SICU Queen

SICU Queen

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  1. Job Discrimnation !

    SICU Queen replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, I don't want to hear about either

  2. Tricks to remember things

    SICU Queen replied to Holly27's topic in General Nursing

    Well, mine doesn't really pertain to labs or EKG leads but it does help me remember! When I have a patient on an insulin drip and have q1h accuchecks, I set my volume to be infused (VTBI) the same as...

  3. Disclosure of Depression to Nursing School

    SICU Queen replied to WannaBmaleRN's topic in General Nursing

    I don't see how your depression is anyone's business, truly. How about if you accidentally leave it

  4. How did you choose the area of nursing

    SICU Queen replied to neeniebean's topic in General Nursing

    I started out in Rehab, moved briefly to Med-Surg, then Tele, then ICU, threw in some L&D and Newborn Nursery, but for the most part, have been SICU for years. I just started a Case Manager job...

  5. deaf pt hearing voices

    SICU Queen replied to time4meRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I'm not a psych nurse but have dealt with those patients on occasion in the ICU. I've never even thought about a deaf patient hearing voices! (Not that I don't believe they can, just that I've...

  6. Letter of resignation due to mental health issues

    SICU Queen replied to kristinleeRN's topic in General Nursing

    Even though your NM knows why you are leaving, it's no one else's business. Not everyone will be as kind and supportive. Keep your resignation letter short and succinct, and leave out any reference at...

  7. Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

    SICU Queen posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, yeah... VIP patients. I had one for the last two nights and let me tell you how much I wanted to pull my hair out. Old dude, post exp. lap. w/ lysis of adhesions, stable to the point of taking PO,...

  8. I quit my job.

    SICU Queen posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    After 14 years of doing bedside nursing, I have decided that I just can't deal anymore. I work nightshift and can't physically handle it anymore and I know for a fact that dayshift would make me...

  9. Proof There's No Nursing Shortage: Show RN's the MONEY

    SICU Queen replied to Sheri257's topic in General Nursing

    How very interesting!! I do know that my old hospital pays more than any other in the city, and our vacancy rate all of the ICUs was 2 positions. We never really had any trouble keeping the place...

  10. A question about ICU nursing, taking report, and care in general?

    SICU Queen replied to JesL2bRN2007's topic in MICU, SICU

    All the equipment and lines/tubing can be overwhelming if you look at it all at once. Take it one piece at a time. After you briefly assess your patient then check the: Vent: check your settings, if...

  11. Tonight I get my pin!

    SICU Queen replied to onesunniegal's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats to you on your marvelous

  12. new grad and preceptor

    SICU Queen replied to happymaole's topic in General Nursing

    Your preceptor sounds like he's forgotten what it's like to be new. Talk with him, and if you can't remedy the situation, you need to get a new preceptor. Not everyone clicks... and you deserve an...

  13. Does nights or first shift give your insulin?

    SICU Queen replied to TooterIA's topic in General Nursing

    If you're giving regular insulin to cover a blood sugar, then meal time shouldn't matter. Whoever checks the glucose should give the insulin right away to cover the elevated glucose. If you're giving...

  14. ICU and New Grads!

    SICU Queen replied to Jenny12's topic in General Nursing

    Lose the second-guessing, be confident! You'll be

  15. Nursing business-need help with idea

    SICU Queen replied to angelrnstat's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    I don't have any answers to your questions, but have you checked with SCORE? Do a search online. They offer free advice and assistance in getting everything set up. Good luck! I hope to be doing...

  16. How much DIPRIVAN?

    SICU Queen replied to adean's topic in Patient Medications

    No kidding, huh?? That is just cruel.

  17. Pregnant in Nursing school

    SICU Queen replied to nathansmom06's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing school's hard. Yes, it can be done with a newborn, but it's NOT easy. I'd

  18. DC planning for new trach

    SICU Queen replied to IngyRN's topic in Case Management

    Well, I didn't think *MY* insight would be helpful as I'm brand-spanking-new at Case Management and don't know beans about anything yet... and in case you didn't notice, this isn't the most happening...

  19. Just venting frustration...

    SICU Queen replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    That is why, as of last week, I no longer work in bedside care at a teaching hospital. Everyone (residents and fellows) is too afraid of jeopardizing themselves and the patients pay the price for it...

  20. changing last name on RN license after marriage

    SICU Queen replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Shhhhhhhhh.

  21. been too long on the electronic pumps....

    SICU Queen replied to kaeri's topic in General Nursing

    That whole scenario sounds completely disgusting... truly. As to your "embarrassment" over the drugs calcs, HUSH!! There is NO SHAME in asking questions. What would have been shameful would be if...

  22. New syringe every day?

    SICU Queen replied to MNNurseCorps's topic in General Nursing

    Well, *I* know that I wash my glass between uses, lol, but there are a LOT of lazy nurses out there and I can guarantee you that the syringes, etc. aren't getting washed/cleaned like they're supposed...

  23. Confronting a co-worker

    SICU Queen replied to colleennurse's topic in General Nursing

    I do better with the written word as well. You did the right thing. Adults are adults and should be able to handle information like what you told him. If not, then you could move on up. Give him a...

  24. changing last name on RN license after marriage

    SICU Queen replied to MiaNJ's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahahaha... this is so funny because my oldest daughter and I were talking about my bad rep with the state board for name changes, lol... I was married, but separated, when I graduated. Then I...

  25. Please don't eat your young.

    SICU Queen replied to Kiren's topic in General Nursing

    And Roy, AWESOME