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  1. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    love-d-OR replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    Tferdaise, Thanks for responding to my post. From other LVN posts I was under the impression that some LVN's could do everything an RN could do (legally), hence I posed that question. Anyway,...

  2. Increased ICP and Cushings triad

    love-d-OR replied to love-d-OR's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The patient is doing well, as of last I saw him. Vitals signs were looking very good, still sedated, but much better than the previous day. Also, we had a CT scan done that day that came back...

  3. Increased ICP and Cushings triad

    love-d-OR posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hey guys, We rarely use ICP monitors in my unit, because we have a neuro ICU and they get all neuro pt's. I recently had a pt who was suspected of having cerebral edema (results from ct scan not...

  4. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    love-d-OR replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    Tferdaise, I see you have my post quoted on your last post, but you do not address the questions I raised. So, I wonder why you even bothered to quote my post. Anyway you are right in stating that...

  5. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    love-d-OR replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the hospital I work, LVN's are rarely used on the floor and are not employed in the ICU. The couple of LPN's that I have seen working in the ICU work in the capacity of a nurse assistant, basic...

  6. How many new nurses are seriously thinking about quiting?

    love-d-OR replied to PACNWNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Someone mentioned that the reason why a lot of new nurses quit is because nursing school is far from being close to real life nursing. That nursing school does not prepare you for what's out there, I...

  7. night shift (7 on 7 off) 12 hour shifts

    love-d-OR replied to ibmaryann's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I knew a nurse that worked 6 days straight and 6 days off. She worked 11p-7a though. She inentionally worked this schedule so she could spend time with her kids on her days off. Is this schedule...

  8. Atropine

    love-d-OR replied to love-d-OR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the replies guys. He was actually 'sinus' during this episode, we expected him to be junctional or have some sort of block, but his wave lenghts were all WNL. Cardiology said they were...

  9. Atropine

    love-d-OR replied to love-d-OR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Okay, so I did a little e-research and it seems he was referring to cushings triad: increased BP, low HR and widening pulse pressure. He had the first two but not the widening pulse pressure. Also,...

  10. tele nurse to er nurse

    love-d-OR replied to deeh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Purchase a pair of very comfortable

  11. Feel like a sham

    love-d-OR replied to levisandtees's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't be so hard on yourself, you just started. If it helps, look at the post titled " New grad RN, and don't like it ." Elkpark does a good job explaining why it is normal too feel overwhelmed and...

  12. May 2008 grads....how are things going?

    love-d-OR replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Graduated June and started working the begining of August in a transplant/surgical ICU. I love it! I am still on orientation as you would expect, and my preceptor rocks! I am learning so much, and...

  13. Vent: Medicare Fraud

    love-d-OR replied to love-d-OR's topic in Home Health

    That's why good social programs turn into

  14. Vent: Medicare Fraud

    love-d-OR posted a topic in Home Health

    About a month and half ago, I applied to a home health agency that stated on their ad that "they would train new grads" From the start the owner new I was only interested on something part-time as I...

  15. Forgetting things...

    love-d-OR replied to mcknis's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Forgot to draw an antibiotic level that was scheduled at 1900, during shift change! As I was giving report the nurse asked about it so, I had to go back in and draw it. Anyway, I have been using my...

  16. Question re: Heparin drip vs. SQ

    love-d-OR replied to TangoLima's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As some of the other posters have stated, heparin drip will usually be seen in patients who have a hx of embolus (usually many). Post-op patients (not all) may also be on a heparin drip to prevent...

  17. Any NPs Administering Propofol?

    love-d-OR replied to MarylouNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    "The difference is that a RN follows orders and a NP gives them, just like a doctor. You can't even begin to compare our scope of practice or the liability associated with it. A NP may be a RN, but a...

  18. VENT: ADN and BSN

    love-d-OR replied to Sweet_Cheekss's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Sandwitch883, Although I agree that a good discussion gives "food for thought" as you stated in your earlier post, I also believe that it is not productive when people start insulting each other,...

  19. My NM is too young!!!!

    love-d-OR replied to greenscrubrn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My NM is 29 years old and she is a great manager! Are you concerned about her age or her management skills??? Are you saying that if she had treated you with the same disrespect but was 55 years old,...

  20. failed the NCLEX twice and feeling like a failure :(

    love-d-OR replied to bebe0586's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I hear Suzzane's plan has helped many re-testers. You should check it

  21. BSN vs. ADN

    love-d-OR replied to closetnerd's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    The pay rates are the same in my hospital, but I have heard that some hospitals give $2.00/hr more to BSN

  22. VENT: ADN and BSN

    love-d-OR replied to Sweet_Cheekss's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    To the OP: I had to delete my previous post because I took your comments as an insult, but I understand you are frustrated and need a job and it is not a 'BSN vs ADN' thing but more of 'I need a job....

  23. Any NPs Administering Propofol?

    love-d-OR replied to MarylouNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    i found this article: propofol sedation: who should administer? [color=#397574] click here for printer friendly

  24. Any NPs Administering Propofol?

    love-d-OR replied to MarylouNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am confused, as an ICU RN it is within my scope of practice to administer propofol. So, why can't you (an NP)? Is it because in the EP lab it would be used as an anesthetic? Are nurses only allowed...

  25. How far did you travel?

    love-d-OR replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    LylesMom, you will be okay. And don't ever think as your self as a 'no good mother!' You are working hard to make sure you provide the basic amenities of life for your child, and there is nothing...