chele44

chele44 has 2 years experience.

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1. nasal then oral suctioning

   chele44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Ok...I was told that if you use a catheter for suctioning, you should do the nasal route first then oral b/c the mouth is dirtier. But I had student nurses come on our unit and their instructor told...

2. Opinions on a book-Critical Care Made Incredibly Easy

   chele44 replied to chele44's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks

3. Opinions on a book-Critical Care Made Incredibly Easy

   chele44 posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just bought the Critical Care Made Incredibly Easy book (2nd Ed.) and was wondering if anyone has it and what they think of it. I am halfway thru my orientation in ICU and wanted a general reference...

4. I'm starting clinicals...

   chele44 replied to toya1908's topic in General Students

   Don't be nervous about meeting your patients. Talk to them, get to know them. They will most likely be willing to tell you everything about them and what they've been through. Get good at doing your...

5. Can I get opinions please?

   chele44 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   I'm starting the second semester of my first year of an Assoc. program. I currently work as a nurse tech in the ICU. My intention was to start in this unit upon graduation. However, when I spoke with...