dwoodruff RN

dwoodruff is a RN and specializes in ICU, ED, Med-Surg, Progressive Care.

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1. Acdmy Med/Surg Nsg Certification

   dwoodruff replied to vinni's topic in Medical-Surgical

   Certification is a personal and professional accomplishment. According to a research study by the ANA, certified nurses reported: -More confidence -Better collaborative relationships with physicians...

2. Oximetry questions

   dwoodruff replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

   Ether, SpO2: what you read off the pulse oximetry machine (pulse oximetry oxygen saturation). Normal is 95-100%. SvO2: oxygen saturation in central venous blood (it's like the SaO2 of venous blood)....

3. Midlife Career Change - Need Advice!

   dwoodruff replied to alphafe's topic in Nursing Career

   I taught students that ranged from 18 to 65 years-old. "Too old" is an excuse for not pursuing your goals. Some of my best students were over 40. If this has been a dream of yours, do it no matter...

4. If ONE more person tells me......

   dwoodruff replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

   The only advantage I can think of is to be able to care for the patient who drives up to the ER with injuries requiring spinal stabilization. Nurses are not taught to extricate patients from vehicles,...

5. If ONE more person tells me......

   dwoodruff replied to SnowymtnRN's topic in Emergency

   Frankly, I'm surprised. I've heard of flight nurses needing EMT training. That makes sense, since they do scene runs. But ER nurses needing EMT training??? Get your resume together and focus on...

6. What are the Most Common Emergencies in Long-Term Care?

   dwoodruff posted a topic in Geriatric, LTC

   I have been asked to put together some educational materials about how to handle common emergencies in long-term care. However, my current practice is hospital-based. Can any of you folks help me...

7. What do med surg nusres do?

   dwoodruff replied to nluvsj's topic in Medical-Surgical

   What type of patients do you care for? Med Surg is the title given to general hospital nurses. Really, this is no longer valid. Most Med Surg floors have some sort of specialty (vascular, urology,...