neuroRN RN

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1. Colorado Critical Care Search

   neuroRN replied to -Emma-'s topic in MICU, SICU

   Hi. I know it has been a while since you posted this, but I thought I would share my insight. Boulder Community is a small hospital and it's ICU is soon to be in jeopardy as a new facility in...

2. What Do You Want To Hear When Receiving Report?

   neuroRN replied to rebelwaclause's topic in General Nursing

   I like to know what occured on the shift I am taking over for, abnormal labs or vitals, PRN's given, etc. I also like to know when the pt first came in, (ie: this pt was admitted 12/22 s/p crani) and...

3. Bonus for extra shifts: what are your facilities doing for you?

   neuroRN replied to timonrn's topic in General Nursing

   We can sign up early or get called in for an extra shiftf. Anyway, we get 1 1/2 times plus $12.50/hr extra for a bonus shift, and if you are a day shift worker who picks up a night shift you get the...

4. Do you wear gloves

   neuroRN replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

   I ALWAYS wear gloves... Sometimes I have a difficult time starting IV's with gloves on, but then I will just put on the smallest size so I can feel the vein better, because I don't want to take any...

5. Experienced Nurse vs. Graduate Nurse

   neuroRN replied to Dplear's topic in Nursing Humor

   :chuckle This is so true! I am a new nurse and I see many of the new grad traits in

6. RN's removing surgical drains

   neuroRN replied to conniejean's topic in Medical-Surgical

   It depends on the surgeon, but yes we do remove various types of

7. Quick Neuro Assessment?

   neuroRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I am a new RN on a neuro unit and I would like tips from anyone on a "quick" and efficient way to do neuro assessments. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks! ? More Info on Neuro Checks... Neuro Checks -...

8. NeuroScience vs. Telemetry

   neuroRN replied to sneff's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Congrats about school! :-) I agree with the others, tele would definately give you the best experience and preparation for the ED. Especially for rhythm recognition, etc... Good