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  1. CVP through PowerPort?

    libbyjeanne replied to RNx2's topic in MICU, SICU

    Considering the placement difference between a port and the distal end of a CL, I highly doubt that you can obtain a CVP from a

  2. Does anyone change their propofol tubing Q24h?

    libbyjeanne replied to Murse_1's topic in General Nursing

    I was thinking about this the other night. At my hospital, we change the propofol tubing q12, but we only change the tubing to 20% lipids q24. I wonder what the rationale is behind

  3. Average number of patients for RNs in Montana?

    libbyjeanne replied to vicky3269's topic in General Nursing

    Med surg- 5:1 on nights, 4:1 on days. PCU- 3:1 ICU-

  4. My first rapid response (Sorry, this is long)

    libbyjeanne posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I have been on a med/surg unit for seven months now. I have seen 2 codes and 1 rapid response in the past, but those patients were not mine. I helped out with one of the codes and the adrenaline rush...

  5. New grad that was just hired at a rural hospital....

    libbyjeanne posted a topic in Rural

    I am a new grad as of december of 2008, and I was just hired at a rural hospital in MT. I was wondering if anyone can give me any pointers? A little bit about the facility: The hospital is connected...

  6. New grad rn in las vegas, nevada

    libbyjeanne replied to AlexisR's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Usually, hospitals in LV only do new grad programs in the summer. They start in May/June. My advice to any new grad is to make yourself more marketable by that time. Have ACLS, BLS, and PALS. Know the...

  7. NEW RN ADVICE

    libbyjeanne replied to nurse1219's topic in General Nursing

    To be honest with you, further certifications (such as ACLS, PALS) will not be a deal breaker in you getting a job. My advice is for you to just wait and take the class for

  8. Kalispell Regional Medical Center

    libbyjeanne replied to lillie5460's topic in General Nursing

    I work with some nurses that use to work at Kalispell Regional. From what I have heard, the pay is poor and they do not treat their employees well. Kalispell is beautiful,

  9. RN pay in Las Vegas

    libbyjeanne replied to hospicenurse2008's topic in Nevada Nursing

    As a new grad, I made $28. Now, nearly two years out, I have switched jobs and make a bit more. You can easily make at least

  10. Should I continue or should I not?????

    libbyjeanne replied to nancypants's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the school offers a part-time

  11. Drug testing in Las vegas Hospitals...

    libbyjeanne replied to RUSTY1313's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Oh, sorry. I meant that the Sunrise hospitals all do hair analysis, along with urine. The Valley Health System hospitals do not do hair analysis....just

  12. Drug testing in Las vegas Hospitals...

    libbyjeanne replied to RUSTY1313's topic in Nevada Nursing

    The Sunrise Hospital system (Sunrise, Southern Hills, and Mountain View Hospitals) all do hair analysis. I know the Valley Health system hospitals do not. Not sure about St. Rose

  13. About done with nursing.

    libbyjeanne replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Seven patients on a step down floor? As in a ICU step down?!?

  14. Am I the only one who doesnt even have time to assess their patient's somedays?

    libbyjeanne replied to kkit's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Okay, so about using your stethoscope... How long does it take you to use that stethoscope? I am guessing not very long. If you think about it, did you REALLY not have the time to use your steth and...

  15. Need to Vent: Slow and Stupid NG

    libbyjeanne replied to Little_Mouse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are not stupid. Being a new grad is a scary thing. I have been on a M/S floor since June and I still ask questions every day. It's only your second day of being on your own! Give yourself time....

  16. Not allowed to SIT during 12 hour shift and MORE

    libbyjeanne replied to katieusa's topic in Medical-Surgical

    That is ridiculous! I would do the same thing you are doing...putting in my notice and getting the heck out of

  17. adjusting to night shift

    libbyjeanne replied to fhockeychick504's topic in General Nursing

    Just the other night, I had the same question asked to me. We have a new doctor, and a young one at that. Poor thing is having the hardest time working night shift. I have been blessed with being...

  18. My first rapid response (Sorry, this is long)

    libbyjeanne replied to libbyjeanne's topic in First Year After Licensure

    When I was a Nurse Apprentice in NV while going to school, we also had ambubags in every room. I will definently ask our educator about that. I also thought that it was odd that we only had one on the...

  19. Step-down ICU (IMC) or straight to ICU?

    libbyjeanne posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello all! I have a question that I am sure you hear all the time. I have been in Med Surg for almost a year now. Soon, I will be moving to a different state and I have been thinking, maybe it is time...

  20. Step-down ICU (IMC) or straight to ICU?

    libbyjeanne replied to libbyjeanne's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the advice! I still have a few months to think about it. "go big or go

  21. Which school is better for nursing???

    libbyjeanne replied to pilot833's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Well, both UNR and CSN are very good programs. Both have good equipment, intructors, and NCLEX pass rates (although I believe UNR is a smidge higher). I went to CSN just because I was in a situation...

  22. Nurses with Hep C

    libbyjeanne replied to flygirl43's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have any tattoos? My boyfriend was suddenly diagnosed with Hep C last year and the only thing we can come up with is his tattoos that he first got when he was 16. I am sorry your employer is...

  23. Be persistent in applying for a job?

    libbyjeanne replied to veronicuhh's topic in General Nursing

    There is nothing wrong with writing a thank you letter to the DON. That is perfectly acceptable. Just handwriting a thank you note in a nice card sounds good to me. I did that after I interviewed...

  24. Multitasking as Nurses

    libbyjeanne replied to CollaborateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, sometimes there are days where I feel a little "overstretched". But with your second question about my multi-tasking skills kicking in when things get really stressful- During those times I not...

  25. Multitasking as Nurses

    libbyjeanne replied to CollaborateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Multitasking is the ability to simultaneously execute multiple tasks. Several things influence your ability to multi-task; Mostly it is your experience. More experienced nurses can walk into their...