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  1. Med-Surg experience good for MICU?

    meandragonbrett replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you get the job, I'd go for it! Medsurge, Tele, Stepdown....are all good stepping stones to building a good solid basic nursing foundation to carry to the ICU with you. Good

  2. what do you do in the ICU

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

    Common meds include: epi, norepi, vasopressin, dopamine, dobutamin, diltiazem amiodarone, neosynephrine, Isuprel, fentanyl, versed, ativan, valium, morphine, dilaudid, phenergan, zofran,xigris,...

  3. The BON in Tennessee may be "sunsetted"

    meandragonbrett replied to Jo Dirt's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    I find this hard to

  4. Need some info about differences in CVICU and SICU..

    meandragonbrett replied to jla623's topic in MICU, SICU

    Drips, vents, a-lines, swans, etc will be seen in both units. You see a lot of big sick abdomens in SICU. SICU provides a good solid critical care base to draw from. Some hospitals don't have...

  5. Charting

    meandragonbrett replied to rentalnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    1--The charge needs to get over himself. I'm so sick of people writing each other up over petty BS. 2--I wouldn't have filled it

  6. How often do you document...

    meandragonbrett replied to NeosynephRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We document a full head to toe physical assessment q2h. We then have "extra" flowsheets we add in and document on the other hour based on their problems. We chart vent assessment q1h, neuro q1h if...

  7. How much lifting does an ICU nurse do?

    meandragonbrett replied to newyorkgrrrrrrrrrrrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    We do so much lifting that it's ridiculous. I work in a unit that does a LOT of travel to CT, MRI, and interventional radiology 24 hours a day. We generally have to travel at least once and...

  8. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    meandragonbrett replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is absolutely absurd. What university is this and what requirement is she meeting by working

  9. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    meandragonbrett replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    1--Organization skills are very different from medsurg vs ICU. 2--So, you're saying you learn more about medications on the floor than the ICU? I beg to differ. 3--Regarding the comment of some...

  10. Who draws the blood at your hospital?

    meandragonbrett replied to JessTexan's topic in Critical Care

    We draw our own labs in our

  11. ETT tape - what is the best to use?

    meandragonbrett replied to MDJRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use tube

  12. Hespan

    meandragonbrett replied to Aneroo's topic in MICU, SICU

    NS, LR, norepi, and

  13. unsafe staffing

    meandragonbrett replied to sockov's topic in General Nursing

    I just refuse the

  14. Memphis

    meandragonbrett replied to NRSNFL's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Things have changed drastically in the facility over the last two

  15. Memphis

    meandragonbrett replied to NRSNFL's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    The MED doesn't pay THAT well. It's the lowest paid facility in the city. Last time I checked Baptist was paying 21-22ish and Methodist was 20-21ish. The MED starts at 19 something. The MED is...

  16. When do you call the doc?

    meandragonbrett replied to LogCabinMom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It takes time to learn. As you get into your unit and build a working professional relationship with the physicians, you will learn what to call them over and what can wait until 6am or until they...

  17. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    meandragonbrett replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    What does this have to do with a critical care education program? I know....you're just ranting. It drives me crazy

  18. Memphis questions

    meandragonbrett replied to silverhead's topic in Tennessee Nursing

    Delta Medical Center has a Geriatric-Psych Unit and I believe St. Francis does

  19. Moving from ER to ICU

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

    With your background in trauma center, I would head to a Trauma ICU or Surgical ICU (if you are wanting to stay with traumatic injuries) Otherwise I'd work

  20. insulin coverage

    meandragonbrett replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    look up the accucheck on the machine or in the computer if you don't trust what you were

  21. Non Direct Patient Care

    meandragonbrett replied to pnurseuwm's topic in General Nursing

    Case management, QA, Infection

  22. Advice needed. I want to try ICU

    meandragonbrett replied to newrn05's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Icufaqs.org is a good basic intro to common things in the

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I love PASS CCRN! but many find it too deep and not reader friendly. I highly recommend Laura Gasparis'

  24. Critical Care question about nursing experience

    meandragonbrett replied to RACH22689's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Even though many hospital job postings state "1 year of experience required" I have always found that to be a standard disclaimer which is often ignored. Try and get a job as a nurse intern or nurse...

  25. Is Being Loyal Worth It?

    meandragonbrett replied to whodunit's topic in General Nursing

    I am not loyal to the hospital unless they have given me a reason to do