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    Capstone practicum in the MICU

    CrufflerJJ replied to nurseosoks's topic in MICU, SICU

    Agreed about don't be reluctant to jump in and help with new things. That being said, if you're not sure how to do something, ASK. You will not be fondly remembered if you contaminate the doctor's...
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    Capstone practicum in the MICU

    CrufflerJJ replied to nurseosoks's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry....I forgot to welcome you to Allnurses. Hi!!! A few more things that you may get to experience.... - withdrawal of care/making pt comfort care - how it's implemented by the staff & what's...
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    Capstone practicum in the MICU

    CrufflerJJ replied to nurseosoks's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here's a few ideas: - learn to assist with insertion of central venous & arterial lines - achieve greater familiarity with cardiac rhythms, and for abnormal rhythms learn typical causes &...
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    Rather frustrated with work management

    CrufflerJJ replied to Double-Helix's topic in General Nursing

    From your post, it's obvious to me that you are not feeling well, and need to "call in" on Easter so that you might recover. To do otherwise might not be safe for your patients. Right? Nudge, nudge,...
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    Fecal Management Systems

    CrufflerJJ replied to JulieRees's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use FlexiSeal, and I've never used the other two systems. FlexiSeal either works in your pt or it doesn't
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    Very discouraged new grad.

    CrufflerJJ replied to >--stethoscope--o's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    Nursing Schools around Cincinnati/Dayton Area

    CrufflerJJ replied to pbolton70's topic in Ohio Nursing

    You'd need to contact UC to determine the current waiting list. I dunno. That being said, I was on the "wait list" (~#15, as I recall) when I first applied. Things worked out in my favor, and I had...
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    Nursing Schools around Cincinnati/Dayton Area

    CrufflerJJ replied to pbolton70's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I'd encourage you to consider the University of Cincinnati's Accelerated Pathway (accel BSN) program. Should you go that route, work HARD to prep for the GRE test. Waaaaaay back when I went through...
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    Preceptorship nightmare! what to do?

    CrufflerJJ replied to milly84's topic in United Kingdom

    It sounds like a horrible situation. As a new RN, you're bound to feel less than competent. To have a hostile, non-supportive "preceptor" has to make things even worse. That being said, people WILL...
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    King's Daughters Medical Center in Ashland

    CrufflerJJ replied to UnicornRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not believe that there is any sort of commitment associated with the New Grad Residency program at KDMC. Once you finish that program, should you decide to go into the ED or Critical Care...
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    working part-time during an ABSN program

    CrufflerJJ replied to ginaw623's topic in General Students

    Some of the people in my ABSN group worked part time (~16 hours/week). There was one very dedicated guy who continued to work full time (OUCH). He'd often be busy working on stuff for work, while...
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    Is turning dying patients comfort care or not?

    CrufflerJJ replied to C0252786's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    Good for you! There's nothing wrong (in my opinion) with delaying death, as long as your pt is kept comfortable to the best of your
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    Does it make me a bad nurse if I'm not book smart?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    True. It doesn't have to be either/or in all cases. That being said, there are plenty folks in a critical care training program who can recite the text, score 120% on the tests, appear confident,...
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    Does it make me a bad nurse if I'm not book smart?

    CrufflerJJ replied to Hellostudentnurssee's topic in General Nursing

    I would MUCH rather have a nurse taking care of me (or a loved one) who had good common sense/clinical skills, versus a brainiac who scored 120% on the tests but couldn't take care of patients. Go for...
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    Leaning Critical Care

    CrufflerJJ replied to Ayra's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    One book that I like is "The ICU Book" (catchy name, eh wot??), by Paul L. Marino. Lots & lots of useful info. Good
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    This is getting ridiculous!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We're out of
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    New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    CrufflerJJ replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    that's ok. just listen to the voices. that works for
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    This is getting ridiculous!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Available under the FDA "friends & family" exemption, no doubt. Such a surprise...NOT. The news today was proclaiming super-duper-neato-keen stuff about the availability of a couple chemo drugs,...
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    Job shadow offer after interview good sign? And advice please.

    CrufflerJJ replied to Nursein2011's topic in Psychiatric

    Are they "routine" cookies, or something special like Doug's Evil Cookies? recipe: Doug's Evil Cookies Whenever I've brought these into work, I've been good (relatively speaking!) and have added...
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    New Nurses Precepting Students/New Hires?

    CrufflerJJ replied to All4NursingRN's topic in General Nursing

    The only thing I'd change about your statement is "you have to be taught by people who not only enjoy teaching, but have a solid understanding of what they're teaching." It's not good to have an...
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    This is getting ridiculous!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    No need to apologize for the rant at all. The latest shortage at work is mannitol. So sorry if you've got brain swelling. No have got. You die. Looking on eBay suggests that bulk mannitol costs...
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    Job shadow offer after interview good sign? And advice please.

    CrufflerJJ replied to Nursein2011's topic in Psychiatric

    Shadowing is a good thing. Treat it as an extended interview. It gives you the chance to see the unit for which you're applying, teamwork on the unit (or lack thereof). It also lets your potential...
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    This is getting ridiculous!!

    CrufflerJJ replied to sunnycalifRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Over the past couple years, I've seen shortages of vanc, hydralazine, sodium & potassium phosphate, neo, levo, vasopressin, dopamine, propofol (multiple times), versed, ativan, etomidate, and now...
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    What are good things to know by heart?

    CrufflerJJ replied to glenlorie's topic in General Students

    I learned this back in my days as a volunteer paramedic on my local fire dept. True back then. True
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    What are good things to know by heart?

    CrufflerJJ replied to glenlorie's topic in General Students

    1) Air goes in & out 2) Blood goes round & round 3) Oxygen is good 4) All bleeding eventually