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bbluvnursing RN

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  1. Case management from home

    bbluvnursing posted a topic in Case Management

    I have recently accepted a position doing case management from home. I am excited for a new opportunity away from the bedside but a little apprehensive at the same time! Any tips, thoughts, or...

  2. Best and Worst of Pediatric Nursing

    bbluvnursing replied to legoac's topic in Pediatric

    I worked in the PICU for 2 years and have been at a pediatric long term acute care facility for 2 years now.... the best part of my job is seeing children smile, play, and attempt to carry on normally...

  3. Nurse-led weaning of ventilation

    bbluvnursing replied to p3ad3br1t13hukward02's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The RT's generally do most of the weaning per physician order, but some of the veteran RN's seem to have more freedom/confidence in weaning the patient from the vent on my

  4. CRRT

    bbluvnursing replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    The Prisma machines have a well known reputation for failing quite frequently. It is a great machine in that it tells you exactly what needs to be done for interventions, but it is not uncommon to go...

  5. Syringe pump bolus

    bbluvnursing replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We use the Baxter syringe pumps which have a Bolus button that can be programmed to bolus whatever amount

  6. ECMO

    bbluvnursing replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our RT's do not run the ECMO pump on my unit... just one RN running the pump and the other doing pt.

  7. Care Plans Help Please! (with the R\T and AEB)

    bbluvnursing replied to RNinJune2007's topic in General Students

    I have the "Nursing Diagnosis" manual by Carpenito-Moyet. It pretty much spells it out for you- I absolutely love it! It's pretty simple- let's say your patient is constipated... so you look up...

  8. What are the item(s) you need most for nursing school?

    bbluvnursing replied to rn2be2006's topic in General Students

    I would HIGHLY reccommend buying the HESI NCLEX-RN review. It doesn't have NCLEX questions- it is divided into chapters that you might cover in various nursing classes (i.e. pediatrics, L&D,...

  9. PICU externship

    bbluvnursing replied to KES's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just got an externship in the PICU and start at the end of the month. I am very excited and very nervous! Any

  10. Nursing Shoes-Where are the best and most comfortable

    bbluvnursing replied to nursinginga's topic in General Students

    I have worn Merrell's and so far they have been wonderful. Merrells have really good arch support and are extremely comfortable. I would definitely reccommend

  11. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    bbluvnursing replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    STUDY STUDY STUDY! Flash cards will become your best friend. I can honestly remember studying my flash cards while DRIVING to school one day! Make time for yourself also... it is very

  12. Can I hear some positive things about nursing school?

    bbluvnursing replied to rntoben2008's topic in General Students

    I just finished my 1st year of nursing school and WOW- it feels amazing! I have learned so much in the past year, not only nursing, but also about myself. Here are some nursing school survival tips...