1bigmedicRN

1bigmedicRN specializes in NTICU.

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1. Which nursing specialty has the most autonomy/independence? Apart from nursing practioner

   1bigmedicRN replied to Zyrv's topic in Nurses Rock

   I think autonomy comes from many different sources. First, each state is different. Second is the physicians you work with. There are some Docs I feel comfortable with and then there are others I...

2. Survey on how many patients you get in a shift

   1bigmedicRN replied to neonatal_nurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

   I thought this was interesting about staffing requirements and the nursing laws. Nurse Staffing Plans & Ratios (link from the

3. How to deal with angry doctors

   1bigmedicRN replied to ann915's topic in First Year After Licensure

   I have to agree with everyone else, and say he needs to be reported. I have dealt with many different Dr's over the years and supervisors who didn't want to do anything about it. I like to mention and...

4. Is Nursing right for me?

   1bigmedicRN replied to driven_chick1's topic in Nursing Professionalism

   Ok maybe I didn't see it but am surprised no one mentioned this. If you are thinking about psych nursing; after your record is expunged get your CNA certification and go work in a psych facility. As...

5. DO NOT pass on the poop

   1bigmedicRN replied to durantetodalanoche's topic in General Nursing

   Being an ER nurse and ICU nurse yes it is proper to keep your pt out of the poo. There has been many times that when I am giving out going report if the pt has had a BM I will ask the nurse to help me...

6. 2 ICU Job offers...which is best for CRNA school admissions

   1bigmedicRN replied to sunny314's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am staying at the level 2 and transfering to SICU when I return to work. I am not in CRNA school due to needing neck surgery and it can take up to 1 year with the fusion to be complete without...

7. ? about resident throwing self OOB

   1bigmedicRN replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

   Please be careful about using side rails as they are considered as a restraint devce (according to JCAHO or now called TJC). But when I do use them I like to the patient and family that it helps the...

8. 2 ICU Job offers...which is best for CRNA school admissions

   1bigmedicRN replied to sunny314's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I would also agree with option 1 but check with what the crna schools are looking for level of experience. I work in a level 2 facility with a SICU, MICU, CICU, and a NTICU and the crna school here...

9. ? about resident throwing self OOB

   1bigmedicRN replied to Sensoria17's topic in General Nursing

   I know in most facilities it is policy to have the bed in the lowest position so I would check and if that is the case put the bed in the lowest position. I would then explain to the patient that it...

10. Enough is Enough

    1bigmedicRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    :clphnds::rcgtku:

11. Enough is Enough

    1bigmedicRN replied to abbaking's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I totally agree about this customer thing is crap . Working at an inner-city hospital in Michigan administration wants me bow down and kiss people's feet. I will support you, hold your hand, do what I...

12. How difficult is it?

    1bigmedicRN replied to TonyFl's topic in Men in Nursing

    I think a lot of what you are saying is some what true but then again take a look at your current job. I would guess it proably is happening there. I work on a unit which is mostly men on 3rd shift...

13. ANGRY! There's no place to eat or drink 'round here!

    1bigmedicRN replied to CaLLaCoDe's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, while it is a JHACO () requirement it is also an OSHA () requirement that food items be away from patient care areas. The frustrating part is.... are we not feeding pt's in their rooms after we...

14. Are accelerated programs fair?

    1bigmedicRN replied to caro3334's topic in General Nursing

    Like other people said life is not fair. I went through a paramedic to RN nursing program. How many traditional people would like to take a pass fail test on there first day of class on how to give...

15. Witnessed a terrible death last night--pls help me...

    1bigmedicRN replied to Annebug's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to hear you are having a rough time. Please the first thing never set yourself up to lose your compasion. I have consuled many a paramedic and nurse in this just last night I had to talk with a...