CCU NRS

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  1. Pain Med for Chest Tube Removal

    CCU NRS replied to CRNAsoon's topic in MICU, SICU

    I had a chest tube myself after a GSW and had zero pain from removal. I work CCU and we do many CABG's and I have assisted in hundreds of CT removals and have never had any patient do more than squirm...

  2. Not sure if I want to be a nurse....

    CCU NRS replied to RN-04's topic in General Nursing

    bump for OP (original poster) we have not heard from you since your originial post. What's up? Let us know why you feel the way you do? What is it that seems to be driving you away from nursing? Why...

  3. IV questions

    CCU NRS replied to daz2003's topic in General Nursing

    1 = B 2 = A 3 = B 4 = A 5 = F the reanl question is a trick, all of the above is often our fav but be careful. 1 most adverse reactions with IV push will be almost instant, but that is also the...

  4. Nursing & Misdemeanors in Florida

    CCU NRS replied to jlp2778's topic in General Nursing

    You should list it on application that asks have you ever been arrested for anything other than a traffic violation even though it is a sealed record it is really minor and it would be best to...

  5. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    CCU NRS replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    Post deleted D/T OP not being involved in discussion since

  6. need some advice on getting family member medical attention against their will

    CCU NRS replied to rhonda L's topic in General Nursing

    Post deleted D/T OP not being involved in discussion since

  7. Nurses, Will you work OT for straight pay?

    CCU NRS replied to klondike's topic in General Nursing

    oops I hit the wrong button I will not work OT for straight pay! so the results of the survey are skewed by at least one

  8. Not sure if I want to be a nurse....

    CCU NRS replied to RN-04's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with Tweety...If you don't have to work for a living by all means why would you? Barring that, is there any area that interests you specially? I think what it is for most nurses is finding...

  9. What nursing shortage? Not around here...they don't need nurses.

    CCU NRS replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Well Thank you, it is strictly commentary but I did quite a bit of research, there is not a works cited page on the site but I have all of the links for my research. References: 1. Lisa Rapaport...

  10. What nursing shortage? Not around here...they don't need nurses.

    CCU NRS replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I am in Oklahoma too and I already invited OP to come on down! Here is the real story(in my opinion)about the shortage...

  11. Embarassing Question

    CCU NRS replied to NewTraveler's topic in Travel

    I would just drop in here also that Enterprise Rental car will accept debit card but they put a lean on like $200 then when you return the car they just deduct the total of course if you are looking...

  12. The relationship between doctors and nurses...

    CCU NRS replied to lisamc1RN's topic in General Nursing

    In CCU we see the doctors frequently and are their basic eyes and ears so to speak I often give a brief verbal run down of a Pt's condition to the doc as he rounds. They usually begin with the chart...

  13. Night shift RN giving sleep aids w/o order..

    CCU NRS replied to HillaryC's topic in General Nursing

    NO do not give any med without an order. I would also personally have to make a report to the Manager or DON about the practice of this nurse, what she is doding is illegal, your knowledge of it is...

  14. penile implants

    CCU NRS replied to jaquar's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    The urethra should be unchanged, depending on type of implant you may be faced with an erect member, just perform your cath as you would on any male, if it is erect you may try pulling it up toward...

  15. What nursing shortage? Not around here...they don't need nurses.

    CCU NRS replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds Great to me! I have been thinking about a relocation once the kids are in

  16. New grad not wanting to work

    CCU NRS replied to MSMCnurse2004's topic in General Nursing

    I did not read all posts. I am surprised by the overwhelming response you have gotten though. Let me just say a couple of things. When you are a new grad there are plenty of things to fear and...

  17. What nursing shortage? Not around here...they don't need nurses.

    CCU NRS replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    where exactly are you talking about? the united states has opening in just about every state. perhaps not in the small towns but all major cities are

  18. Getting Nervous!!

    CCU NRS replied to Sarah8714's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    well how did you do? Let us

  19. This Burns My Britches!

    CCU NRS replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    I am sometimes awed by what I hear from friends and relatives after they have a hospital experience. I have an uncle that had a CABG recently somewhere in Georgia (no offense to anyone from...

  20. This Burns My Britches!

    CCU NRS replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you for the compliment, and yes it should be a no

  21. This Burns My Britches!

    CCU NRS replied to leslie :-D's topic in General Nursing

    I could not agree more! This is one of theose things that is a must! I also feel that delegating this task is not sufficient, I feel that participation is necessary. I know everybody is busy but you...

  22. Getting Nervous!!

    CCU NRS replied to Sarah8714's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    If by Tuesday you mean tomorrow, may I suggest? No more studying !!! Stop studying and do something relaxing today. Go to a movie or read a book other than nursing material or go bowling something to...

  23. So what DO they teach you in nursing school?

    CCU NRS replied to edogs334's topic in First Year After Licensure

    BRAVO

  24. Wondering if my drink was laced??? Need input..

    CCU NRS replied to IloveSnoopy's topic in General Nursing

    well it all seems very suspicious i agree. i was aquainted with some people in the 70's and 80's who used lsd and actually a bad trip is sort of rare, possibly because you were unaware of what was...

  25. NOC Patient bathing

    CCU NRS replied to sheridan7679's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I concur, awake alert people should not be awakened to bath, however if they are having trouble sleeping sometimes a little activity and a soothing bath may assist with