Nursetom1963 BSN

Nursetom1963 has 34 years experience as a BSN and specializes in ICU.

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1. I Happily Left The Nursing Field

   Nursetom1963 replied to scratchgolfer's topic in Nursing Career

   Isn't that what "CS" behind you name is?

2. Advice For 'Wanna-Be-ICU Nurse' (new grad)

   Nursetom1963 replied to whitetable's topic in Nursing Career

   ICU is not a place to learn basic nursing, you have to put an ever-changing puzzle together all day long. Get some med-surg time behind you, a year or more. If nothing else, you need to learn how...

3. Am I getting into nursing for the right reason?

   Nursetom1963 replied to ZombieMedic123's topic in Men in Nursing

   Come to think of it; whenever anyone asks me, or even just suggests they are thinking of going into nursing; I advise them to get there CNA and work, or even just be a volunteer. Get an eyeful of...

4. Am I getting into nursing for the right reason?

   Nursetom1963 replied to ZombieMedic123's topic in Men in Nursing

   Agree with most of what is said here, I have to admit though; at first it was just a paycheck for me (CNA) But the work never ended and they never stopped asking me to work overtime, in 30 years. I...

5. Boss thinks I don't do my job when I kill myself every shift trying to be perfect.

   Nursetom1963 replied to anonymous_5591's topic in General Nursing

   Read through twice; did your manager actually SAY anything to you? She or He may not be as wrapped as you think; you say this isn't this nurse's first time undercutting someone; could be they are...

6. How often is Vecuronium given in the ICU setting?

   Nursetom1963 replied to Turtle in scrubs's topic in General Nursing

   We use Rocuronium for intubation (up to the doc) and very rarely Vecuronium for some vented patients. I think they used to do it a lot more, even drips before I came to the ICU. We used it alot more...

7. Difficult first experience as a new grad

   Nursetom1963 replied to Jessica1019's topic in General Nursing

   I want to suggest you speak to the director, but you kinda already put the squash on that. He sounds like a real winner for sure, but there are few other options. Kinda gotta agree with him on one...

8. Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

   Nursetom1963 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

   Wow, forgot I posted on this way back then. I do take my time, and understand what and why I am giving what I am giving, perhaps I didn't realize the level of failure discussed here. My near-misses...

9. Top Skills for the ER Nurse

   Nursetom1963 replied to Christina Whalen's topic in Emergency

   I would like to hear what experienced ER nurses say about this

10. Latest on RaDonda Vaught case

    Nursetom1963 replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    20 some pages of discussion; I just hope this is discussed in nursing classes throughout the country for years. And maybe a few changes in the whole medication administration process; with the...

11. Quitting My Job: Returning My ID Badge- Should I be Petty?

    Nursetom1963 replied to sideshowstarlet's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you, that was

12. The Wage Gap Myth

    Nursetom1963 replied to car48's topic in Men in Nursing

    I have no idea what my coworkers make, and I would have to print out a pay stub to be sure of what I make per hour. My union is always trying to get more money for us, except me; I tell them "I don't...

13. PICC Line Dressing change

    Nursetom1963 replied to iowa27's topic in General Nursing

    Why don't you see if you can spend a little time with the PICC Nurse and get some feedback? And maybe a crash course on current PICC indications, care, and whatever

14. Wanting to get trained in ICU. Have I messed up?

    Nursetom1963 replied to ModeratelyObscure's topic in General Nursing

    Gonna say that after reading your post, I think you should wait. Needing lots of support on a general m/s floor says your organization skills and general nursing skills need work, ICU can be pretty...

15. Scope of practice in the OR, am I the only one that sees a problem with this?

    Nursetom1963 replied to jamiebell's topic in General Nursing

    Very interesting thread! Here's a thought; write up an incident report (I assume you have a system for it) send it in, keep the tracking number or a copy, and drop it. You did your part. And if you...