*LadyNurse*

*LadyNurse*

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  1. Name that rhythm...

    *LadyNurse* posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey you cardiac kings and queens... Can someone put a name to this rhythm? I was thinking a 2:1 AV Block, Mobitz

  2. Duke, Rex, or WakeMed

    *LadyNurse* posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Hi all, I will be relocating to the Raleigh area this summer. What facility seems to be "the one to work for" as far as pay, morale, opportunities for advancement...etc. I'm a BSN CCRN with 9 years...

  3. Duke, Rex, or WakeMed

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Keep me posted, I'd like to know what you think of the facility once you settle

  4. More $$/hr for CCRN?

    *LadyNurse* replied to cabgnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We get an extra $1.00/hr and our facility will reimburse you for the test fee if you

  5. Ccrn

    *LadyNurse* replied to gaonsi's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took my exam and passed it in January. I probably devoted a good 2 months of devoted study time. I actually purchased prep materials about a year prior. I have 5 years of ICU experience . I think...

  6. LVNs in the ICU

    *LadyNurse* replied to TexRN08's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have one LPN in our unit and that nurse has been there for well over 30 years. There hasn't been another one hired since. I think that it can sometimes it can be difficult to manage your own...

  7. Insulin gtt rates

    *LadyNurse* posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What is the highest rate for an insulin gtt that you have come

  8. CCRN CRAM :/

    *LadyNurse* replied to Danielle_thompson84's topic in Critical Care

    I took and passed the exam in January. Your prep materials are the same ones that I used. I also listened to the Cammie House-Francher podcasts. The exam is difficult, but as an experienced ICU...

  9. Documentation in the ICU

    *LadyNurse* posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    How often to you document assessments in your ICU? What is your charting like? At my facility we chart full head to toe assessments every four hours, vitals qhour, etc. Sometimes it is more often...

  10. Shift change and visitation in ICU/stepdown

    *LadyNurse* replied to opossum's topic in MICU, SICU

    Your facility sounds similar to ours. We restrict visiting from 0630-0730 and 1830-1930. In Our ICU there are only 2 visitors per patient and no children under the age of 10. We are currently in the...

  11. Med Surg Nurses That Switched Over to ICU Nursing

    *LadyNurse* replied to GaMommy81's topic in MICU, SICU

    SICU can be a scary place, especially for a new nurse. We have had more than a few newbies come through our unit. Some have succeeded and others have not. The one constant that I have observed is that...

  12. Insulin gtt rates

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow... The highest that I've seen was 49

  13. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    *LadyNurse* replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    I stand corrected, when I went back to work I started inquiring as to whether the floor nurses had to have ACLS. It is not required; they can schedule themselves for the class when it is offered, but...

  14. ICU nurses, Is 3:1 patient to nurse ratio a common occurence or am I just tripping?

    *LadyNurse* replied to Scrubs911's topic in MICU, SICU

    Really? Honestly I never put much thought into it because as a new nurse (8 years ago) starting on a Med-Surg floor, I was required to have ACLS (as were all RNs) and all employees of the hospital had...

  15. CCRN

    *LadyNurse* posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I wanted to let you guys know that it's official...I'm a CCRN. All the studying and prep payed off! :)

  16. CCRN

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    try to get the cammie House-Francher podcast. She lectures about the changes in core curriculum and she had a portion dedicated to behavioral. The Pass CCRN is too detailed, I just used the CD for...

  17. CCRN

    *LadyNurse* replied to shuccrn's topic in Critical Care

    I took mine on 1/18/13 and passed. The prep that you listed is just about what I used. I also had the Cammie Francher podcasts. I utilized my pass ccrn DVD a lot, I took the mock exams to prepare...

  18. CCRN

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you. I have two dialysis questions myself...one related to CRRT vs HD and the other was a question basically asking what should I do if my patient has medications due and they are having

  19. CCRN

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in MICU, SICU

    I used the Gasparis CCRN review DVD and her Q&A book I also used the Pass CCRN review CD rom (the book is way too detailed) I was surprised by how much I did know on the exam...don't get me wrong,...

  20. CCRN EXAM

    *LadyNurse* replied to henryburdick's topic in Critical Care

    I am using the Cammy House-Fancher, ACNP podcasts. They were free on

  21. CCRN EXAM

    *LadyNurse* replied to henryburdick's topic in Critical Care

    I'm studying for CCRN myself. I have the LGV DVDs, the Pass CCRN book/CD, and I have been listening to the podcasts on itunes. I plan on taking it in January 2013. I feel like I may be ready. I am...

  22. Need ideas to reward nurses that successfully pass their CCRN

    *LadyNurse* replied to cjuricek2621's topic in Critical Care

    Our facility gives a $1.00/hr raise for CCRN certification, your name on a plaque, reinbursement of the initial exam fee AND pays for the renewal fee. Not a bad deal.

  23. Name that rhythm...

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No, I'm not a student. LOL. I'm just not a Rhythm Queen, either. I'm that nurse that will need her calipers and a quick reference guide. No offense

  24. Name that rhythm...

    *LadyNurse* replied to *LadyNurse*'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just a little Hx: This rhythm belongs to a 44 y/o female admitted with ARF secondary to a vanco trough of 44! She has a history of recent endocarditis (hence the home vanco) and a mitral valve...

  25. Chlorhexidine Baths

    *LadyNurse* replied to ckh23's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our facility has implemented the policy that any patient that has a central line access must be bathed with chlorhexidine to prevent cental line associated