Sunny66

Sunny66 specializes in Tele, ICU.

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1. Starting at MICU in 2 weeks...what do I need to review???

   Sunny66 replied to BGmedsestra's topic in MICU, SICU

   Review all vasoactive meds/drips. Know them as well as you can - you'll get to know them well. Propofol and blood pressure - know the relationship Pain meds and blood pressure - this relationship you...

2. **Is it really THAT bad!!??**

   Sunny66 replied to SDSoccerChick32's topic in Nursing Career

   WOW - I know we vent a lot here, but I love my work LOVE IT. I chose not to go to med school and I am so grateful. I respect physicians - have a few in the family - but as nurses we really play a...

3. Salaries..

   Sunny66 replied to noworries's topic in Nursing Career

   California cost of living is high - particularly housing. But the salaries are big. If you have the capacity to live in a shared/roommate situation and don't spend a ton on extra stuff (shopping,...

4. In a slump

   Sunny66 replied to b eyes's topic in Nursing Career

   I am very sympathetic. My situation is similar and I hope that you can find some resolution in yours. My question to all is: How do you move forward if that DON, or manager, is you reference and can...

5. heavy work

   Sunny66 replied to kforgood's topic in Nursing Career

   Nursing is physical work. In the ICU, we reposition patients a minimum of every 2 hours, usually with assistance. But consider that the average patient is not 70 lbs. It is common for nurses to...

6. Getting licensed in new State to travel

   Sunny66 replied to AnneM's topic in Travel

   I am several months away from jumping on the travel band-wagon, so I think I have plenty of time to iron out licenses, especially if the agency reimburses. I was really interested in how the compact...

7. Getting licensed in new State to travel

   Sunny66 replied to AnneM's topic in Travel

   I am a little naive when it comes to all of this, so excuse my lack of knowledge. I am a nurse in California (not a compact state) and I am thinking of travel nursing. IF I obtain a license in a...

8. Help the new girl in the Springs

   Sunny66 replied to MacsWife's topic in Colorado Nursing

   Well it can be done. I am a UCCS accelerated grad and did manage to finish my pre-reqs in the year prior to starting the nursing curriculum. I had 8 classes to complete and did it at UCCS, including...