incublissRN

incublissRN BSN, RN

CVICU, PACU, OR

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  1. Arterial Line Tubing

    incublissRN replied to ElizabethJRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our solution is 2 units heparin/mL, I believe, and it flushes 3 mL/hr. Patients come back from surgery with heparinized saline and we change it to normal saline POD

  2. Arterial Line Tubing

    incublissRN replied to ElizabethJRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    http://edwlifes.vo.llnwd.net/o10/resourcegallery/products/pressuremonitoring/pdfs/1157vampinsvc.pdf

  3. DDD pacemaker

    incublissRN replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    http://www.icufaqs.org/ There is a section on pacemakers. I love this

  4. Is night shift a good learning environment?

    incublissRN replied to Gallee's topic in General Nursing

    I didn't think I'd like working nights but I switched to nights when I started working critical care in November and I love it! Working day shift was just too overwhelming for me. I only lasted 5...

  5. GN starting rate?

    incublissRN replied to RNismycalling's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Starting pay in the Indianapolis, IN area is about $20.50. Cost of living is reasonable. I started working on a cardiac medical unit. If it was primary nursing then I had 3 patients. If I had a...

  6. Can a new grad work part time or per diem?

    incublissRN replied to bcyogi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It must depend on the area because I don't know of any new grads working part time. Good luck on your job search! I hope you find something that works out well for

  7. Can a new grad work part time or per diem?

    incublissRN replied to bcyogi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    :yeahthat: Usually they want full time orientation and full time work for about a year. You learn so much during that first year. It would be really hard to adjust and learn things if you were...

  8. What books helped you prepare for Nursing School?

    incublissRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    My school offered an online medical terminology class. It wasn't required but I took it because I LOVE online classes and needed the credits. It was very helpful. If your school doesn't have a...

  9. To work or not to work while in nursing school?

    incublissRN replied to momma&nurse2B's topic in General Nursing

    I had an easy, on campus job during the school year that allowed me to study during down time. It was my "fun" money. During the summers I worked as a student nurse. It was great experience and was...

  10. Online FNP programs???

    incublissRN replied to sandys's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I went to school at Ball State University for undergrad and plan on doing the online ANP from there as well. It is a good

  11. How does your facility define "Lateness to work"

    incublissRN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Same here. I can't remember how many time you can be tardy before termination because I am never late. I would have to look up our

  12. Keeping Nursing Textbooks...???

    incublissRN replied to nyclizzo's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I kept a lot of books...med/surg, peds, ob, critical care, skills book, EKG book, IV therapy, medical dictionary. I refer to my critical care and skills book most often. I kept peds and ob in case I...

  13. Has anyone done shadowing as part of the hiring process?

    incublissRN replied to pixiepie's topic in Nursing Career

    I shadowed my unit after an interview with the manager. It was an opportunity for me to ask questions and see if it was the right fit for me. It was also an opportunity for the staff to interview me...

  14. Just Got My First Job!!!!!!

    incublissRN replied to leesespieces's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh wow, what an exciting time! Have fun planning your wedding!

  15. Question for Nursing School graduates :)

    incublissRN replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend Saunders Comprehensive review for NCLEX. I used each section to study for tests and it prepared me for NCLEX as well. Lots of great

  16. Patients die when turned on left side??

    incublissRN replied to PCUSheryl's topic in General Nursing

    I work in critical care and if I have a patient with a labile blood pressure they will more likely tolerate being turned on the left side for the same

  17. Need to assess this unit

    incublissRN replied to Indy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats on the new job! I hope you enjoy critical

  18. Just Got My First Job!!!!!!

    incublissRN replied to leesespieces's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats!

  19. The most common form of SHOCK

    incublissRN replied to MM2007's topic in General Nursing

    I see a lot of

  20. My new job in Portland, OR..

    incublissRN replied to dear3535's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad you like your new

  21. Changing from ER to CSICU

    incublissRN replied to Fiesta Red's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yeah, group dynamics are important. My unit is good about letting me receive patients at night whenever possible so that I get the experience. Find out when they expect you to take classes for VADs...

  22. Any and all opinions appreciated!!

    incublissRN replied to NeosynephRN's topic in General Nursing

    That does seem like a short orientation in ICU since it's medical, surgical, and cardiac. I had a 12 week orientation for a cardio vascular thoracic recovery unit that included a critical care class...

  23. student looking into an ED position..interview friday =)

    incublissRN replied to StudentNurseSteph's topic in Emergency

    Good

  24. The end of my first year is all most here!

    incublissRN replied to DeLynn's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congrats on making it a year and your new job! My year will be up at the end of May. Time

  25. How long is your commute to work?

    incublissRN replied to rn2bn07's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I drive 30 minutes. I don't think I would work somewhere full time if I had to drive more than 30 minutues, it's my