mrsalby

mrsalby specializes in Neuro ICU.

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1. Today I was made redundant

   mrsalby replied to joannep's topic in General Nursing

   Congratulations on such a great out look... But consider one thing! Why not become a Nursing instructor and fulfill your teaching desires from that angle. Possibly be easier to start with less schooling with all of your experience!

2. Neuro/trauma

   mrsalby replied to sugarsmom's topic in General Nursing

   I believe cueing and recueing is important. I had a patient with a MCA clipping and he was acting so frontal. He kept grabbing the nurses boobs and making sexual comments etc. We had security come talk to him and finally police. In our state it is a ...

3. Who makes your assignments?

   mrsalby replied to NurseCherlove's topic in General Nursing

   We meet at the beginning of chift, hear a brief rundown of pateints from the off going charge nurse and then we choose our own assignments.

4. You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

   mrsalby replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro

   You know people with a negative teeth to tatoo ratio are indestructable...... LOL this cracked me up! You go home singing what ever your last frontal patients song was....mine: 101 drag queens, 101 ducks!

5. You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

   mrsalby replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro

   You are making bets with the docs about what the opening ICP will be or making bets about what the SBP will be with the new art line established especially when it squirts across the room and we think its cool. CT staff calls us anal...dont mess with...

6. vasovagal response????

   mrsalby replied to newtelenurse's topic in General Nursing

   I just finsihed a hemodynamics class at work and we were taught that any change by 20 points resets hemodynamics. Therefore is she dropped her HR as scuh she was in relative bradycardia even if it was not in the range we normally would say is brady. ...

7. How unprofessional is this NP??

   mrsalby replied to LibertyBellPN's topic in Geriatric

   Yes very unprofessional and possibly abandonment. She should be reported and written up. She chose the career and the responsibility that goes with it. She needs to grow up and accept it or get out.

8. They want me on Renal Transplant/Nephrology Unit

   mrsalby replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

   I worked on a genreal surgery/renal transplant sac. It was very interesting and fascinating. We had patients in for a day or two prior to surgery and after surgery. Sometimes longer if they wre having difficulties and awaiting transplant. Strict diet...

9. How to pick a specialty

   mrsalby replied to Jen1228's topic in General Nursing

   Maybe look for a hospital that has a nurse resident program. The hospital I work at does and it is one year long. The program consists of picking two to three areas you are interested in and you orient and work six to four months in each area. A lot ...

10. apollo vs gallup

    mrsalby replied to abq rn's topic in New Mexico

    Hey Folks, If you are trying to find a school with opportunity before the CNM petition and wait list, also consider Santa Fe CC. I grad from there in May and was VERY pleased with their program. I commuted from ABQ. They accept applications March and...

11. teaching hospital/residents vs traditional

    mrsalby replied to mediatix8's topic in General Nursing

    I too love teaching hospitals and would hate to work anywhere else. Our residents stay in our unit unless called to trauma. Their on call rooms are in our unit. They always are quick to respond when needed. Also, the residents are wonderful at explai...

12. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    mrsalby replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro

    I talk and sing (quietly and with respect to cultural wishes) to my brain dead and coma patients. I do not know if the patient is watching from above etc. I want the patient and family to know I gave the best care possible.

13. Best Scrubs for Fatties

    mrsalby replied to peds4now's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, i found myself in the same boat. I just ordered and received my scrubs from aviatiorscrubs.com Not only do I like the pockets and such available but they will send a set and you can try them on and send the back with measurements and they will m...

14. How important is Chemistry, really?

    mrsalby replied to EGKB's topic in General Nursing

    Hey, Good luck on your exams. I am an RN and am 4 classes from completing RN-BSN. I am also 8 courses away from biochem degree. The chemistry courses I have taken made a world of difference in understanding concepts in nursing school. I grasped ideas...

15. bad credit student loans

    mrsalby replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    Have you checked with your financial aide office at school? They should be able to help with a subsidized or unsubsidized Stafford loan utilizing your FASFA info. These loans are to be paid back beginning 6 months from when you are no longer in schoo...