PiPhi2004

PiPhi2004

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  1. Facilitating intubations

    PiPhi2004 replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry, on a pump on 999/hr. Should have clarified that

  2. Facilitating intubations

    PiPhi2004 replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    I LOVE prop for intubation, whats great about it is that when you are ready to extubate, people can wake up within MINUTES! Also when you have pts that are drug abusers (coke and meth esp. ETOH too)...

  3. Maybe I shouldn't be an ICU nurse - long

    PiPhi2004 replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    If pts are adequately sedated and restrained you wont have a problem, on our floor--16 bed unit almost ALL pts are intubated...VERY sick people! I often get CVVHD pts with another vented pt. It makes...

  4. Is DNR (do not resuscitate) a good idea?

    PiPhi2004 replied to tam-tam's topic in General Nursing

    YES!!! In most cases you will eventually be on artificial means of support. It is all too common for family members to not come to an agreement to withdrawl support once the pt is critically ill, the...

  5. Med/Surg to ICU?

    PiPhi2004 replied to sammy75's topic in General Nursing

    Go for it!! I went right to ICU from graduating and I think a year is plenty of time to get acquainted with nursing to get into it. You already know the general nursing stuff so you can concentrate...

  6. VENT! They could've KILLED somebody!

    PiPhi2004 replied to papergirlRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Killed someone? now really? I agree that the practice was indeed wrong but at least it was

  7. Charge nuse from HECK!!!!!LONG

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So this is basically just a vent. I am just so so so angry at the way I have been treated the past 2 nights. I knew it was going to be a bad night when I saw the patient I had (already fell once,...

  8. Charge nuse from HECK!!!!!LONG

    PiPhi2004 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Just wanted to send an update and a thank you for the kind words. Some of my fellow nurses advocated for me and told the manager about the incident before I even got the chance to. The manager...

  9. nurse vs doctors

    PiPhi2004 replied to monkeymedic's topic in General Nursing

    You couldnt do your job without us, we couldnt do our job without you. So in the end, the job couldnt get done without either of us, so I dont really think having an us VERSUS them mentality is a...

  10. Rotating Shifts??

    PiPhi2004 replied to 2bTraumaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are some good points and bad points to rotating shifts. For one, its GREAT for new people because you see what happens on both days and nights. You have to work for at least a year to...

  11. Help A Highschooler--wants 2 Be A Nurse

    PiPhi2004 replied to indiawhitaker's topic in Ob/Gyn

    LOL I felt the same way when I read this one! If you want name brand designer stuff on a nurse's salary I hope you live in your parent's basement, but then again you have a few years to grow up and...

  12. Could someone tell me why to not bag a patient with trach when cuff is deflated?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Dancin'Mom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yep, what he said. We had to spend a day with RT when we started on the unit, very helpful to understand whats going respiratory wise (we get a lot of lung stuff) I would DEFINATELY recommend...

  13. leaving

    PiPhi2004 replied to amwh's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree with OP. I have only been an RN for a few months and I'm already ready to throw in the towel. I have cried, thrown up because of nerves, been yelled at, talked down to, been hit...

  14. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, I know that on my unit many of us newbies are getting mad about the work conditions, the pay, and the zero respect. I know ZERO new nurses that plan on staying in an RN position for more than 5...

  15. what do i need to DO!!!!!!

    PiPhi2004 replied to anallelymd0725's topic in Ob/Gyn

    take as high as possible chem and science courses in HS to prepare you for college bio and chem and enjoy HIGH SCHOOL!!!! The real world is tough, kid. Have fun while you can and trust me, your mind...

  16. Are you paid less than new hires?

    PiPhi2004 replied to jcaste's topic in General Nursing

    I am a new hire and many nurses on my floor make as much as me. I personally think its SICK!! I mean here I am, cluleless on an ICU floor and having these guys save my butt many times and they get...

  17. Offered jobs at 2 hospitals...i cant choose

    PiPhi2004 replied to Jvillega's topic in California Nursing

    I'd get the 411 on how well the unit operates as a whole, how management is, how good nurses are to help in a pinch, how good orientation is, how the turnover rate is, etc etc etc. You really want to...

  18. Hired in ICU fresh out of school?

    PiPhi2004 replied to benjaminlox's topic in General Nursing

    I work at a big teaching/university hospital and they accepted me as a new grad. I do medical intensive care. It really does depend on the facility though. I dont think I could ever do anything...

  19. Talking Dirty

    PiPhi2004 replied to garciadiego's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I just dont see what the big deal is? If it's done in private conversation and not in front of people then just leave the situation. How is this really hurting you? And I agree with not...

  20. Who else doesnt plan on being an RN forever?

    PiPhi2004 replied to PiPhi2004's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ok, that was completely pointless, i asked if anyone had any GOOD comments about the problem, i wasnt asking for advice on whether or not to work OT or anything like that, if you want to comment on...

  21. If you weren't a nurse what other job would you like to do?

    PiPhi2004 replied to Ms. Nurse Assistant's topic in General Nursing

    i'd totally be an exotic dancer, too bad you cant do it for 40 years

  22. Help me Help me!!!!!! (CRNA prerequisite courses!)

    PiPhi2004 replied to Domingo89's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just go to school, you will have NO time to study for organic chem or the harder classes. Plus most nsg school cirriculum dont allow time for those classes and are on a rigid schedule. Work on...

  23. If I move to a different state, will I have to do the nursing boards exam again?

    PiPhi2004 replied to mack7580's topic in General Nursing

    Nope, I graduated in WV got my lic there and went to NC, I have licenses in both states and I'm moving to OH and I will get a lic there too lol only one test. If i had to take the test again I'd...

  24. Does this ever make you angry?--VENT

    PiPhi2004 posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Ok, so most of my friends aren't nurses. I went to a regular university and enjoyed the college experience. All my friends graduated around the same time as me with different degrees, and now are...

  25. "Big Money"

    PiPhi2004 replied to labrador4122's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I notice you are a pre-nursing student. You will understand in due time lol. You may START for the money, but you will FINISH because of so much