ETCO2_ BSN, RN

ETCO2_ has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PICU.

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1. nicu required to float to post partum

   ETCO2_ replied to anneRN96's topic in NICU

   Was there ever a rule in place that said NICU nurses had to float there? At my current hospital NICU nurses will float there but they only take care of the babies which isn't too bad. If you are Union I would talk to your rep!

2. New onset DKA - PICU

   ETCO2_ replied to Kricole's topic in Safety

   In my PICU that patient would be a 2:1 unless they were on pressors or about to go on CRRT or ECMO. I hate how they staff here though. A new DKA patient can be so time consuming!

3. Would you choose a large pediatric hospital for poor pay, or a small pediatric hospital for good pay as a new grad RN, BSN?

   ETCO2_ replied to Purdicialle's topic in PICU

   One thing I've learned from being nurse is sign on bonuses are not always good. It usually means the hospital is hurting for staff. If pediatrics is your dream I'd take the lower pay and get 1-2 years experience there then travel or go elsewhere for ...

4. What would you like to see on a PICU reference badge?

   ETCO2_ replied to Victoria0604's topic in PICU

   I would love to see common continuous drip compatibility! It would make everything so much faster if I didn't have to look stuff up everytime.

5. Advice, kind words please..

   ETCO2_ replied to rn3052's topic in Doctoral

   I have felt the same way when doing research. I usually need to step away from it for a bit to help me remember why I'm wanting to research this. Be kind to yourself you are doing a great job!

6. New Mexico State University (NMSU) CRNA 2024

   ETCO2_ replied to Lopinheiro88's topic in SRNA

   Congrats! I was told emails will be going out in the next 1-2 weeks.

7. New Mexico State University (NMSU) CRNA 2024

   ETCO2_ replied to Lopinheiro88's topic in SRNA

   I received a call and was accepted! Stay near your phones!

8. New Mexico State University (NMSU) CRNA 2024

   ETCO2_ replied to Lopinheiro88's topic in SRNA

   Amazing thank you! I interviewed last week and just getting antsy

9. New Mexico State University (NMSU) CRNA 2024

   ETCO2_ replied to Lopinheiro88's topic in SRNA

   Has anyone been accepted into the program yet? The suspense is killing me!