momthenRN

There are so many avenues to nursing. There are some areas that require more intuition than others. But for the most part, you learn so many skills in school that help you anticipate mentally "what to ask" the patients and family you have to deal with. You will be fine. Trust yourself and your passion to help others.

Ours actually not only emphasized clinical skill and knowledge but the teamwork that needs to be present. It also concentrated on timeliness, communication and professionalism. Our peer reviews are tough.

extra 2 bucks per hr regardless of experience, temperment or attitude! Sometimes it seems like peanuts,...but at least it is something,...

How can people comment on things they no NOTHING about? Tell her that this job is demanding and youat are making all your money in 3 days that most people need 5 for. She needs to butt out and get a life,...

I like to think that what I do is a little less stressful in ICU. I fill in for charge and work staff nurse 3 12 hr shifts per week. I might pull an occasional extra shift for desperate shifts. I like to leave my job there once I leave. The more I do charge, the less it feels like I am doing that. Changing modes is good, very good. Do it now before burnout,....

I just took ACLS today. They were re-emphasizing high quality CPR in all non perfusing rhythms. Also, the drugs are secondary in a sense to the CPR and the shocking for Vtach/Vfib. I think we need to slow down and see if shocking and CPR works first then go to the drugs. We do too much too fast at time,...

We ONLY do weight based IV drips now with the exception of a few (Diltiazem, Vasopressin, Amniodarone). It is policy now,....

The highest temperature you have seen and did they survive? How long can a person sustained a high core temp say at 105 or higher?

Change your cell and be done with it,...do NOT post your new one in the general view of anyone. It would creep me out too and is probably just bad manners.

Hey all you CCRN people out there! How did you prepare for the test? I have talk about this for years and really want to obtain my Certification. I am just wondering how you approach the preparation and actual test. Thanks!!

Creepy!!!

Hey all, I was working this week and was in an awkward position trying to recycle a monitor for a blood pressure and holding my patients arm still when I pulled something in my neck that traveled down my arm. Needless to say, I have had pain ever since. My coworkers knew of the incident but I did not report it officially for 2 days because I just thought I had a "crick" in my neck and it would resolve with rest/ice/anit-inflammatories etc. I did see the institutions selected clinic for treatment and now am on work restrictions until further notice. My question is this,...I am already getting phone calls from the workman's comp division and they are implying that this action that preceded my neck incident is "expected with my job." They basically were telling me that unless my patient was combative that this is not covered under the state's workman's comp laws etc. They were very rude and short with me when I described the incident. Do I have a fight coming my way?? I need to continue treatment which is helping but my fear is I wll be left with my personal insurance company arguing with the employee health division about who is covering the bills. I just want to get back to work. I am not looking for compensation just relief so I can get back to what I love to do. Anybody have words of wisdom in this area? Any stories of success or advice to get through this frustration,....Thanks,....

open visiting 0830 to 1800. open again 2030 to 2300. two at a time....lucky night shift......

Heck no!!!

I was recently told the Lateral abd "love handle areas" were best. It is accepted however to give in the lateral thigh for pt's that cannot have it in the abd. (ex. a peritoneal diaylsis pt or abd. pt or even a very very thin pt.),....