PICNICRN

PICNICRN BSN, RN

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  1. Hardest Part of Nursing

    PICNICRN replied to mbd74's topic in General Nursing

    Not having the tools that I need to do my job safely!! For instance STAFF, equipment, or training. Also, like the first poster--- unrealistic expectations from

  2. K+ levels: fingerstick or venous. help,,,

    PICNICRN replied to cured's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I can tell you that in babies- we do heel sticks for lytes quite often. The K does come back elevated if the specimen is hemolized- the lab will usually mention this in the comment section so that we...

  3. who should sign DNR for teenager?

    PICNICRN replied to patpat's topic in General Nursing

    Unless the kid is 18- the parent/legal gaurdian must sign all consents,

  4. PIV rotation for pedi pts?

    PICNICRN replied to gospursgo07's topic in General Nursing

    Never, ever, ever, do we change out a PIV that works just to put in another! Research does not support doing so..... and it's just plain mean:crying2:! Just be happy it still flushes well after 3 days...

  5. Help! I HATE my new job

    PICNICRN replied to gal220RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Oh boy, sending you my hugs! You need to have this meeting for your own piece of mind. Like Jan said, maybe your NM can offer you some insight on the "culture"of this unit. Or maybe you simply cannot...

  6. Interview Attire? Suit or no Suit...that is the question...

    PICNICRN replied to RiverRunner's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I think much depends on the part of the country where you live. When I lived in Chicago, it was much more "formal"- always a suit for an interview and for inservices/committee work ect -nice skirt or...

  7. Should nurses return to wearing uniforms?

    PICNICRN replied to hellerd2003's topic in General Nursing

    I am a BSN with 13 years experience in PICU and NICU, I live out west. And I too, feel that scrubs ARE our uniform! I do not feel that a standard uniform is necessary for nurses- I think others like...

  8. Change of shift report

    PICNICRN replied to SAL51's topic in General Nursing

    I give a brief history including weight and allergies and then start "head to toe" giving an assessment, then v/s trends, lines, drips, anything that I did on my shift(boluses/road trips/ect) then...

  9. Restraints too Tight?

    PICNICRN replied to laxxrickLPN's topic in General Nursing

    "i was recently in the picu on a rotation, and received a kid recently intubated/vented. he was not conscious, and really thrashing around q 10 seconds. here was the problem, and i never figured out...

  10. Food In The Nicu

    PICNICRN replied to NANSNURSE's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I think the OP and her unit are becoming the latest victims of the Press-Gainey philosophy of "family centered care" and "customer satisfaction". My old unit went from a huge warehouse of isolettes...

  11. Thank you notes to patients?

    PICNICRN replied to darkblue's topic in General Nursing

    Sound like some pea brained Press- Gainey BS to

  12. Strangest thing taken from ER

    PICNICRN replied to cookienay's topic in Emergency

    Ok, not in the ER, but right outside of the cafeteria at my old hospital- two guys came in with furniture dollies and rolled the 2 vending machines right out the door and loaded them in their...

  13. STABLE question.

    PICNICRN replied to HappyPediRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Stable is a great class to take ---- especially if you are not a NICU nurse. IMO, it is great for level I and II nursery nurses, L&D, and ER nurses- I used to do transports and you could really...

  14. positive drug test help

    PICNICRN replied to puppielove's topic in General Nursing

    Was this a new hire or a random

  15. Report peeves

    PICNICRN replied to Sisukas's topic in General Nursing

    Don't ask me when routine meds are due!!! And you don't have to tell me either.......... I will look them up on the MAR as soon as I start my shift and so should you!!! For God's sake!!! The kid is on...

  16. CVL placement landmarks?

    PICNICRN replied to traumaguy8's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We have a bedside US/doppler that the docs will use. I think this is a new thing over the past few years, they used to just use their landmarks and put them in. I think I've only seen a pneumo about...

  17. med error

    PICNICRN replied to learning lpn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    First let me say that I am so sorry about your situation, no one sets out to make a mistake.... unfortunately, we are human and the mistakes do happen. My questions/concerns to you are.... Why was...

  18. Help! I HATE my new job

    PICNICRN replied to gal220RN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    OOOOOOhhhhhhh Gal220RN.... I'm so sorry you are having these issues! Ya know, I worked on the same unit for 6 years and then moved to 3 different cities over the next 7 years. I had the same problems...

  19. Enduring the Pain (long-ish)

    PICNICRN replied to EleRico's topic in General Nursing

    That's great that you have an interest in NICU! I really recommend it--- the parents are the hard part-------but you don't have to pick them up!:wink2: But like I said, I do find it not too terrible...

  20. Westcoast University or Community Colleges for lvn-rn program?

    PICNICRN replied to scorpio82's topic in General Nursing

    I went to a private school and I had no advantage in getting a job or any better pay than anyone who went to the college down the street- or the ADN community college for that matter(don't tell my...

  21. Nurses Make The Big Bucks

    PICNICRN replied to NewTexasRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can remember getting my first paycheck as an RN..... this was a while ago... me and my room mate went to the grocery store and I felt like I was rich because I could buy anything I wanted-- even the...

  22. Favorite State to Work In As a Nurse....

    PICNICRN replied to NurseDianne's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in 4 different states- no I am not a traveler! But my favorite and longest lived in was Illinois(Chicago)!! GREAT MEDICAL CARE!!! I loved my

  23. Enduring the Pain (long-ish)

    PICNICRN replied to EleRico's topic in General Nursing

    How do you feel about the NICU?? I really enjoy NICU nursing.... I find it much less physically demanding on my body than the Peds ICU(I have never worked with adults- the kids are heavy enough!)...

  24. Is this normal management or just my floor?

    PICNICRN replied to raindrop's topic in General Nursing

    I do agree with ya RN1989....... everything you said. Management has many reponsibilities to keep the unit running smoothly and assuring pts are given safe care. So just because this person is sitting...

  25. Nurse to patient ratios and acuity in YOUR PICU

    PICNICRN replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Oh Jan, I feel for you! I wish you the best of luck in your meeting, and hope you can all pull together and get some changes in place. I hate to hear that you are so unhappy on your unit, but it...