LIZPICURN

LIZPICURN

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  1. Travel vs permanent employment

    LIZPICURN replied to UM Review RN's topic in Travel

    For a while I travelled out of state in which your housing is payed for. Depending on location, need, and time of year you can make a lot more money with completion bonuses etc than a staff RN. But if...

  2. PICU to Adult ICU. ANY ADVICE???

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone. I have been a PICU RN for almost 4 years and venturing to adult ICU. I am nervous. I know it is going to be a very big change. ALL PICU's and my new Adult ICU are level 1 trauma centers,...

  3. New Grad going to ICCU..

    LIZPICURN replied to Anjann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have been a nurse for 4 years and started out in the ICU. I think this was a very challenging way to start out as a new grad, and also one of the best decisions. You will have more than likely at...

  4. Best hospital dept. for a nurse assistant / student?

    LIZPICURN replied to babybusterbrown's topic in Nursing Career

    I started out as a pt. care assistant while I was in nursing school. I knew I wanted to work with children-which also can be limiting on what kind of procedures you can help with. I know the adult...

  5. What do I need in my pockets?

    LIZPICURN replied to SaraO'Hara's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    A small inexpensive pocket calculator if you will be helping with tallying the input/outputs of your

  6. HELP FOR Studying for CCRN

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anybody out there have advice with study tools/aids for the CCRN certification. THANKS so

  7. Picu Gn

    LIZPICURN replied to cdini's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I think the best nurses are the one's that are a little nervous. The ones that come off overly confident are the one's I am concerned about. Just remember to ask questions. No question is a dumb...

  8. Do you get sick more often in peds?

    LIZPICURN replied to ER1010's topic in Pediatric

    I worked as a PCA on the infectious disease unit. was often sick with cold like symptoms for aprox. 6 months. Worked in the PICU for 3.5 years. Rarely sick. The first year is an adjustment. After that...

  9. IV meds that crystallize when mixed??

    LIZPICURN replied to Anjann's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have noticed usually each hospital has a printed sheet for RN's stating what is considered compatible or noncombatible meds during an IV infusion for that particular hospital (they can slightly...

  10. Medications help

    LIZPICURN replied to dec30dd's topic in General Nursing

    Look it up! After a while you will definately be able to recognize a lot of the meds and not have to do it with the common ones. Remember this is your license, so be safe rather than sorry. Good Luck!...

  11. HELP FOR Studying for CCRN

    LIZPICURN replied to LIZPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much! I will look into

  12. Advice for shadowing a CRNA

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am in between starting a new job in an ICU in my hometown, and would like to shadow a CRNA. Does any SRNA's have advice on the best way to go about in finding a CRNA to shadow from past...

  13. First year, worst year?

    LIZPICURN replied to KJStarling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    With your ambition and drive I don't think a new unit/hospital would have any problem with "retraining" you. You are not necessarily going to be retrained. I am sure you will be dealing with a lot...

  14. Good College to get your BSN around Columbus, Oh

    LIZPICURN replied to illidan01's topic in Ohio Nursing

    My friend graduated from Mt. Carmel and is a wonderful RN. Was very well prepared. It is a bit expensive! All Mt carmel Rn's have impressed me. I graduated from OSU, and feel overall I had a very...

  15. Cat Scan vs. sit and wait?

    LIZPICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Would like some advice. Received intubated child that seized. Reported on from night shift pt has known seizure disorder and was given phenobarbital loading dose and X1 dose of fentanyl for agitation....

  16. Cat Scan vs. sit and wait?

    LIZPICURN replied to LIZPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks so much for the response. My pt. was a 2 year old with no obvious delays obviously with an uncontrollable seizure disorder. Parents were accepting and thanked me for the care. My prayers go...

  17. Blood Stream Infections

    LIZPICURN replied to brutuss7's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my large PICU unit they have done a lot to decrease blood stream infections. For example with central lines, all meds are wired in with your MIVF. If you need to replace an empty syringe for a...

  18. how to get license in another state

    LIZPICURN replied to burgandygirl's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    It is fairly easy. Once you are licensed in your state, go to Arizona's board of nursing site on the internet. Each state will instruct you how to apply for a licensure for endorsement. (I hope I am...

  19. Nursing is my oyster...now where to live

    LIZPICURN replied to NO1_2NV's topic in General Nursing

    I travelled a bit. Loved California, yet very expensive. If you are looking into midwest at all (Yes I know our winters are cold!) Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center was such an awesome...

  20. Versed versus Ativan??

    LIZPICURN replied to LIZPICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the reply. I myself thought it was crazy that Versed was being utilized for seizures. The resident was sitting next to me and I nicely questioned her about the order. She said she talked to...

  21. Has anyone here used Viagra for PPHN?

    LIZPICURN replied to BittyBabyGrower's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am from Ohio and work in the PICU. I have used viagra more frequently than not for babies or teenagers that have pulmonary

  22. PICU and NICU

    LIZPICURN replied to amber_n_schultz's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    As a PICU nurse, I do have some advice. I would ask to shadow a PICU and a NICU RN. Both fields are wonderful and rewarding. Yet, they are kind of like apples and oranges. THe PICU Rn's that I work...

  23. ER Nurses contracting MRSA

    LIZPICURN replied to ernurseodessa's topic in Emergency

    That is a very good point. My doctor never addressed if I was living with family etc. Thank goodnesss, this was not the case. I was living by myself at the

  24. I graduated from nursing school, and I feel depress.

    LIZPICURN replied to Animaniacs's topic in General Students

    I am sure your unit will have new grads coming in at the same time. Believe me, everyone is uncertain and stressed. You will bond with these new friends probablly just as closely as you bonded with...

  25. Help! What should you buy a nurse for graduation? Reccomdations needed...thanks.

    LIZPICURN replied to matt22's topic in General Nursing

    All the above are great. A small calculator and drug reference books are also nice. Most of all, how about making a home made cuopon book. Such as including some of her favorite things. Example: A day...