sassyRN73 RN

sassyRN73 is a RN and specializes in Critical Care.

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1. Time Management in ER

   sassyRN73 replied to MAL, RN's topic in Emergency

   I'm feeling your pain right now...have been in the ED for 3 weeks. I like the work and the team we work with is awesome!!! However, some days I feel like I'm running on a treadmill and not getting...

2. Need some Precedex advise

   sassyRN73 replied to EyeSeeYouRnOhio's topic in MICU, SICU

   We use it, but def NOT for RSI! We have been using it for about a year and I still prefer propofol for sedation for intubated

3. Are you feeling effects of the economy on nursing?

   sassyRN73 replied to kjp1962's topic in General Nursing

   Title: RN status: Full time, staff Nights Category: acute care hospital Specialty: Mixed ICU # of beds in the unit:17 Geographics: Springfield, MA How has your facility or department been affected?:...

4. Losing my mind

   sassyRN73 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I'm a new grad orienting in busy ICU, and it has been four weeks. I feel really overwhelmed, and I feel like I've bitten off more than I can chew. Transferred patient to telemetry floor and forgot...

5. New grads....where do you work?

   sassyRN73 replied to PACU queen's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Working in Tele &

6. How many got only 75 questions?

   sassyRN73 replied to cindib's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Took the dreaded test today - stopped at 75!! Holy crap:uhoh21: my heart dropped into the pit of my stomach. Was unsure of alot of questions. Tons of priority & pharm, with a smattering of pedi,...

7. Took the NCLEX today

   sassyRN73 replied to nyclizzo's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Taking the NCLEX tomorrow at 3pm. back and forth between ok I can do this and freaking out and ready to puke. Studied both saunders, NCLEX 3500, and learningext.com. :barf01: Wish me luck, and my...

8. tech help in the unit

   sassyRN73 replied to cardsRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I work as a tech in M/SICU and the same thing happens at my job alot. Some techs do nothing but most bust their buts. We transcribe doctors orders, order supplies, stock carts but some just outright...

9. Nursing with a back problem

   sassyRN73 replied to cherokeesummer's topic in Nursing Career

   I also have a bulging disk in my back and fortunately the pain comes and goes. I take meds and do back exercises. The best exercise I have found for this pain is yoga zone yoga for a strong and...

10. This is a VENTING Post!

    sassyRN73 replied to scribblerpnp's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Another Nursing student chiming in- scribblern -GOOD for you. I work 24h/week as ICU tech, have two small children and attend a night ADN program. I put a ton of time into prep for all of my classes...

11. What have other nurses done that have freaked you out?

    sassyRN73 replied to texas_lvn's topic in General Nursing

    This happened just the other day - I work in acute care and I was working with a RN doing med surg overflow with six patients (I am a Secretary/CNA). At 2pm we were told there was no staff to replace...

12. The Midlife Quest for Health: It's Not About Looks Anymore

    sassyRN73 replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Marla- Thanks for the inspiring post. I am in my thirties with two beautiful daughters and a great hubby working toward my RN in May 2007 (hopefully). I have some extra baggage and I would love to...

13. How many don't make it out?

    sassyRN73 replied to LadyEJ BSN, RN's topic in General Students

    I just completed my first year we started with 36 and lost 3 from our 2 year ADN program. One student had SEVERE test anxiety and the other two really struggled with the material. As you all know,...

14. unit secretary question

    sassyRN73 replied to scooter65's topic in General Nursing

    Hi there- I work as a unit extender in ICU and Intermediate care and I do it all!! Vitals, Ekg, transcribe orders, file, answer bells etc. But in Med-Surg all they do is desk. Working towards my...

15. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    sassyRN73 replied to straba's topic in General Students

    I will be starting my 3rd semester at Springfield Technical Community College in September - glad to have some R&R this