HHW2006

HHW2006 specializes in icu.

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1. does being a paramedic complement an EDRN?

   HHW2006 replied to bjr3645's topic in Emergency

   I spent seven years as an EMT with my local volunteer fire dept. prior to entering nursing school - even though I wasn't a paramedic, I think my training has definetely been a benefit to me as I have...

2. The logistics of nursing school and being a mom (or dad)

   HHW2006 replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Students

   The only way I got through nursing school was with the support of not only my husband and two children, but my mother-in-law and sister-in-law as well. At first I was reluctant to accept their help,...

3. Help!!!

   HHW2006 posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

   Just a question for all of you L&D nurses... I am 36 1/2 weeks pregnant. I have been contracting since 31 weeks and spent five weeks on partial bed rest. My contractions are now regularly 5-10...

4. Pain control for CEAs

   HHW2006 replied to RNPamP's topic in MICU, SICU

   Our CEA patients generally have morphine ordered for the first 12 hours or so, then either tylenol #3 or lortab. I do make sure that I get a base line neuro assessment before I give any narcotics to...

5. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

   HHW2006 replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

   I love twelves!! They are long days, but you can't beat only working three days a

6. Do you prefer 12 hour or 8 hour shifts?

   HHW2006 replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

   I love twelves!! They are long days, but you can't beat only working three days a

7. Sepsis protocol?

   HHW2006 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in MICU, SICU

   We have recently developed and implemented a sepsis protocol at my hospital for our ICU. We are currently working on expanding the program to include the ER and med-surg

8. Why Critical Care?

   HHW2006 replied to onesunniegal's topic in MICU, SICU

   I started in a med-surg icu right out of school and it was the best decision I could have made. I love the fast pace and the high degree of critical thinking that is involved. There is also a much...

9. Visiting Hours

   HHW2006 replied to redwolf's topic in MICU, SICU

   In our ICU visting is open with the exception of shift changes (7:00 - 8:30 am and pm). As nurses we can use our judgement to restrict visiting as needed based on the condition of our patient. I find...

10. how to make the most of a summer internship?

    HHW2006 replied to futurecnm's topic in General Nursing

    I did an internship while I was in nursing school. It was a great experience. Make sure that all of the nurses on your floor know that you are a student and eager to see and do as much as you possibly...

11. Pregnancy question

    HHW2006 replied to Honeychild's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I found out I was pregnant about two weeks after I finished my new grad ICU orientation - surprise!!! I was scared to tell my manager, but she was very supportive - even arranging a day shift position...

12. Would you take this assignment??

    HHW2006 replied to SICU Queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our post CABG pts are 1:1 for at least the first twelve to twenty-four depending on how they are doing! I guess I am spoiled at my facility, because I have never been given an assignment that I felt...

13. new grads and specialty nursing

    HHW2006 replied to dedicatedstudent's topic in General Nursing

    I started as a new grad in ICU almost nine months ago. It has been a great experience. I wouldn't recommend it for someone with no prior hospital experience though - all applicants at the hospital...

14. new grad having trouble w/ icu personalities

    HHW2006 replied to extraordinary067's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am sorry that you are having a bad experience with your co-workers. I started as a new grad in ICU 9 months ago and have had nothing but support and encouragement from my fellow nurses. I wish...

15. ICU Orientation

    HHW2006 replied to mjscan_07's topic in MICU, SICU

    The AACN has a program online called Essentials of Critical Care Orientation. My hospital required (and paid for) the course during my orientation. It is time consuming to complete, but I felt it was...