Lisap91010 replied to californiarnbsn's topic in MICU, SICU
As someone who went into a busy surgical ICU as a new graduate it is possible for you to thrive. I for one don't feel burned out and am going strong in the ICU 7 years later. But it wasn't easy....
Lisap91010 replied to Angela2006's topic in Ob/Gyn
Well I'm not OB expert, but when it comes to blood products the team I work with has a definite less is more view. We typically don't transfuse unless Hct is less than 19, unstable, and actively...
ugh, I think one of my most hated policies. I know there has to be a sentinel event that triggered this event somewhere, but its really not conducive to timely patient care to find another RN to...
I too was required to make a portfolio when graduating, and I have found it to be helpful along the way. I have kept mine up to date and bring it with me to all new interviews and use it to store...
Lisap91010 replied to BostonTerrierLover's topic in Emergency
Unfortunately I was the lucky one to be on the opposite end of that one. Admitted to a local ER after MVA I had shattered part of my pelvis but with not a scratch on me. Doc orders dilaudid IVP after...
lol I guess I'm in complete violation of hygiene rules. After reading through a lot of this I see I'm not supposed to wear my danskos anywhere but work . I really need to share this with my coworkers...
The yuck factor I guess has never really struck me. I follow all the standard precautions while at work, gown, glove, wash religiously. I even sanitize my equipment and shoes at the beginning and end...
I've worked in many different ICU's staff, traveling, etc... And thus far I am at the best in terms of support for turning. We have permanent lifts mounted on the ceilings in each room with slings...
I worked the night 7p-7a and 11p-7a shift for 9+ years (and a few years of day shifts when I could swing it). I've seen the gambit worked at placed with a no sleeping policy and caught once you were...
I have recently moved across the country and started working at a new ICU. I am not new to the ICU setting, in fact I'd describe myself as competent. I have all the appropriate certifications, CCRN,...
Lisap91010 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU
As for those working with no visiting hours during shift change and rounding, what are your thoughts on bedside reporting. I've seen at least for the last 3 years at all the facilities I've been...
Lisap91010 replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU
Well I'm definatly in the minority here, but I'm for open visiting hours and rooming in. Of course you need to set limits from the beginning (2 visitors only at a time, let them know they will be...