PICNICRN

PICNICRN BSN, RN

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  1. Pentobarb coma nurse to patient ratio

    PICNICRN replied to standout22's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pent/phenobarb coma does not automatically make a 1:1- nor does vec(most of our intubated pts are vec'd) depending on how "stable" the pt is- they are still 2:1. On a side note- I think I have only...

  2. I want to know what nurses think about socialized medicine.

    PICNICRN replied to ratchet41's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'd like so much to hear from some nurses in the UK and Canada about this too! I keep hearing about "rationed" healthcare in these countries- about how if a person is over 65 and needs angioplasty...

  3. Situation about PRN lorazepam

    PICNICRN replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an area where we pull out prn sedation and pain meds for eachother's patients all the time. HOWEVER.... usually, it IS because the patient is doing the "aligator roll" in the bed and the my...

  4. Suctioning after birth

    PICNICRN replied to NiesyLuv0o's topic in Ob/Gyn

    When there is mec present, the baby is usually suctioned before the shoulders are delivered by the OB then handed to the NICU team- the baby is not stimulated so as not to encourage it to take a big...

  5. Problems with a Doctor I work with, any advice?

    PICNICRN replied to xenawarriorprincess's topic in General Nursing

    You are in sort of an "intern program"?? It is totally unacceptable that no one like a preceptor or charge or educatior on even your CNM has stepped in on your behalf! Not that you cannot stand up for...

  6. I was just laid off

    PICNICRN replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so sorry! I hope you find something

  7. Who numbs for needlesticks?

    PICNICRN replied to care4kids's topic in Pediatric

    I'm gonna have to disagree with you on this one. Wasn't too many years ago that we didn't use local for a circumcision because the baby wouldn't remember it anyway. It absolutely IS "that big of a...

  8. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    PICNICRN replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    If I obtain my CCRN... I will receive NOTHING but my name on some plaque on the wall(and the professional satisfaction).

  9. Oldest Nurse

    PICNICRN replied to KY RN's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a loveley NICU RN who is now 77... could run circles around most of us. I asked her when she would retire and she told me not until she was dead! One day we found an adult ambu bag/mask...

  10. How does this job look? (Repost...sort of)

    PICNICRN replied to nursalicious's topic in General Nursing

    I did read your other post and I've gotta tell you that to me- this seems like a great position. No w/e No call No holidays and still with CV ICUish patients. Think about it- most likely less "dirty...

  11. Did you have any other options?

    PICNICRN replied to Coloradogrl's topic in General Nursing

    Law

  12. What's your favorite "Done with a ton of shifts in a row" routine?

    PICNICRN replied to AOx1's topic in General Nursing

    A bottle of wine in a bubbly

  13. List of hospitals that hire new grads in picu

    PICNICRN replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I started about 14 years ago in the PICU at Children's Memorial in Chicago- I received the absolute BEST orientation! I cannot say enough about the unit- I moved 7 years later and I still miss it! No...

  14. Am I missing something...?

    PICNICRN replied to Higgs's topic in General Nursing

    "I understand that it's all to do with 'Consumer Choice' and 'Market Forces', but does that make it ok to have large numbers of people who can't get the treatment they need? Sure, there are waiting...

  15. Another Outrageous Visitor Thread

    PICNICRN replied to Ruby Vee's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just today on my shift, I have this baby who's parents refuse all immunizations and are "holistic/natural healing people"- whatever floats your boat... only this is the 3rd PICU admission in the kids...

  16. 13 mo. old w/elevated temp

    PICNICRN replied to windykitty2003's topic in General Nursing

    We cannot offer medical advise on these boards... you need to see your Primary care provider ASAP. Good luck... I hope your little one feels better

  17. Interview Format when you are an experienced nurse

    PICNICRN replied to krankenschwester9's topic in General Nursing

    My last 3 interviews(when I moved) were so much different from my previous round- they weren't so much interested in my "clinical experience" like the acuity of patients I have taken care of or my...

  18. Do even pediatric nurses get jaded?

    PICNICRN replied to ACRN06's topic in Pediatric

    I've been working with only kids for almost 15 years now, I can say that -trying as the parents may be, I could not imagine working with adults EVER! I can say that I would never have the patience for...

  19. Allowing Family members to watch loved ones be resuscitated in the ER

    PICNICRN replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    We have always let the families stay in my experience- Peds ICU- no matter how bloody or awful. As others have posted, evidence says it is benificial. A chaplin and social worker is always called to...

  20. Has Nurse's week been changed to "hospital week"?

    PICNICRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    During my first 10 years or so of nursing, the first or second week of May was always "Nurses Week"- the hospital would honor us with a "Nurses Week" banner and give us pens or a candy bar or...

  21. Free offers for nurses Day/Week

    PICNICRN replied to mugwump's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At least they still honor Nurses! I'm going for a Cinabon!!!!!

  22. Brand New Grad Nurse on Respiratory/Ventilator Unit

    PICNICRN replied to DLS_PMHNP's topic in Pulmonary

    I just have to say that RTs ROCK!! I have ALWAYS found the RN/RT relationship harmonious on the units I've worked. We rely so much on their input and knowledge for our PICU patients! Oh... and welcome...

  23. Hold my hand

    PICNICRN replied to APNgonnabe's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Big ((hugs)) to you!! It's never easy pounding on the chest of a kid. Like Jan said, probably a good thing recuscitation did not get him back. I can tell you that my job got much more "emotional" for...

  24. ETT holders vs tape

    PICNICRN replied to islandgal09's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    "They want RT's to do it a way that has tape going on the chin, on the mandible. " I've got to say.... I've never seen this kind of tape job! I'd love see a

  25. Burning question-Maintaining Central lines

    PICNICRN replied to BaseballNut's topic in General Nursing

    I have always used the distal for my CVP measurement and to draw from(because it is the furthest in). If the pt comes from the OR and the lines are mixed up I usually switch them unless there are...