AfloydRN

AfloydRN BSN, RN

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  1. infection control

    AfloydRN replied to msunwold's topic in General Nursing

    Of course. Thats what we were also taught in school 15 years ago.

  2. my DON called today and told me i lost my job

    AfloydRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Mi too. My daughter has uncontrolled Asthma and I received a call at work one day that she was sick. I told my manager I had to lease ASAP. I was questioned by her for what seemed like...

  3. Nurse with Latex Allergy

    AfloydRN replied to welch07's topic in General Nursing

    Legally, they have to have that policy posted somewhere. I would ask to see it. If no policy, call your lawyer. It could be viewed as

  4. ICUs in Chicago

    AfloydRN replied to Amxixi29's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know there are not alot of CCU positions posted for Loyola or U of C. Most positions are nights or

  5. MICU or SICU or ICCU please help

    AfloydRN replied to MommyJoy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Medical ICU is a catch all unit. Anything goes. Any diagnosis is acceptable. SICU is post surgical patients who could not be extubated quickly or have other secondary problems. ICCU- Same as CCU? Our...

  6. Doctor comebacks

    AfloydRN replied to NiceShot's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just suck it up. Making them angry marks yourself for the future and it's not worth it. If they say something totally of the wall I usually say I'm sorry were you talking to

  7. Quick info on SBAR?

    AfloydRN replied to Dakkon76's topic in MICU, SICU

    SBAR is the same thing we have been doing for years. They just made a name for it. It's basically for new RN's to use as a

  8. Step-Down Nursing Unit (SDU) Overview, Differences to ICU

    AfloydRN replied to Nurse Beth's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends on the capabilities of the step down unit. Ours take vents, a- lines, post carotid, post open heart( day 2) post AAA stents, post CVL patients etc... Ours is very progressive. We have taken...

  9. Question for the ICU nurses??

    AfloydRN replied to GWVRNS's topic in MICU, SICU

    CCU RN and RT. A transporter can push the

  10. 8wk orientation? Hope I'll be OK

    AfloydRN replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Take the 2, make sure you can meet their needs and do all the nursing stuff related to their care. Have a second RN double check all of your work. If you miss anything, spend time on

  11. What are the pros and cons of working in CCU?

    AfloydRN replied to Katydidit34's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CCU can be a very intense, stressful environment. You will need to be a quick thinker, fast learner. You will have to make good decisions w/ out someone else telling you what to do. We have alot of...

  12. eICU - Anyone using this?

    AfloydRN replied to IVTeam's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have a VICU which rocks. They help monitor our patients and let us know if there is a dysrhythmia.We cannot always watch the

  13. ICU Staffing?

    AfloydRN replied to RNforLongTime's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It all depends on the comfort level of the nurses. I am totally fine w/ 2-3 ICU patients by myself. I also have done it for 12 years now. Staffing sucks everywhere, every dept. All you can do is all...

  14. Stupid things your school does/did

    AfloydRN replied to MountainMan's topic in General Nursing

    They made us do volunteer work. Now, don't get me wrong, volunteer work is awesome, but when you work FT and have a child to support, I did not have time for

  15. What makes you nervous about or irritated with a new grad or orientee?

    AfloydRN replied to GardenDove's topic in General Nursing

    Newbies who think they know everything bug me. I have been an RN for almost 12 years and I don't know everything. How can a brand new nurse assume they know more? It also bugs me when you ask them if...

  16. Have you ever done CPR off duty?

    AfloydRN replied to nurse4theplanet's topic in General Nursing

    I pulled a man from his semi, rolled and crashed, and did cpr until the Medics arrived. He did not survive due to having a pneumocranium, but he had a pulse and I had no idea about his head injury.If...

  17. help me

    AfloydRN replied to lcarey's topic in General Nursing

    I worked FT as a CNA and had a child to support. If you want it bad enough, you can do anything. It's only temporary. Work hard and get it

  18. Should I do MY BSN online

    AfloydRN replied to WinksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm doing mine through the U of Wisconsin on- line. I have children and work FT. I don't have time for

  19. Three c's

    AfloydRN replied to MissRainy's topic in General Nursing

    chart, chart,

  20. Nursing Documentation - Body Systems

    AfloydRN replied to AdelaideChic's topic in General Nursing

    Start w/ the head and work your way down. Every system is

  21. If you won the lottery, would you still do your job?

    AfloydRN replied to SK-222's topic in General Nursing

    I would NEVER work another day in my life. I would probably volunteer at an animal

  22. What is your weakness?

    AfloydRN replied to StrwbryblndRN's topic in General Nursing

    GI bleed from either route has always done me

  23. Scrubs to interview?

    AfloydRN replied to Chaoticdreams33's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think they care what you wear anymore. Theres such a shortage. If you have a license and a pulse the job is

  24. Magnet Status--what's on the hospital's "to do" list in order to meet the criteria?

    AfloydRN replied to nurse4me8897's topic in General Nursing

    No, all nurses cannot be forced to get their BSN. Basically at the hospital where I work, they got rid of all nursing educators who were not masters prepared. Of course, we have openings to this day....

  25. attention tall nurses!

    AfloydRN replied to mjbsn2006's topic in General Nursing

    Cherokee flares work good for me and I am also