NurseHotFlash

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  1. Sepsis

    NurseHotFlash replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    Sepsis protocol mandated a 3L bolus, be given to pt who had high temp, and tachycardia. His BP was WNL. Developed pulmonary edema and had to be intubated. Wondering if too much fluid was given....

  2. Certifications, CCRN, PCRN or FLUNKY

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I am being encouraged to get a nursing certification. My director has a goal to get a certain number of nurses "certified". I can push to take the CCRN, which I barely qualify for, or I can take the...

  3. Certifications, CCRN, PCRN or FLUNKY

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the advice. You are

  4. How to deal with some of the staff?

    NurseHotFlash replied to Faust09's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't let them get to you! You can't change those type of folks. It sounds like you have a good situation overall. You can't fix others, but you can control your response to them. Just focus on...

  5. Need help from you my fellow nurses..

    NurseHotFlash replied to the climb's topic in Nurse Registration

    I haven't been an LPN, so I can't tell you much about that subject. If there is anyway to skip LPN and go ahead and get your RN I think you would be better off. Not many people hiring LPNs these...

  6. looking for something new -- need advice

    NurseHotFlash replied to lemshw1's topic in Nursing Career

    Look into being a sales rep for either pharma or equipment. You have a lot more freedom, and probably more money

  7. TOTALLY BUMMED

    NurseHotFlash replied to Deme75's topic in Nursing Career

    Hang in there! Be sure that your total debt each month is a little bit less than the month before. Set a goal as to how much you can pay down debt each time you get a check. Use coupons, and be...

  8. Better to Resign, or be Terminated?

    NurseHotFlash replied to mahroya's topic in Nursing Career

    I think I would resign from a place that put me on suspension for minor mistakes! Nursing can be brutal, and I think they are trying to tell you something. Better to leave on your own terms, but I...

  9. im hating nursing rn

    NurseHotFlash replied to fallenfromair's topic in Nursing Career

    My hospital is always looking for people to work nights, and I think most hospitals are the same. Maybe you should apply and underline "Willing to work

  10. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am new to CVICU and am trying to learn, but when I ask questions some of the experienced nurses roll their eyes and give condescending answers. Then they complain to the charge nurse about how...

  11. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the advice guys! I will keep asking questions, and will not risk my patient's over

  12. CVICU - Eating their young

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Excellent advice amzyRN! Thanks for your thoughtful

  13. Fresh Heart Training

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am new to CVICU and have been taking step down patients, trying to get my feet wet. It is coming up on 6 months, and I am supposed to start taking fresh hearts soon. I have tried studying meds,...

  14. Personality At Work vs. At Home

    NurseHotFlash replied to pinkiepieRN's topic in General Nursing

    I am just the

  15. June 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

    NurseHotFlash replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    It's just another accommodation for the morbidly

  16. New to CVSICU...cardiac gtts

    NurseHotFlash replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the excellent web

  17. Life After Med/Surg

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Would like to hear from nurses that gave up Med/Surg for another type of nursing. Happy endings please. I need a

  18. Life After Med/Surg

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Thanks guys for the honest feedback. I know med/surg is killing me, but I am adicted to the challenges. Every day I say "Today will be different. I will be so efficient that everything will get...

  19. Newsflash: Med/Surg RN's have the toughest job

    NurseHotFlash replied to Guttercat's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Just heard last night, that our PRN nurses will have the option of refusing med/surg assignments! That pretty much says it

  20. Is 7 the new 5?

    NurseHotFlash replied to Capco56's topic in Medical-Surgical

    On my floor, we have six always, but have been promised 5 patients for months. At times we get 7, but not often. We are supposed to have walkie/talkies, but we call codes often. I wonder what the...

  21. Santyl

    NurseHotFlash replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Thanks so much for your

  22. Santyl

    NurseHotFlash posted a topic in Wound, Ostomy, Continence

    Can some of you guys give me advise on how to use this stuff? I got an order the other day that said "apply to pink area of wound". I thought this was a medicine for debridement, and I was afraid...

  23. 1st Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    NurseHotFlash replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    Management told him to try to fit in, but he still won't eat cafeteria

  24. 2nd Nursing Cartoon caption contest - win $100

    NurseHotFlash replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    sorry to bother you at home doctor, but could we get an order for a stat ekg for room

  25. Funny things patients say !

    NurseHotFlash replied to TAM's topic in Nursing Humor

    A 650 lb patient explained her obesity this way. "My Daddy had thyroids, and I do