EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing
I have been reading the CVICU's copy of Thelan's Critical Care Nursing at work when I haven't been busy. Seems to have similar content to the 3-ton Brunner and Suddarth's Medical-Surgical Nursing....
EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing
This is an interesting thread. I do not know anything about Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass, Lap-Band, or other procedures. What are the most common types of bariatric surgery performed today? What are the...
Would a CVICU be better experience than a SICU? I would imagine you would not get the full spectrum of patient's in the CVICU, just heart and respiratory (important, but
Breathing and positive self talk sounds like a good idea. What really worked for me is thinking about my classmates in a similar situation and than realizing that there was no body that could handle...
EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to EmeraldNYL's topic in General Nursing
My thoughts are if you can't make people happy you should go into vet medicine. We are working with people here. Isn't it nice when you are seeking directions and someone takes the time out to show...
The new employee has a good point, but what if the fluid in the lock drains out while you are removing the tubing? What if there is some backflow into the
EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Pete495's topic in General Nursing
Great variety of opinions! I can see where everyone is coming from. I am glad that these reports are around since recently I received some droplets in the face while watching a fellow nurse tech...
EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to CarolineRn's topic in General Nursing
A member of my immediate family has been on Prozac since I was 6. It has changed her life for the better and I have no doubt that it saved her life. It is hard for me to understand her disease...
EricTAMUCC-BSN replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in General Nursing
Fire Wolf: It is not in your scope of practice to have the patient sign the consent forms. It is the doctors obligation to explain the procedure and the risks and benefits. I'm sure you can find...