kvsherry

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  1. Insulin during cardiac arrest?

    kvsherry replied to kimmie518's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have seen it done as a last ditch effort, usually a few minutes in. Not as a first line drug though. And yes, I was told that it is to try to push the K back into the cells. Like I said, usually a...

  2. Chest tube to suction?

    kvsherry replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    I have only used the canister. It may be because its getting late, but I'm having trouble visualizing how the hook-up would work without

  3. Overlook Hospital, NJ

    kvsherry replied to Okami_CCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on the job offer. I spent a great year as a tech in the ICU at Overlook and the time spent there allowed me to hop into an ICU spot right out of school. First off, the manager is...

  4. I really need your advice. PLEASE!

    kvsherry replied to meyun06's topic in General Nursing

    All great advice, but one thing that people are leaving out that I personally found invaluable is to work as tech (aide) while in school. You won't be an LVN, but nurses love working with techs who...

  5. Awesome Link for New Nurses and Those Interested in ICU

    kvsherry replied to BinkieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I can't say enough good things about the ICU faqs. They have ALL been a huge help. Just thought you might want another

  6. Advice for New RN looking for first job, experienced EMT

    kvsherry replied to Redsox07's topic in Men in Nursing

    I'm also a New Grad, former NJ-EMT now living in San Diego. Like you I also worked doing 911 and transport (bls and cct) before starting nursing school. While I was in school, I worked in the hospital...

  7. Interesting Flight stories

    kvsherry replied to WillsRN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Have to confess a time when the helicopter should probably not have been called. During my volunteer BLS days about 45 minutes drive from the trauma center, I get called to a head on MVA on a busy 4...

  8. Interview concerns

    kvsherry replied to TRINI_RN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Hi, I just completed a successful ICU interview the other day so I will try and help you. Keep in mind, these are only suggestions from one person, everyone is a little different... Now that the...

  9. mistaken impression

    kvsherry posted a topic in Male Nursing Students

    I have been asked by my class to give the closing speech at pinning this May. This is nothing post-worthy except that I found out through the "grape vine" that one of the reasons that some people...

  10. Vasospasm scare

    kvsherry replied to Amberlynn1181's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Did the nurse tell you what she thought you were ignorant of? I would have felt funny starting a gtt on a patient with such labile BP without an A-line. In the future I would call every doc I could to...

  11. MALE Nurse, Female Police Officer, Female Dr.

    kvsherry replied to likemike's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Hopefully this won't sound too harsh or angry but...anyone who is offended by "male nurse" really needs to lighten up. I've been called a "murse" by scrubs fans, and llikened to Rosie the Riveter. I...

  12. Need some advice with a friend regarding school

    kvsherry replied to nurz2be's topic in Male Nursing Students

    First time I've ever typed this and actually meant it...LOL As a straight male I envy the gay guys because they have it easier. They are already "one of the girls" especially if he is a "diva". If a...

  13. Site for Critcal Care lab values?

    kvsherry replied to teenycar's topic in General Nursing

    try http://www.icufaqs.org It is an faq site that has very large in depth downloadable faqs(MS Word format). The lab value faq is more than just ranges, it is also