icu26RN

icu26RN specializes in ICU, Stepdown, Telemetry.

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1. Labs and vasopressors..new icu nurse needs advice

   icu26RN replied to icu26RN's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thanks everyone for all your responses . I definitely wish we had more a-lines in our icu, it would make things so much easier. I find that a lot of patients in our unit that are on multiple pressors...

2. Labs and vasopressors..new icu nurse needs advice

   icu26RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   What do you do if your pt has a picc line or central line and you need to get AM labs from the line but they are on high doses of levophed or any other vasopressor? Are you supposed to put all IV...

3. Updates on McAllen and Brownsville

   icu26RN replied to rn4lyfe08's topic in Texas Nursing

   I have been in Mcallen for a few months now. There is a lot of growth in Mcallen and there is not a lack of restaurants and depending what you like to do Mcallen's downtown is growing a lot and they...

4. Your daily tasks

   icu26RN replied to wlb06's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I work on a medical telemetry unit. My day definitely depends on the acuity of my patients. But here is what I try to shoot for. Get report Check labs Assess patients Report to CNA's, get vitals...

5. HELP preparing for an interview

   icu26RN replied to newladyRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Hi just wanted to give you a few tips, I have also been interviewed for new grad positions and offered two. Be prepared for an interview by knowing what your strengths are, as well as weaknesses....

6. Anyone a nursing student at CU Denver Health Sciences?

   icu26RN replied to ksc0723's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   Hi, I graduated from UCHSC. Overall I was pleased with the program. What I liked most is that you can still have a life and work outside of school. A lot of classes are offered online so sometimes you...

7. Denver Health Nurses?

   icu26RN posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

   I am interested in Denver Health and would like any info from nurses (especially med/surg/onc nurses) about the work environment, patient ratios, or any other information you would like to share. I...

8. just took mine today

   icu26RN replied to lizzybeth's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Your test sounds a bit like mine, there are a lot of us on here that got 75 questions and feel confused right now. I hope we all did a lot better than we think. Don't try to look back and find the...

9. Got 75 questions and I can't breathe

   icu26RN replied to sistersweet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

   Is there a conspiracy or what...just kidding, but I also had 75 questions. At first I was relieved, but as I walked away I really started getting nervous. There were so many random questions and I...

10. OMG Nclex tomorrow

    icu26RN replied to sistersweet's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I'm right there with you! I am taking the NCLEX exam tomorrow at 2pm. I don't feel like I am ready, but I have to take this test already or I will go crazy. I am just tired of studying and putting...

11. Nclex Tomorrow... Need Help!!!!

    icu26RN replied to netty78's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am so glad to hear that you have passed. I also have mostly studied with Saunders. I studied with a friend who has been studying using Kaplan and started freaking out! Many of the questions are very...

12. New Graduate Pay Rates

    icu26RN posted a topic in Colorado Nursing

    Does anyone know the starting pay rate for a new graduate RN at Exempla Hospitals or Centura Hospitals? I am also interested in any other info you have about new graduate programs in the Denver area....

13. starting salary for new icu nurses?

    icu26RN replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU, SICU

    New graduates in Denver, Colorado start anywhere from 20-23.50/hr, differentials differ at the different hospitals. University Hospital offers 5.00 night differential. Other hospitals offer lower...

14. Getting Started-Please Help

    icu26RN replied to CuriousPre-Nurse's topic in Colorado Nursing

    I definitely suggest becoming a CNA and working at a local hospital first. Most hospitals will reimburse you for tuition to become an RN. While you are a CNA you can work on taking your pre-requisites...