RNFELICITY

RNFELICITY

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  1. cvvhd

    RNFELICITY replied to KatieRN04's topic in MICU, SICU

    hmmm, frankly, if you have not been taught how to use something, shouldn't they just keep their hands off of it? Seems unsafe to

  2. Eicu

    RNFELICITY replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow...I did not know it worked that way. but I guess I am wondering if there are docs that just sit and look at cameras all

  3. does anyone use swans anymore?

    RNFELICITY replied to squirlkeeperCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my 3 years in a couple of different ICU's, I have seen 4 swans in total. We just don't get them very often in this area. Of course, in my current hospital, the CVU is getting swans on all post...

  4. Visiting Hours

    RNFELICITY replied to redwolf's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think this is always a problem. some patients really do need that down time without visitors so that they are not "entertaining them". I know when some people want to stay and my patient gives me...

  5. preceptor for new grad in ICU going to a step down unit

    RNFELICITY replied to RNmaria's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think for any success, it isn't necessarily what the preceptor gives you but what you ask for...if that makes sense. Preceptors tend to give more to people who show a real interest and are willing...

  6. Need Help! HM or IT?!

    RNFELICITY replied to Mr SN's topic in Nursing Informatics

    Nurse informatics? I don't know much about this profession but thanks for tweaking my interest. nursing is so diverse, and there are so many different opportunities to be

  7. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    RNFELICITY replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    OMG I would LOVE following you. I am very obsessive with things in my pt's room because I feel that I cannot work in a messy environment and 99% of the time, families or the patient themselves will...

  8. Acute Dialysis - CRRT : Role of Critical Care Nurses or Renal Nurses?

    RNFELICITY replied to bluefabian's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the 3 ICU's I have worked in, we are trained for CRRT and we do all the start ups and stoppages. The dialysis nurse is not involved at

  9. Concentrated Care Nightmare

    RNFELICITY replied to nay537's topic in MICU, SICU

    Honey I am feeling your pain and frustration just by reading this. Overflow in the ICU is bad enough but this different level of care especially in a teaching hospital where the docs are already so...

  10. Online

    RNFELICITY replied to Marysjrfan's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The College Network pairs up with Regency for an associate to BSN-Masters bridge. There are practically a million on-line colleges now for nursinga dn I think the bottom line is as long as you have a...

  11. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    RNFELICITY replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I live in Oxford, Ohio but I work in the Cincinnati area. I have done a wide variety of nursing but I currently work in an 18 bed ICU. I have been a nurse for 11 years and I have loved every day of...

  12. Most common medication drips in ICU

    RNFELICITY replied to nursegreen's topic in MICU, SICU

    off the top of my head: Dopamine, dobutamine, nipride, levophed, neosynephrine, Ativan, versed, fentanyl, Natrecor, xygris, cardizem, amiodarone, lasix, lidocaine Get familiar with the doses for that...

  13. Subscription to "Critical Care Nurse"

    RNFELICITY replied to sarah_bellum's topic in MICU, SICU

    I love both of those magazines plus I subscribe to several others. One day, I hope to have the time to actually sit down and read them all before the material is

  14. Need some advice...

    RNFELICITY replied to CarboneF11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Well, It sounds like you have already received a lot of good advice from a bunch of great people. I say listen to your heart and what it is telling you. But, just be aware taht as nurses, we are...

  15. Rapid Response Team and Families

    RNFELICITY replied to Grumpy's Girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    it wouldn't let me edit so .... I also wanted to add that I was very fearful when I first heard that families had the right to call an RRT, but it has not turned out as bad as I thought. Most families...

  16. Rapid Response Team and Families

    RNFELICITY replied to Grumpy's Girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    From my understanding, this is what the goal was from the beginning. I would imagine that a life saved vs 20 erroneous runs is ok. We will see how it plays out. I know that we were taught that the...

  17. Do you have CNAs in your ICU?

    RNFELICITY replied to bridgfor428's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow, I wanna come work at your hospital. Great

  18. New critical care educator

    RNFELICITY replied to gapeachrn's topic in MICU, SICU

    WHat a huge undertaking but it sounds like you are up for the challenge. I think we could all benefit from additional resources! Any shared here would be

  19. Join AACN?

    RNFELICITY replied to MommyandRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow, I must have missed that link on the website. Thanks! I have been a member for a few years and I think that 78 bucks is a fabulous

  20. What is your day like?

    RNFELICITY replied to FuturoEnfermera's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think that every unit/floor has its challenges. Out on the regular non-tele floors, those nurses have to be on their toes to subtle changes in their patients because they do not have monitors...

  21. Rn

    RNFELICITY replied to cabin5's topic in MICU, SICU

    this would be my advice as well. Some hospitals are very specific about what types of info are given out because that info is a reflection on the hospital and needs to be very factual and accurate...

  22. CCN Review

    RNFELICITY replied to 11:11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for asking this question. I would like to sit for this as well, but I am fearful. I think I have bought every CCRN book/DVD/CD under the sun and I have overwhelmed myself with information. I...

  23. How high have you titrated levophed?

    RNFELICITY replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    And this is probably the hardest thing to get under control...we can't save everyone adn second guessing what we did or didn't do is like being a monday night quarterback. Learn and grow from the...

  24. ICU nurse to pt ratio "norm" on your unit?

    RNFELICITY replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

    Frankly, if I were ever to be intubated, I would want my butt knocked out prior to the tube insertion and not alert and awake until after it was removed. I can't imagine laying in bed with that big...

  25. Eicu

    RNFELICITY replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    ohhh yeah. I have heard of those. I think the initial thought of the doc being able to look into the room and view that pt from afar was a nice idea, but it has a big brother feel to it. And, a bit...