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Anyone have any info about this drug? Im having trouble finding anything thats directed at healthcare professionals. Have heard from Hem/Onc that the ingredient that inhibits thrombin is, or is similar to, what is in Leech saliva? Cant find much about monitoring PTT/PT, bleeding risks, half life, etc... I know that Argatroban has an effect on PT/INR that causes a little trouble when you are transitioning onto coumadin, but Im wondering if this drug is similar? Anyone know?

Ok, here I am waving my big "look at me" flag, hopefully not painting a giant target on myself..... :uhoh21: Im looking for any RNs who are Jehovah's Witnesses. I am one (yes, active), and I have recently come across a work related issue that I have a question about. If anyone reading this is an active JW, please contact me (see email address on profile page) if you are comfortable talking. Thanks!

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Anyone live in Highland Creek and want to give advice (good AND bad) about this community? The husband has decided that we are moving and I like the homes Im seeing online in this community.

Its legal in AZ. The hospital down the street from me has a drawer in the ER where the baby can be placed and when its closed the baby is inside the hospital. Ive talked to several nurses who said theyve had babies dropped off there and it works out really well. Of course then they go into the "system" and thats a whole different story. But it beats hearing about them in the dumpster. Especially in AZ where right now its 113 degrees. I thought that when the mom dropped the baby off like this she gave up rights. Must be different state to state. Anyone know?

Did she go to Scottsdale Shea? I work there and I took care of a stroke pt that came from PV. I wonder if its the same one?

Thank you all so much for the responses. I was just debating this again today, even considering going to a Trauma ICU, but I think I will stay at my hospital (community) and go to ER. Sounds like trial by fire but theres nothing wrong with that! I love a challenge. Thanks again!

Well Im thinking its about to time to get out of Med/Surg. Long story short....its been 5 months and Im bored. I have SOME MICU experience as an RN (I was a new grad in a new grad UNfriendly enviornment) and some ER experience as an Extern. Anyone working Trauma? Anyone have an opinion regarding going to ER then moving to a Level 1 or just jumping into a Level 1?

Just be careful that they cant get you for abandonment. Im not sure what the rules are in WA, but in AZ if you refuse to take report you cant be accused of abandonment. If you arent sure, check out your states regulations.

Someone said on here one how "disheartening" it is for a preceptor to put all her efforts into a new grad in the ICU just to have them leave. Well I say how much MORE disheartening is it when a new grad comes to ICU with so much intelligence and ability, ready to soak it all up, just to have all of her hopes crushed because of poor staffing, absent management, lack of proper orientation, and burned out preceptors? And to think this is your first true nursing experience! It is so not worth it.

Thank You

Everything you learn feels so overwhelming, but if you can just let yourself relax enough it will all filter to the surface when you need it. I was on my way home from a camping trip a few months ago and we pulled up to an accident that JUST happened and a young man was laying unconscious on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere bleeding everywhere. He was surrounded by about 10 people who were just staring at him. When I walked up to him the girl at his head said to me "he just lost his pulse" and I knew exactly what to do. It was like an instinct. You just have to trust yourself.

Did they give you the correct answers to these to check your work?

I am not a hospice nurse, but this is something that comes up more often than I thought it would in acute care. I would like to know what your explanation is. I know this a huge grey area for me and I would like input. Thanks.

Im probably being an inquisitive idiot and forgive me if this is a silly question but, can someone please explain to me the difference between a tunneled and non tunneled CVC? And does anyone do cutdowns anymore?