tri-rn

tri-rn specializes in MICU/SICU.

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1. Trust?

   tri-rn replied to Classymommy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Ask. Even if you don't get what you want you're showing initiative and a desire to stretch beyond your comfort

2. New grads and the VA

   tri-rn replied to Enthused RN's topic in Government, Military

   Apply. The application process is so long, you could have your license before you get through it LOL. And yes, the VA does hire new grads...at least mine did

3. 12 Hour Shifts

   tri-rn replied to BigCSN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

   My facility works every other weekend...that means to get your weekend, or any other 2 days/nights off in a row on an 8 hours shift schedule, you work 6 shifts in a row. I'd like to see some...

4. MD refuses to sign a telephone order.

   tri-rn replied to modernhippie_'s topic in Critical Care

   Have to agree with Netglow...the OP is new. She mis-spoke, or maybe isn't clear on the differences between types of ICU's having only experienced the one she's in. How about we help her out by...

5. Preceptor said..."You could have lost your license!"

   tri-rn replied to camiluvsNURSING's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Wondering why the Doc found it necessary to call a code Stroke if the pt's NIH was

6. CCRN Practice Tests

   tri-rn replied to DaughteroftheKing's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I was scoring 80-90% on my practice tests (PASS CCRN! disk) and I passed on my first try. Remember though, cardiac and pulmonary make up much larger portions of the test than anything else. I didn't...

7. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

   tri-rn replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

   nope. Higher heartrate = more calories burned, although there are some caveats to this. Wear a heartrate monitor to work, then wear it to the gym. IF you're doing your workout at a proper intensity,...

8. how many calories do you think nursing burns up?

   tri-rn replied to SNB1014's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but unless you're consistently getting your heart rate up to exercise levels at work - and then keeping them there for 20 mins or a half hour - all the walking,...

9. Night shifters - ever experience this?

   tri-rn replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

   This might sound counter-intuitive, but have you had a vacation lately? I've been on night shift for nearly a year as a nurse, but I did them regularly in the military too. It seems like I need a...

10. some advice needed

    tri-rn replied to mav7089's topic in Critical Care

    First and foremost, quit worrying about being a "great" nurse, just focus on being a competent and safe nurse, ok? Great comes later. In the ICU, it comes a LOT later. I don't know what kind of...

11. Confusing Levo and Neo

    tri-rn replied to nu2icu's topic in Critical Care

    How about remembering that the N's DON'T go together? IE Norepi is Not Neo? ETA: I constantly confuse brand names with USP names. I still can't keep Ativan/lorazepam Versed/midazolam straight in my...

12. EPIC documentation check list

    tri-rn replied to kagmc's topic in General Nursing

    If anyone wanted to try to contract Apple, I would happily donate to the

13. I snapped at work and... I dont know what to do...

    tri-rn replied to hazyblue's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Go see your therapist NOW. PLEASE. For your own

14. Troponin leak and pressor of choice.

    tri-rn replied to MLB55's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The high WBCs, esp with metabolic acidosis, and low pressure make me wonder if he was septic. If he was, levo would be the pressor of choice (along with fluids). But that's just a wild guess based on...

15. i feel bad- leaving things to do for day shift

    tri-rn replied to sophie<3's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Exactly!!!