zambezi BSN, RN

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    Limey nurse would like advice

    zambezi replied to CupidStuntUK's topic in Colorado Nursing

    Hello...well, I don't live in CO but Oregon in another state you could look into we. There are lots of fun, outdoorsy things to do here, great weather (in most places...), and the cost of living is...
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    What did SANTA bring YOU this year????

    zambezi replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in General Nursing

    I must admite, I was spoiled this year (actually every year, my husband shows his lover by being a "gift giver". Plus he is an only child so his parents like to buy me gifts too. I got a new arai...
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    Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    zambezi replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Helllo Nurse-- I work in critical care and yes, my hospital is unionized (though when we are hired, we have the opportunity to not be "unionized", though I am). We just renegotiated a new contract. I...
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    Wow, this made me mad! Got my licks in though, didn't I?

    zambezi replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in General Nursing

    If that provoked you, go back to SDN forums and post a reply to the men and nursing post...OP is a just accepted medical student that feel that men are in nursing because they can't be docs. He...
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    Nurses, Would you go into nursing if you had to do it all over again?

    zambezi replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I would also do it all over again if I had to. I enjoy the patient care, the daily challenges, critical thinking, having the opportunity to work with others from all walks of life, the ability to...
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    nipride toxicity

    zambezi replied to andolini's topic in MICU, SICU

    We don't normally draw labs to check for cyanide tox. We do try to keep patient on lower doses of nipride and use other things to supplement. I would be concerned about cyanide tox, esp on 8 mcg...
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    PLEASE say something POSITIVE about Nursing

    zambezi replied to 4everpeace's topic in General Nursing

    I like nursing for many of the reasons previously posted. I love people, I enjoy working with patients and their families during tough times. I enjoy seeing patients/families learn. I love to teach. I...
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    Med-surg ICU?

    zambezi replied to twarlik's topic in General Nursing

    Med/Surg ICU is the same stuff that is on "normal" m/s just sicker/more hemdynamically unstable (though probably not always :) ). Stuff like sepsis, GI bleeds, ETOH/OD, pancreatitis, liver stuff,...
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    Study of delegation tips?

    zambezi replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is a section of your states nurse practice act that states what tasks are able to be delegated, should be online, or you can call your state BON. We discussed this a lot in one of our classes in...
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    nurse leaders/charge bull

    zambezi replied to CherryRN's topic in Nurse Management

    Nursema, I totally agree with your post. Certainly, there could be more going on than is relayed in this thread, and if that is the case, I hope it works out for the OP and you find somewhere that you...
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    WARNING!! Discretionary subject matter!

    zambezi replied to skybirdrising's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, this thread brings back the funniest memory. I work in a critical care unit that has cameras in all of the rooms. One of our patients (whose curtains were closed) had a ton of artifact on his ekg...
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    Things to do in WalMart while you shop...

    zambezi replied to Jrnalist2RNinOR's topic in Nursing Humor

    Oh mjlrn...the mullett thing, so so true, *sigh* Ha Ha Ha. I just can't bring my self to go into walmart this time of
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    Resp. Therapists

    zambezi replied to RN2B4ABBY's topic in General Nursing

    I work in CCU and as others have mentioned, a good RT is soooo appreciated!!! Our RTs "run" our vents for us. We can do it, but usually it is left up to the RTs. Of course, we suction as needed, but...
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    Had a talk with nurse manager. I feel better.

    zambezi replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    YEEAAA! Peaceful, it is so good to hear you talk like this. We know that you can do it. Just take it one day at a time. Remember not all days will be good ones but hang in there and learn from each...
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    How can I tell................

    zambezi replied to peaceful2100's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with what has been said re: antidepressants and I commend you for talking with a counselor...I think that just getting everything off your chest and having someone to talk with is beneficial....
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    Trouble with transcutaneous pacer

    zambezi replied to Celia M's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    31 hours of tcpacing. OUCH. Why didn't they put in a transvenous pacer? They work better
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    1st CODE.....

    zambezi replied to LuvbabiesRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I took ACLS when I was a student...I was also doing an emmerison program(working 40/hrs a week with a preceptor as a student) in the CCU during this time...I read that book cover to cover so I could...
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    Pulling arterial sheaths

    zambezi replied to RNinICU's topic in General Nursing

    We pull femoral arterial sheaths in our CCU (though we are apparently training some of the nurses in our stepdown unit to pull soon...). Last dose of lovenox (if given) has to be greater than six...
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    Central Lines: saline or heparin?

    zambezi replied to nursemouse's topic in General Nursing

    We flush only if the line is not in use. We use 3 cc NS. Then 3 cc heparin (10u/1ml). If the patient has low platelets or other bleeding type issues, we forgo the heparin and just use ns or keep a...
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    Bathing - scared to death!

    zambezi replied to jennysjewels's topic in General Students

    As others have mentioned, it is not as bad as it seems...you will get lots of practice...Bathing is also a great time to get to know and assess your patient. You are able to look at their skin, their...
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    Sink or Swim/Eat Their Own

    zambezi replied to organic_matter's topic in General Nursing

    K8RN...no you are not the only one. I feel sooo lucky when I read about the negative experiences expressed on this board for all of the good experiences that I have had. I had a great time! My...
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    Does every hospital have a 'code team'?

    zambezi replied to DMR1's topic in General Nursing

    We have a code team compromised of many people. One nurse comes from ER, CCU, ICU (total 3 RNs). RT/Lab/CXR/Pharmacist/TACHand of course, the ER doc comes. The RNs run the code until the doctor gets...
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    Unsure where to post...so here it is

    zambezi replied to 2ndCareerRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    That's an expensive way to have a good (????) time...I just don't see the
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    I want some advice on ob/gyn

    zambezi replied to SarahD87's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I agree with those that say to get the bsn in the beginning, you never know what you may want to do in the future. College is fun when you are younger...(at least it was for me!)... Also, not to push...
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    flu shot

    zambezi replied to adrienurse's topic in General Nursing

    I got mine! Free, I might add. I have gotten my for the last three years, and while I used to get a nasty cold/flu once a year, I have not been that sick since I started getting the flu shot. As...