InnovativeRN BSN, RN

InnovativeRN has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Intensive Care Unit.

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   PPE observers?

   InnovativeRN replied to LibraNurse27's topic in COVID

   From my understanding this is mandated by our state health department. Just remember it is for the safety of you and everyone else. Their job is to observe and monitor PPE donning and doffing for potential breaches thus preventing unnecessary spread ...
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   MSN/MBA

   InnovativeRN replied to InnovativeRN's topic in School Programs

   Hello all! I actually delayed pursuing a master's degree due to a promotion; however, I will be enrolling this year and have chosen to go with the online MSN/MBA program at Indiana Wesleyan University.
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   Working with a vindictive coworker

   InnovativeRN replied to nurseontheway's topic in General Nursing

   What information is this coworker "falsifying?"
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   Dealing with emergencies

   InnovativeRN replied to Ren1357's topic in Critical

   “We don't rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” -Archilochus Satisfactory performance in an emergency situation requires self-confidence, adequate knowledge, and swift application. This comes with practice. In...
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   Telemetry for DNRCC patients

   InnovativeRN replied to mar354's topic in MICU

   Personally, I agree with your decision. When I have a patient transition to comfort care, I always take them off the monitor unless the family objects. I have found that leaving the patient on the monitor leads families to obsess over the numbers and...
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   Iv push question

   InnovativeRN replied to freckles96's topic in General Students

   You are correct in your procedure; however, It is not uncommon for patients to have more than one iv site. The risk of infection from a peripheral iv is fairly minimal, if hygeine procedures are followed correctly. Working in the icu setting, most of...
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   Tips for AACN CCRN review ?

   InnovativeRN replied to JLB1215's topic in Critical

   If you failed by only one point I don't think any drastic action needs to occur. Look at your score breakdown and study hard for the sections you were deficient in. When I took it I found Baron's CCRN Exam book to be a high yield study source with ea...
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   MSN/MBA

   InnovativeRN posted a topic in School Programs

   Hello all, I just finished up my BSN and am looking to pursue a joint MSN/MBA in the upcoming year. I have looked at a number of colleges and am currently considering Indiana Wesleyan University. Does anyone have experience with this school? Also, if...
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   Specialty Poll for male nurses

   InnovativeRN replied to DatMurse's topic in Men

   I've been in the ICU setting for about 2 years. Worked med/surg as a nursing assistant for years prior to becoming a nurse.