Pheebz777 BSN, RN

Pheebz777 has 18 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, CVICU, E.R..

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1. Where to post for house to rent?

   Pheebz777 replied to Thanksforthedonuts's topic in Travel

   Post it on

2. Registry while on travel contract - How?

   Pheebz777 replied to jjdd's topic in Travel

   I am working a travel assignment with Kaiser Fremont CA and applied with HealthTrust Workforce solutions as registry for a couple of HCA facilities here. The average take home pay is a little over...

3. Direct suction to ET tube on extubation

   Pheebz777 replied to ORRNJJ3's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   The only thing I would be concerned about is did he use a new suction tubing to stuff down the ETT? Or was it one that has been in use for a few days? Usually the in-line suction catheter connected to...

4. IV Compatibility

   Pheebz777 replied to calfro87's topic in MICU, SICU

   It will help transport the glucose into the cell for

5. PCCN vs CCRN

   Pheebz777 replied to TNnurse91's topic in MICU, SICU

   Are you planning to take both just for the bonuses? Awesome! Go for it! I work with a nurse that has both PCCN/CCRN on his

6. ICU Vent question

   Pheebz777 replied to GuineaPigs's topic in General Nursing

   Peak pressure is basically pressure in the airway circuit. Increased secretions, fluid filled bronchioli, patient biting the ETT for example will directly affect peak pressure. Now once you've taken...

7. If the QT Is prolonged wouldn't the QRS Always be widened?

   Pheebz777 replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Yes, they alter the action potential thus delaying

8. Ultrasound Guided IV cert

   Pheebz777 replied to Bteti20's topic in Critical Care

   Totally agree. I would also suggest watching several YouTube Videos and understand the concept, the basics, preparation and such. Then if you have a facility that checks you off for the US guided PIV...

9. ICU Orientation Almost Done and Freaking Out...

   Pheebz777 replied to cardiacRNatheart24's topic in Critical Care

   Regarding giving report, always develop a routine/system and get used to it so you minimize forgetting something when giving report. As what was said above, use a workflow sheet or "brain" as we call...

10. Confused about private insurance

    Pheebz777 replied to tvbwest's topic in Travel

    I am about to leave my full time job and I love the insurance that it provides under AETNA. I would like to speak with HR if I can continue coverage and pay for it out of pocket. Is that an option...

11. Best sedation med

    Pheebz777 replied to miamiheatrn's topic in General Specialties

    Here is the best write up for sedation agents. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3227310/ You would also benefit from watching the numerous YouTube videos on this

12. If the QT Is prolonged wouldn't the QRS Always be widened?

    Pheebz777 replied to BSN_Studnt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The QRS complex will always be narrow in a heart with a normal functioning conduction system and a supraventricular pacemaker. The QRS will be prolonged in a BBB or from a ventricular source (PVC)...

13. Low Ball Offers

    Pheebz777 replied to tb_8's topic in Travel

    55-65/hour is just your base pay for the first 8 hours, beyond 8 hours it's x1.5 for each 12 hour shift you do. Beyond 40hrs per week you will be paid x2 of your base pay for each extra hour beyond...

14. PA catheter and parameters

    Pheebz777 replied to hyhero89's topic in Critical Care

    Even though PA measurements are not routinely utilized, it is a great concept to grasp and understand. Many symptoms from various disease conditions reflect what is happening to your patient and...

15. BBB VS vtach?

    Pheebz777 replied to mizunderstood219's topic in Critical Care

    You can still have a pulse while in VT. Not adequate perfusion but you still have a pulse. And there's pulseless VT. To the OP, Are you a Tele Monitor Tech? Without a 12 Lead EKG and only looking at...