aimeeinorbit

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1. Refludan

   aimeeinorbit posted a topic in MICU

   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 ab...

2. Jehovah Witness RNs

   aimeeinorbit posted a topic in General Nursing

   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 ...

3. Agism in nursing???? (furious rant potential)

   aimeeinorbit replied to chris_at_lucas_RN's topic in General Nursing

   bingo

4. Need Information About Charlotte

   aimeeinorbit replied to twinkle's topic in North Carolina

   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.

5. Abandoning babies at Hospitals LEGAL?!?!

   aimeeinorbit replied to Antikigirl's topic in General Nursing

   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 ou...

6. Paradise Valley Hospital

   aimeeinorbit replied to KatieRN04's topic in Arizona

   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?

7. Level 1 vs Community ER

   aimeeinorbit replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in Emergency

   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 ...

8. Level 1 vs Community ER

   aimeeinorbit posted a topic in Emergency

   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 wo...

9. You Know You're a Nurse When...

   aimeeinorbit replied to Brownms46's topic in Humor

   This morning I woke myself up because I was talking in my sleep.. I woke up saying "symptomatic bradycardia". It's time for a vacation!:smackingf

10. need help getting out of dangerous job!

    aimeeinorbit replied to Cali_Nurse05's topic in General Nursing

    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.

11. need help getting out of dangerous job!

    aimeeinorbit replied to Cali_Nurse05's topic in General Nursing

    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 abi...

12. Hate Arizona, want to move, any advice?

    aimeeinorbit replied to aimeeinorbit's topic in North Carolina

    Thank You

13. Will I remember CPR when I need to?

    aimeeinorbit replied to missninaRN's topic in General Nursing

    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 happene...

14. Please.....I need Help with drug math. Test tomorrow........

    aimeeinorbit replied to pcbeachbum's topic in General Nursing

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

15. Educating other nurses on MSO4 use

    aimeeinorbit replied to Nurse 1991's topic in Hospice

    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.