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ICURNGUY

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  1. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

    ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas Nursing

    I did move back and working @ Brack......love it like a fat kid loves cake! Trauma, and med/surg ICU.....can't beat it. I am sure there are other places, and always better places, but this is a...

  2. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

    ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas Nursing

    New grads are accepted to both major medical centers in Austin.....Seton, and St. Davids. You have to apply and get accepted, and they accept different amounts every time, but @ seton it's around...

  3. Austin, Seton-Brackenridge

    ICURNGUY replied to RN Zeke's topic in Texas Nursing

    Ok so this will be pretty extensive! I worked in the ICU straight out of school and residency for the ICU. After 2 years moved to SF for family and work. I am going back next month! Can't wait. I am...

  4. sleep breaks?

    ICURNGUY replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    After working in a facility without sleep breaks, and then with sleep breaks, I have to say it helps! Granted you don't need 2 1/2 hr, just about 20-30 min. Anything more was too much and your went...

  5. questions about nursing

    ICURNGUY replied to tk88's topic in Emergency

    I went straight into a specialization right after school. I also worked in the ED as a tech during school. If that is what you want, then GO for it! If they have a critical care or ED new grad...

  6. What states/cities need nurses?

    ICURNGUY replied to raina2891's topic in General Nursing

    A few cities in TX. A couple near Houston and Eagle Pass. Houston is pretty good, but be carefull if you head to Eagle Pass. Sign on bonus of $10k-$20k should tell you something. It's a job,...

  7. Nursing Diagnosis for Trauma Patient

    ICURNGUY replied to Naegele's topic in General Nursing

    impaired mobility would be a good one as well! r/f infx can be anyone at pretty much any time, even though it's very

  8. Nursing Diagnosis for Trauma Patient

    ICURNGUY replied to Naegele's topic in General Nursing

    Definitely ABCs: airway was fine, breathing is happening. Was the pt acidotic or alk? This would lead you to fluid def, AEB HR and

  9. Basic nursing questions

    ICURNGUY replied to neenrn4life's topic in General Nursing

    1 is definately D. Gotta know the bug to fight before you just give a ABX. I know you can give broad spec, but you at least need a Cx to justify giving an ABX. 2 B or D. you need to know patency,...

  10. SF Bay area ICU nurses?

    ICURNGUY posted a topic in California Nursing

    Anybody need a hardworking ICU RN? I am currently and ICU RN with just over a year experience. I have worked as a tech in the ER, and floors for 3 years before graduating nursing school. I would...

  11. Neuro Jobs

    ICURNGUY replied to Attuma0000's topic in Neurological

    I absolutely love Neuro! I worked on a Ortho/Neuro unit as a tech while in nursing school. I now work in an ICU that incorporates Med/surg, truama, neuro, etc. & level 1. From what you mention...

  12. bad experience with a male nurse

    ICURNGUY replied to bigd123's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sounds like he is unsatisfied, and took it out on you. Don't let this influence your perception of male RNs, or RNs in

  13. Question about IV push meds

    ICURNGUY replied to sn0594's topic in General Nursing

    Depends on the cont. infusion. If it something that can't be stopped.....pressor....see if your stat IVP can be IM, ETT, or IO. Start another line, but don't ever flush something that is potent. A...

  14. Drug overdose situation.....

    ICURNGUY replied to lm8539's topic in Emergency

    ABCs definately first, but so many are sure jumping on airway.....more specifically, intubation or advanced airway securing first. That is fine, but that requires time and possibly causing more...

  15. What is a "one-sided heart"?

    ICURNGUY replied to beachmom's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like an

  16. Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermis

    ICURNGUY replied to Jcasares's topic in Men in Nursing

    I work in a Level 1 ICU that incorporates MICU/SICU, CCU, Neuro ICU and Trauma. We have used hypothermia for post MI and Neuro pts. It works and works well when intitated in a timely and apporpriate...

  17. New grad wanting to go into Critical Care area- Advice needed!

    ICURNGUY replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I live in TX and we have 2 major hospital systems. One of which will not be hiring anytime soon. I currently work as a tech for one in the ED, and I appied to the Trauma ICU, and BAM!!! I got it....

  18. When is a good time to start applying for RN jobs?

    ICURNGUY replied to CoffeeGeekRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Right now!!! I am finishing my last semester and the local hospitals are visiting us by bringing lunch or breakfasts. They are encouraging us to start applying to the GN positions and we have even...

  19. what is the best path?????

    ICURNGUY replied to remom1215's topic in General Students

    don't let time be the factor!!! Get your ADN (RN). Work in a hospital as a tech and that will defiately determine if you want to keep going. That way during pre-reqs you can move ahead or back out....

  20. please answer this question about traction!

    ICURNGUY replied to limonada's topic in General Students

    don't let time be the factor!!! Get your ADN (RN). Work in a hospital as a tech and that will defiately determine if you want to keep going. That way during pre-reqs you can move ahead or back out....

  21. HELP! I got dismissed from my nursing school

    ICURNGUY replied to basid786's topic in General Students

    Sounds like your Instructor may not have liked you! Did you have problems in the past? Were there any other issues with the dean? Past semesters? I have seen the same thing with other students,...

  22. Where to license??

    ICURNGUY posted a topic in Massachusetts Nursing

    My question is where to get my license? Should I take my NCLEX and license in TX, or just go to MA? I am in nursing school and will graduate in Dec. of 08. I live and work in Austin TX, but plan to...

  23. Most useful nursing pre-req course?

    ICURNGUY replied to Faye1's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I agree with the above!!! A&P, and even more so the P. I am in the ED and this has helped even as a tech. Comprehension of this will last forever. So much changes in healthcare. Physiology...

  24. OB Rotation is Hell

    ICURNGUY replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Nursing Students

    totally sexist and damn boring watching women come in.....get pit......then nothing for 10-12 hr. I was in a hosp that delivered over 450 babies a year! Could have fooled

  25. Male Nurse Insert a Foley

    ICURNGUY replied to NewTexasRN's topic in Male Nursing Students

    I am a tech in our ED and I place 10-20 a week just in 2 shifts. This could be an area of uncomfortability based on anatomic locale, although with time and repitition there will be more familiarity...