Redneckmedic63

Redneckmedic63 specializes in Pediatric Intensive Care, ER.

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1. What do you guys use for art lines??

   Redneckmedic63 replied to Nursemommi's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   We do everything but open heart and ecmo here (12 bed PICU), but still have some pretty crappy neuro, trauma and oncology kids, as well as the usual respiratory. We routinely return waste. Still...

2. PICU medication dosages to memorize

   Redneckmedic63 replied to Annaiya's topic in PICU, Pediatric

   Two easy answers for this question! 1 - Get to know your emergency drugs intimately, including code drugs, RSI drugs, seizure meds, pressor and sedation gtts, etc... we carry a small, double-sided...

3. ROLL CALL!!!!! Where are our WV nurses????

   Redneckmedic63 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hey guys and gals! This forum has been silent for WAY too long! Who's still out there??? Don't sneak and peek - speak up and say hello!!!!!!! WAKE

4. Are the "chest thumpers" new?

   Redneckmedic63 replied to cogath's topic in General Nursing

   They've been around in some form or another since the early 70's. I used them occassionally on the squad back in the 80's, but they were bulky, unreliable, and O2 powered - and sucked thru the tanks...

5. Good area of nursing for a male to work in?

   Redneckmedic63 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

   I've worked PICU since I graduated and love it! (I'm just an overgrown, arthritic kid anyway!) ER is a good fit, too. Also know alot of guys that are very happy working other critical care areas, and...

6. Washington DC

   Redneckmedic63 replied to ashc445707's topic in Travel

   Nurseinadream - I am just now investigating possibilities of travelling, and the DC area is a primary area d/t its location near family, etc... would you care to PM me with what company you work for...

7. Sick and tired of the AAS BSN debate

   Redneckmedic63 replied to Natingale's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   Some arguments never end... Lets speak from a practical level. As a general rule, ASN/ADN programs tend to focus heavily on skills and practical means, while BSN programs tend to enjoy more time to...

8. Calling in: different time frame for night and day shifts?

   Redneckmedic63 replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in General Nursing

   That is also the policy where I work. Dayshifters get an extra couple of hours to call in versus night shift - always did seem

9. ED ratio across the US

   Redneckmedic63 replied to back2nsg's topic in Emergency

   WV Night shift 4:1 medium - high acuity, Level 2 Trauma, primary cardiac and stroke center usually 12-14 pt's per 12 hour shift barely safe; staffiing is always short and staff satisfacion low...

10. picu room design

    Redneckmedic63 replied to picucrn's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Although our current PICU is in a place once used as an adult ICU, we are looking at moving to a new unit in the next 5 years. Our new adult ICU's were all built with very spacious rooms utilizing...

11. New grads in PICU...thoughts?

    Redneckmedic63 replied to Shanlee79's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I was a new grad when I started PICU as well. Keep an open mind - know that there is ALOT to learn. Be a sponge! Soak it all in, ask questions, and have fun! It's nothing like nursing school, but...

12. pediatric crash carts

    Redneckmedic63 replied to musherdeb's topic in Emergency

    We don't use the Browlow Bags - generally they were designed more for EMS or for Rapid Response situations. But we DO have Broslow Crash Carts - all color coded. Of course, it is up to your facility...

13. Have you ever seen a seizure for hypoglycemia?

    Redneckmedic63 replied to Faeriewand's topic in General Nursing

    Seen it many times. The beauty of it is - fix the sugar and you fix the

14. Thoughts on hospitals near Beckley

    Redneckmedic63 replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    Just to help you out - it never took me more than an hour. From Hinton, the interstate is the long way - instead take Rt 3 via Alderson. The hospital is actually in Fairlea/Ronceverte. It's an easy,...

15. Commuting from WV to Ohio for work - thoughts?

    Redneckmedic63 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey guys. Live in the Huntington area and have been considering commuting to work per diem in Columbus at Nationwide. Anyone from WV driving to Columbus hospitals for work - Nationwide, OSU,...