whitedog

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1. Diprivan

   whitedog replied to lee1's topic in CCU

   Lee1, In our unit, we titrate Diprivan for effect, the turn the drip off approx every 4 hours or so to neurologiclly assess the patient. Unfortunately, becuse of the high cost of the drug, we don't use it very often. I have been trying for years to...

2. RN WAGES

   whitedog replied to JUDY RN CPAN's topic in MICU

   Judy, you are in good company....I also have the same certifications that you have, obtained at my own expense, and without recognition. Ad a matter of fact, when I worked in the PACU, my stupid boss called the test C-SPAN for over 2 years!!! I now...

3. Returning to work after 2 years leave

   whitedog replied to kristine kotula's topic in MICU

   Yes, Kristine, I have some advice.....The grass is much greener at your house!!! If you don't have to go back to work, DON'T!! The jungle is bigger than it was 2 years ago!! Good Luck, Carol ------------------ whitedog

4. LVN in MICU

   whitedog replied to Carlota's topic in MICU

   I agree wholeheartedly. The LPN/LVN"s in my unit, although there are only 2, are excellent caregivers with clinical skills that rival the most experienced of RN's. Our LPN's shoot theirPA numbers but have most of the other restrictions you named, a...

5. MICU Wages

   whitedog replied to LRichardson's topic in MICU

   In our unit, I think we make have a one-step higher pay grade, but seniority really dictates the salaries. As you know, nurses don't make too much more when they retire than the day they started as compared to other professions. ACLS is a requireme...

6. Charge Nurses

   whitedog replied to LRichardson's topic in MICU

   I work in a Critical Care Unit, combined SICU, MICU, and Open Heart Recovery. I am a 7P charge nurse, and I am happy to say we do not take patients, nor are we required to float. There are 3 of us charge nurses who work on nights, and we have a num...