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  1. any guess about low pCO2?

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yup...Tidal volumes. We had intubated at 6 p.m. and, honestly, I overlooked his TV. Next day, TV 1000's. Funny how sometimes the simple stuff flies over your head. Thanks for everyone's input!!...

  2. Heading to San Fran

    registeredin06 posted a topic in California Nursing

    I realize that there is already a post about CA nursing, but it is outdated and extremely long and messy. I am looking for information about the San Francisco area. I plan on doing my first travel...

  3. is it that bad???

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh, I'm so sorry, I was "settled". I guess it is difficult sometimes to read someone's emotions without the verbal expressions and body language!! No worry, I don't get too excited on a discussion...

  4. is it that bad???

    registeredin06 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I often use the same suction tubing for the inline suctioning of an ETT as well as for the yankeur. I remove the suction from the inline tubing and attached to the yankeur periodically when oral...

  5. Can't sleep the night before I go into work

    registeredin06 replied to marilynmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Definately agree. I don't know what or why, but I go through the same thing. Nursing for 2.5 years, and still happens. Lots of nurses go through it. It's only when I don't work the next morning...

  6. is it that bad???

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in MICU, SICU

    No, no, no. First off, am I on the babies thread? If so, I apologize, I'm speaking of adults. Second of all, we have a piece of suction tubing that connects to the wall on one end and to the end of...

  7. The eternal K+ debate

    registeredin06 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    greater than 4.0. we use the same protocol on most of our ICU pt.'s, and ALWAYS for our cardiac pt.'s, unless, of course their creatinine is high or they are dialysis pt.-then it may

  8. The eternal K+ debate

    registeredin06 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We use 20 mEq in 100cc over 1 hour, unless we have only peripheral access, then it's 10 mEq's over 1 hour. We administer and recheck until K+ in greater that 4.0. If serum K+ is 3.6-4.0 we replace...

  9. Arterial line insertion by the RN

    registeredin06 replied to CactusFlower's topic in MICU, SICU

    RT's do the a-lines at my facility. We also have CV-techs, who are further trained RT's-they do our PICC lines and set up our PA caths when a pt. returns from OR, they also line out our balloon pumps...

  10. BP cuff or A line

    registeredin06 replied to labman's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I ALWAYS check a NIBP at the beginning of my shift or immediately when they return from OR. If it correlates to my a-line, I go with the a-line. If there is quite a discrepancy, I notify the...

  11. calling all travelers!

    registeredin06 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi. I am looking for info regarding travel nursing: average pay, living stipend, any recommended agencies, etc. I have been an ICU Rn for 2 yrs and would like to start traveling a year from now with...

  12. calling all travelers!

    registeredin06 replied to registeredin06's topic in Travel

    Hey thanks for the info. You are right--I plan on doing a couple local assignments before then to build my resume. I appreciate your

  13. Pay scale for different states/best opportunities?

    registeredin06 replied to candiceena's topic in General Nursing

    I work for Mayo Clinic Hospital in Arizona. With two years experience I make 28.00/hr on day shift. Add an extra 6.50/hr for nights. Decent, yes. Not enough to buy a home in this area. Cost of living...

  14. Am I going to die?

    registeredin06 replied to 2bnurselovescoffee's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure what the correct reply is, but personally I always ask them in return "Do you feel like you're dying?" This allows for further assessment, because, nurselovescoffee, when they say that to...

  15. My Story / Mayo Clinic

    registeredin06 replied to buffscotty's topic in Nursing Career

    You are rediculous!! If it was so traumatizing to your boyfriend, why isn't he trying to get them fired? It sounds as though you were jealous of all the cute and intelligent women caring for your...