bigshoelover

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1. Responsibilities re. removing from life support

   bigshoelover replied to Mahage's topic in MICU, SICU

   Ahhh, yes this is shocking to a new grad/nurse as it was for me when I first began. You will learn to realize, when death is imminent and the family is suffering, and at times it's because of the...

2. Transition in Position

   bigshoelover replied to bigshoelover's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thanks for your responses...I really appreciate it. I have accepted the position and plan to begin in approx 1 month, after the directors talk and decide on a final date. Thanks again, very

3. Transition in Position

   bigshoelover posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I work in MICU and have worked there for almost 5 years. I began 2 days after graduation and this is all I know. I enjoy the pace and intesity immensely. I recently was approached (after voicing...

4. nasal trumpet for fecal incontinence

   bigshoelover replied to wkeith's topic in MICU, SICU

   I work in MICU and we use them alot, but have recently (w/i last 12 mo) began consistently using FMS, which are better for pt tissues. Rectal trumpets are good in the interim...but is very dependent...