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

  16. Confused about licensing

    meandragonbrett replied to Twigg's topic in Travel

    The license will expire just like your home license expires. You pay the renewal fees and you keep the license

  17. Traveling with only MS experience

    meandragonbrett replied to MadpeysRN's topic in Travel

    Your travel assignments would be on floors that you're qualified to work. You'd not be eligible for a contract in the OR with no

  18. Where are the most jobs?

    meandragonbrett replied to NorCalKid's topic in Travel

    Travel jobs wax and wane. The speciality areas (i.e. OR, ICU, L&D) tend to be the most in demand/numerous but if you're not concerned about location or top pay you can pretty much travel in most...

  19. Travel Nursing in CO

    meandragonbrett replied to trvlngstethoscp's topic in Travel

    The UofC in house travel is a good program to do...much better hourly rates than what you can get on a travel assignment generally. Enjoy your

  20. Lap Chole Bundle

    meandragonbrett replied to emain86's topic in PACU

    0.2 of Dilaudid q5min up to 3mg. Give them hydro or oxy in PACU and IV acetaminophen. As far as PONV...hit all of the receptors and make sure they are adequately hydrated. Droperidol and...

  21. I'm an ICU RN with MRSA:-(

    meandragonbrett replied to ICUMRSA's topic in Critical Care

    It sounds as though the abc you've been taking are ineffective. I took PO and off an do for 4-6 months and I finally had a PICC put in and did vancomycin at home for a few weeks....never to have...

  22. Verbal Orders

    meandragonbrett replied to ktliz's topic in Critical Care

    It's not nursling's job to police providers and orders. If they tell me they aren't near a computer...how are we to know different? Some hospitals are on a warpath about this and strictly forbid it...

  23. Moreno Valley Travel assignment

    meandragonbrett replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    When I clicked on "Hospital Profile" it looks like this is a contract from Access Nurses aka Aya Healthcare, OP...is that true? You can likely do better with other companies....Just

  24. Moreno Valley Travel assignment

    meandragonbrett replied to chivon101's topic in Travel

    I wouldn't be working for that OT rate. My last few contracts have paid my OT rate off of my blended rate (Taxed + non-taxed hourly) and not the hourly taxable

  25. Help with new contract am I getting screwed?

    meandragonbrett replied to Nzuri's topic in Travel

    That looks like you're coming out at $33.57 per hour when you take into account your per diem and housing stipends. I would ask that they base your OT/Call back on $33.57 per hour x1.5. They aren't...