Pheebz777

Pheebz777 BSN, RN

ICU, CVICU, E.R.

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  1. Adenosine administration

    Pheebz777 replied to sreynolds's topic in Emergency

    ER MD's can be your best friend or they can be the most overexaggerated drama queens you've encountered since Aunt Sally. LOL! Looks like you encountered one of them! Don't let them get under your...

  2. indefinite suspension because of med error

    Pheebz777 replied to bunbao's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Glad to know all worked out. What type of facility is this? This sounds like a nursing home environment. I recall working in one where there were multiple call-ins and I had to take care of over 50...

  3. Time Management Tips for New Critical Care Nurses

    Pheebz777 replied to nursey246's topic in Critical Care

    The only thing I do different is I do not chart until after I've given all the medications. After doing my head to toe, checking the lines, meds, concentrations and pumps, vents, suctioning etc, and...

  4. How to Answer "Tell us About Yourself"

    Pheebz777 replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nursing Career

    Another puzzling question almost all employers ask is "tell me about your strengths and weaknesses". I have mine

  5. Pressors

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

    To answer your question as to why some pressors are preferred over the other, it basically all boils down to MD preferrence as well as each patients specific case. Each patient reacts differently to...

  6. What do you REALLY assess? Percussion? Palpation?

    Pheebz777 replied to BonnieSc's topic in Medical-Surgical

    this is how I assess my patients: First, assess responsiveness. Say "good morning Mrs. So and So.", if they respond in an appropriate manner, I'm good. If not, go from there. His or her altered mental...

  7. so what happens after passing CCRN?

    Pheebz777 replied to veggie530's topic in Critical Care

    Now you need to start saving up on CERPS. The AACN website has a lot of free CERPS. I'm surprised you didn't become a member before taking the CCRN. You could have saved a lot on the CCRN exam. Now...

  8. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

    Pheebz777 replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

    Over the years, I've seen new grads come and go. In my honest opinion, it's 50/50 split with how I see new nurses.Some do exceptionally well and some get too overwhelmed or patient outcomes have...

  9. ICU Charge nurse Vs. ICU floor nurse to become CRNA

    Pheebz777 replied to ICUCharger's topic in Critical Care

    As what was already mentioned, I do hope you understand the complexity the ICU charge nurse role entails as compared to leadership roles you have experienced in the past. As an ICU charge nurse, you...

  10. ICU especially hard on back?

    Pheebz777 replied to Subclavian Steel's topic in Critical Care

    I have 5 years ICU experience but I also have 15 years gym experience so I know my body mechanics very well, my limitations, my strengths and weaknesses. We have programmable rotation beds that help...

  11. Written up and confused.

    Pheebz777 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Ask your NM if you need an order to change diapers, bath a patient, apply skin lotion, brush their teeth and provide perineal care. Just to be on the safe side. And while you're at it, ask the DON to...

  12. Amiodarone help!

    Pheebz777 replied to Brama28's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Was this ordered by the

  13. New nurse is stressed!! HELP!!!

    Pheebz777 replied to Kathrynlyn0's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You're not the only one. On my first few months I always felt stressed out and worried about not performing to the expectations of others and I felt scared of making mistakes. You have all the right...

  14. What do you want in a set up of a new room for an incoming patient?

    Pheebz777 replied to meghan91's topic in MICU, SICU

  15. New Grad RNs in ICU

    Pheebz777 replied to ventgurl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not to berate new grads but I personally would advice new grads (even experienced RT's, MOnitor techs, EMT's, etc) to start your nursing experience with floor nursing. There is a lot of learning that...

  16. EKG or Rhythm Strips

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

    5 lead cardiac monitoring can display most of the lethal cardiac arrythmias if it is a truly lethal arrythmia. You only need a 12-lead EKG if you suspect a new change in a patient cardiac status to...

  17. You know you're an ICU nurse when...

    Pheebz777 replied to Fox_RuN's topic in Critical Care

    - when you get floated to the regular floor and forget you don't have to document vitals every

  18. Help with ACLS

    Pheebz777 replied to delphine22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Unfortunately majority of those topics will be useless for ACLS prep. The OP is asking how to get ready for the ACLS and would benefit from a source that focuses only on the ACLS

  19. Help with ACLS

    Pheebz777 replied to delphine22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Unfortunately I presume those topics would be useless for ACLS

  20. Atrial Flutter vs Atrial Tachycardia with AV block

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

    Do I distinguish between a tachycardic A-flutter and A-tachycardia with and AV block? - yes. On the monitor A-flutter is not always going to look like your textbook A-flutter. If you work as a monitor...

  21. Help with ACLS

    Pheebz777 replied to delphine22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    go to this website: http://acls-algorithms.com/ Nothing will get you better prepared than the content on this website. Review the basics, practice the megacodes as well as the megacode videos and...

  22. Frequency in changing trach inner cannulas..

    Pheebz777 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Out of curiousity, what is the recommended frequency in changing inner cannulas in traches? I had a little discussion with someone and she stated that the inner cannula must be changed every shift (12...

  23. What's your sleeping schedule for working nights?

    Pheebz777 replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    I work 2 nights on, 2 nights off, then 3 day weekend on, 3 weekend off on a 7p-7a sched. If I get out before 8am, I go to the gym and do cardio for 1 hour. Be back home at 9am, breakfast, checkmail,...

  24. My CROCS made me fall tonight..

    Pheebz777 replied to jodyangel's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I've had instances whereI almost trip myself. But i'm a tennis player so my foot coordination and balance quickly redirect my feet before I fall on my

  25. How did you pay for nursing school?

    Pheebz777 replied to CyndieRN2007's topic in General Nursing

    My parents paid for my nursing school and never asked me to pay a penny