU-BSN replied to mrcleanscrubs's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations and welcome to trauma! I work in a Burn Trauma ICU. My unit sees a lot of motor vehicle crashes (MVC), motorcycle crashes (MCC), gun shots (GSW). We also see traumatic falls,...

  21. Peer to Peer Review/Feedback

    ICU-BSN replied to blc00's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't have time to read other comments so it's possible someone already pointed this out.... All events have three sides...nurse A, nurse B, and the truth somewhere in the middle. I would be kind...

  22. Labor as a spring board to acute care?

    ICU-BSN replied to jcol1460's topic in General Nursing

    L&D will not be a springboard to ICU. Two very different specialties. If your reason for liking ICU is simply the ratio, then ICU is not the place for you. That ratio exists for a reason....

  23. My ICU (in)experience...

    ICU-BSN replied to tlwbombera's topic in Critical Care

    I also agree with Ruby. My first job was also in a small community ICU. Eventually I wanted more and applied at the largest hospital in my area, a level 1 trauma facility. I applied to a couple of...

  24. Is late or lack of Documentation a reason for fireability?

    ICU-BSN replied to EternalFeather's topic in General Nursing

    You say you want to quit or for them to just fire you. My best advice....go for option 1. It will be much harder to move on if you've been fired. That's not something you want to have to explain...

  25. Unstable Admission

    ICU-BSN replied to ptsfirst's topic in General Nursing

    What was the goal MAP for this patient? I often have patients where my goal is 55. It all depends on the patient's presentation and the goals of care, there is no blanket statement for