CMarie,RN

CMarie,RN

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  1. I have been a MICU RN for 5 years and have been tx for the last 8 yrs for depression. Just recently dx with ADHD and OCD. I have been soooo frustrated with myself on the unit when all the other...
  2. I dont want to do this anymore!!!

    My experience has been different. I have not experienced the "Nurses are backstabbers everywhere" environment. I believe it depends on the unit you work on. There are good team players out there - I...
  3. How to let go of work-home, shiftism, witch hunt

    What are the advantages/disadvantages to home health? I have been told that home health might be a better fit with my
  4. How to let go of work-home, shiftism, witch hunt

    I have worked MICU for almost 5 years; rarely have 3 pt's, mostly just 2 - yet have struggled to keep up, had to have a "moment" behind the linen cart so I could release sobs after my 24 yr old cancer...
  5. Do you know how to do CPR well?

    I am shocked - my husband (a Lieutenant/Paramedic/Firefighter) teaches First Aid/CPR to Daycare centers when he is not at the fire station. His class (approved by the State of Florida Dept. of...
  6. PLEASE HELP!!! so embarassed about sweating!

    Wow! I am so surprised that I am not the only one!! I too have had the awful experience of "dripping" onto one of my patients - I am thankful the pt. was sedated and no family was in the room - I...
  7. To get organized..with all this new info!

    I have been nursing in MICU for coming up on 5 years now and I am still trying to get organized! The one consistent thing that has helped me is "my little blue book." I bought a telephone/address...
  8. This is a great thread. Here are some ideas that I haven't seen in the thread so far . . . 1) Start your own NCLEX Binder: Get at least a 2 inch binder with as many tabbies as the body has systems,...
  9. Anyone have OCD & ADHD?

    I have been a MICU RN for 5 years and have been tx for the last 8 yrs for depression. Just recently dx with ADHD and OCD. I have been soooo frustrated with myself on the unit when all the other nurses...
  10. Anyone have OCD & ADHD?

    I appreciate the response - Thank you traumaRUs and mercyteapot for the
  11. I read your reply regarding a "brain sheet" or suggested guideline for shift organization. Would you please email me the 6 forms you mentioned? I'll contact you by email.