meandragonbrett

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1. Prednisone

   meandragonbrett replied to OwlieO.O's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Dexamethasone IV can cause

2. EPIC/MEDHOST training

   meandragonbrett replied to aamy's topic in Travel

   Ned.... While each system can customize their epic to suit their needs.....Epic still functions the same. Your order entry is the same, care plan screens are the same, flow sheet documentation is...

3. Need to rant

   meandragonbrett replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Giving cacl without there being an order of some sort? You practiced medicine without a license. End of

4. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

   meandragonbrett replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

   So get in contact with the managers of those units and tell them you're willing to pick up extra for the incentive pay. Not all nurses make the same...education, experience, specialty backgrounds,...

5. Are swan-ganz (PAC) still around in your area?

   meandragonbrett replied to ninis's topic in Critical Care

   Yes you still see them. It's very dependent on specialty. You tend to still see them in SICU and Trauma ICU. And then the cardiac surgery

6. Travel in Memphis

   meandragonbrett replied to daisybsn's topic in Travel

   Memphis is not crazier than any other large city. Just be aware of your surroundings and you'll be fine. Be prepared to

7. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

   meandragonbrett replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

   Your autonomy is perceived autonomy and risk to your license is moot. There is nothing riskier about working in a critical care environment vs another specialty when you practice as a prudent nurse...

8. "You are now a stepdown nurse too"

   meandragonbrett replied to SummitRN's topic in Critical Care

   You either accept it of you quit your job and find a new ons. There are many hospitals that IMCU is staffed by the ICU core

9. Maximum number of IV meds & lines

   meandragonbrett replied to nursebettee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I don't quit understand what you're aiming at here. You run things that are compatible wherever you have to run it...end of

10. What are your Missed Shift company policy? How about Sick Calls?

    meandragonbrett replied to rn_nxt_dr's topic in Travel

    It's not personal...it's business. The company charges the missed shift adjustments to make up their costs for housing because you're short your commitment. My current company does not charge me if...

11. Maximum number of IV meds & lines

    meandragonbrett replied to nursebettee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No, typically run propofol/fentanyl/Midaz/ other sedatives all

12. Best Travel Agencies For Short Assignments

    meandragonbrett replied to knurse11's topic in Travel

    Fastaff and Nurse Choice come to

13. New travel assignment in east bay- does this pay sound ok?

    meandragonbrett replied to nursebride2012's topic in Travel

    I generally don't consider any assignments in the Bay Area that result in me bringing home less than $1600 per week after taxes. Depends on your specialty, how bad the need is, etc. I wouldn't...

14. CAUTIs in Critical Care

    meandragonbrett replied to silverbelle's topic in MICU, SICU

    Strict cath care Frequent reeducation Post-op day 1 at 5am they come out Condom Caths for incontinent makes We have had a cauti in two years in our

15. Best travel company?

    meandragonbrett replied to marymak13's topic in Travel

    You go with the company that has the contract that you