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  1. CCU vs. CVICU

    NsgTiger posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I was just hoping someone could explain the difference b/w CCU and CVICU. I figured a cardiac ICU was just that; how is it differentiated b/w CCU and CVICU? I am looking to apply for an internship...

  2. Texas Nurse abandonment laws

    NsgTiger replied to mattsmom81's topic in Texas Nursing

    That's news to me! Just might be worth looking into a bit

  3. I am afriad to work in a hospital

    NsgTiger replied to shalom's topic in General Nursing

    Try finding a hospital that offers an internship. That way you start in a smaller group of new people and you are assisted in learning/relearning nursing

  4. Best critical care reference

    NsgTiger posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I recently started in critical care and was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what you have found to be the best quick reference for critical care - ACLS, labs, emergency/cardiac drugs, etc.....

  5. my laptop, in hindsight

    NsgTiger replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have been considering getting a Mac but I don't know much about them. As far as transfering data b/w Mac and Windows, how does that work? Could I receive a windows/word document from someone and...

  6. my laptop, in hindsight

    NsgTiger replied to alansmith52's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have been considering getting a Mac but I don't know much about them. As far as transfering data b/w Mac and Windows, how does that work? Could I receive a windows/word document from someone and...

  7. Job satisfaction/disatisfaction Internal/external or both

    NsgTiger replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it's the "more holy than thou" attitude that can be a bear to work with... unfortunately it is common in this

  8. Does your employer recognize "Nurse's Day"?

    NsgTiger replied to OCCHCanada's topic in General Nursing

    My place has hospital week, nothing special for

  9. Swan Ganz Cath Question

    NsgTiger replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    We also use room temp

  10. What can you tell family?

    NsgTiger posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know that there are lots of veteran nurses out there that can help me with this. I am new out of school and have been working in the MICU for about 4 months now. I am having difficulty in knowing...

  11. What can you tell family?

    NsgTiger replied to NsgTiger's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for your responses. This particular situation was so frustrating. I knew how gravely ill this man was and so did the family member. Problem was that without an official discussion from...

  12. interesting analisys on U.S. foreign policy

    NsgTiger replied to menetopali's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I agree with mkue...well

  13. 12 hr shifts

    NsgTiger replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Texas Nursing

    Where I work, 3 12's each week (36h/pay period) is full time for benefits. I usually work 4 12's then 3 12's in a pay period for a total of 84 hours. Some work 3 12's then 3 12's and an 8 to get 80h...

  14. what's the exact meaning

    NsgTiger replied to Oreo's topic in International Nursing

    I would take that as: 26-35/hr base pay (depending on experience I'm sure) and an additional differential pay per hour added to the base pay for hours worked on nights and weekends....that's the way...

  15. what's the exact meaning

    NsgTiger replied to Oreo's topic in International Nursing

    I would take that as: 26-35/hr base pay (depending on experience I'm sure) and an additional differential pay per hour added to the base pay for hours worked on nights and weekends....that's the way...

  16. The results are in

    NsgTiger replied to nekhismom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey Nekhismom, Congrats on passing! I guess you got things straight with the Texas BNE since you are moving out here, right? I totally understand your frustrations with them, but things are good now...

  17. A frog walks into a bank...

    NsgTiger replied to kc ccurn's topic in Nursing Humor

    cute! very cute!

  18. Hospitals in Boston; fun?

    NsgTiger replied to Steph in Boston's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know anything about Boston but I have teched on a psych floor and know people who have teched on L&D, so those positions do

  19. entry level education for nurses

    NsgTiger replied to jnoonan's topic in General Nursing

    "Let's not forget that BSNs are brainwashed while in school to believe THEY are the cream of the crop over associate and diploma grads. Has something to do with that "critical thinking" crap." Enough...

  20. why do we baby our pts

    NsgTiger replied to MAGIK GIRL's topic in Emergency

    I totally agree..it is their health. They need to take some responsibility b/c it is ultimately up to them how healthy they will be. Sometimes it is just a waist of time to invest so heavily in a pt...

  21. +My first patient on a ballooon pump...

    NsgTiger replied to Noney's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good job... sounds like fun! I am still waiting for my first IABP. It is overwhelming but so cool to be in the CCU. I can't wait for the day when I get my first grain of confidence (it won't be for...

  22. Wanting to be seen as an adult!!

    NsgTiger replied to emily_rn_03's topic in General Nursing

    In this situation, I would half jokingly make a few comments about the fact that I am not a child... like "geez, I feel like your my mother what's with all this kiddo stuff" (smiling ofcourse) Good...

  23. Things Med students/residents have taught me

    NsgTiger replied to harry Krishna's topic in General Nursing

    Use caution when inserting a chest tube or you just might end up in the opposite side of the chest cavity (and if your attending tells you this happened and shows you the xray, don't try to deny it -...

  24. Best critical care reference

    NsgTiger posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I recently started in critical care and was wondering if any of you guys could tell me what you have found to be the best quick reference for critical care - ACLS, labs, emergency/cardiac drugs, etc.....

  25. Best critical care reference

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

    Thanks, I'll check it out...sounds like what I am looking