PICNICRN

PICNICRN BSN, RN

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  1. I'm Confused???

    PICNICRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    I've been reading, as many of us are, about the new stimulus bill and all of the millions of dollars set aside for nursing education to combat the "nursing shortage". I've also been reading the...

  2. I'm Confused???

    PICNICRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I read this article, that is what sparked my question. I IN NO WAY want to turn this into a political discussion- I am just asking with all of the layoffs, downsizing, and closing of hospitals-...

  3. fentanyl drip in an IVP or CADD pump

    PICNICRN replied to Zookeeper3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our Fentanyl goes on a regular pump mixed 10:1 in a 55cc syringe(kids) each syringe has a control # tracked by pharmacy and changed/wasted every 24 hours or whenever it runs out(whatever comes...

  4. Still Uncomfortable with Code Blue

    PICNICRN replied to fixinhearts33's topic in General Nursing

    FireFightingRN gave great advise IMO........... ask to be the one to check the Code Cart! Ask your educator or NM if you can unlock it and go through each and every drawer yourself and get familliar...

  5. Lasik Surgery and Nursing

    PICNICRN replied to rn4babies63's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad you posted this thread!!! I've been thinking of the procedure for a while now too. To all those who had the procedure, how did you find your provider? Was it through your insurance, or...

  6. Strangest thing ever said to you by another professional.

    PICNICRN replied to eriksoln's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just last week, I'm getting report from a local community hospital ER on an admit I'm getting. 4wk old, intubated, HR 200....... so I ask whats the blood pressure? She tells me " oh... he's much to...

  7. Dead Babies...To Get It Off My Chest

    PICNICRN replied to caddismt's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately, I've seen this same senario happen over again in my career- "suspected non accidental trauma" comes in- investigation is done- can't make a good case against anyone- parents aren't...

  8. propofol

    PICNICRN replied to hollykate's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I LOVE PROPOFOL!! The major things I have noticed are the need to titrate up as one other poster said after about 12-24 hours, and also, I've noticed a decrease in HR by about 10-20 BPM from baseline...

  9. Statlocks for CVL?? Anyone doing this??

    PICNICRN replied to PICNICRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I think this all stems from the new JACO "never events".... central line infections is now one of the things that Medicare/Medicaid will no longer pay for and the private insurance is right behind....

  10. Hybrids and Norwoods

    PICNICRN replied to PICURNROCKS's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Ya know, I came from a place where these babes did REALLY well. I mean they are always really sick but for the most part did great all things considered. Can't say I saw more than a handful in 10...

  11. How do you manage your time?

    PICNICRN replied to lopja1's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Jimmy! Welcome!! Sounds like you are a committed and VERY hard worker! After looking at your schelude, I don't know where you find time to sleep or study- bless your heart! One thought I had was...

  12. As a new nurse only 7 mos off orientation . . .

    PICNICRN replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Just keep asking!! I ask for help and I ask questions every day and I have been in my specialty for 13 years! There are just some skills or meds or whatever that you simply do not encounter but every...

  13. Catheter Advice!!!

    PICNICRN replied to LDR-RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Great tips on this thread! Another thing I do is when you go slip the cath into the "wrong place"- leave it there while you get another cath ready so that you already know where not to go- makes it a...

  14. Want your opinion?

    PICNICRN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    WOW.... I'd like to catch up on my scrapbooking/knitting/book I'm reading.... maybe I should ask for an "easy" assignment too! What a joke! You are NOT being paid to study, you're being paid to WORK!...

  15. Overtime not paid at time and a half? Is this common?

    PICNICRN replied to barefootlady's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As other posters have stated, check with your state labor laws. I guess all states are different. Doesn't seem like great insentive to come in to work on you day

  16. Resignation

    PICNICRN replied to ittybittybabynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Out of consideration, I would give my notice promptly. Remember, the 2 week notice is so that your employer can fill your position. The sooner the better. Not to mention, not many HR departments or...

  17. NRP- getting in too deep too fast?

    PICNICRN replied to applesRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    NRP is a pretty basic class- I'm sure it would be easier for a nurse with experience with neonates... however, you will learn basic delivery room resuscitation- dry and stimulate,...

  18. Drawing Blood

    PICNICRN replied to fat cat's topic in General Nursing

    OK.... someone PLEASE explain to me why you would need an order to draw from ANY peripheral Vein? In our kiddos, all veins are the same, arms, legs, scalp--- whatever works. Why whoud you not draw a...

  19. HELP NEEDED!! Do you reuse bedside supplies?

    PICNICRN replied to nicurn2083's topic in General Nursing

    Yep... makes me sick too! Everyting that goes in the room gets tossed when the pt leaves! I really try not to bring more than I need in- makes me so mad when I see like 5 rolls of tape and 4 pink...

  20. Paralyzed by emotion when children are the patient?

    PICNICRN replied to missjennmb's topic in General Nursing

    For lack of a better way to say it, I simply must put all of those feelings away during an emergency situation with a kid. I do what I need to do to keep that pt alive and safe- what ever that task...

  21. What departments have high amounts of men?

    PICNICRN replied to RN student c/o '09's topic in General Nursing

    I would agree- ED, OR and critical care..... I have worked with many wonderful PICU male nurses too, although the unit where I work now only has a total of 3.... WE NEED

  22. Referring to CMA's as nurses

    PICNICRN replied to MemphisTiger's topic in General Nursing

    My old Peds office had the automatic answering---- you know. push 1 if you want a prescrition refil, press 2 if you are a hospital, bla bla bla. Or you can push 3 to speak with the "triage Nurse"........

  23. Manager removing hours!

    PICNICRN replied to guest64485's topic in General Nursing

    We too, got the 5 min before and 5 min after speech! However, if you do miss a break, or have to stay late because of an emergency- you must be paid for this time! I suggest you take a good look at...

  24. Improper glove use at your local eatery(s)

    PICNICRN replied to dawnsternlpn's topic in General Nursing

    I was at my HOSPITAL sandwich bar... the worker was wearing the plastic gloves and emptying the TRASH- tied it up, threw it in the back, then walked up to me and asked for my order. I gave it to him...

  25. PICU Transport Training Programs

    PICNICRN replied to Redneckmedic63's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Well, I'd have to say that my "orentation" was pretty informal. Pretty much shadowing transport RNs on ride alongs and lots of practice on procedures- in lab, on animals, and "real pts". I think I...