geekgolightly

geekgolightly BSN, RN

MICU, neuro, orthotrauma

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  1. CKMB, Troponin

    geekgolightly replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i went and looked up the rise and fall to be sure. ckmb will generally return to normal within 72 hours of injury and troponin stays elevated for up to 10 days....

  2. CKMB, Troponin

    geekgolightly replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Elevated CKMB and troponin can be both. You need other testing like and EKG, physical exam, hx, relief with sl nitro to help differentiate between unstable angina and an mi. With CHF exacerbation, you...

  3. Anyone going baby friendly?

    geekgolightly replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Like with a car seat, isn't that something they should plan for? OTOH, I don't see what the big deal is giving a mom who chooses to bottlefeed formula. If the formula companies want to give away their...

  4. Would really appreciate some help on assignment.

    geekgolightly replied to ArmanC's topic in General Nursing

    1. What brought you into the field of nursing? I helped my bff give birth and was fascinated by the task of helping her get through this crisis. I decided I wanted to be a midwife, so I went to...

  5. accurate I&O's possible??

    geekgolightly replied to hirochan's topic in General Nursing

    I think it's entirely possible to accurately keep track of everything you and the tech give to the patient and the patient pees out as long as they are cooperative... until it hits more than five...

  6. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    So good it should be a bumper sticker. Only a few people out there would get it,

  7. Anyone going baby friendly?

    geekgolightly replied to babyktchr's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In what way are you required to discriminate against someone who chooses to bottle

  8. I am doing a research project on why nurses become nurses

    geekgolightly replied to dmckague's topic in General Nursing

    Why did you choose nursing as a career? I helped my bff give birth and was fascinated by the task of helping her get through this crisis. I decided I wanted to be a midwife, so I went to nursing...

  9. what will be change of blood preesure?

    geekgolightly replied to hnwxmo's topic in General Nursing

    Here here. If you like, post what you think the answers are with your rationale and then I bet people will be willing to help you think it all

  10. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Actually I won't do kids because it would break my heart every single shift. No way I could handle watching kids die over and over and over. That's mind numbingly

  11. if i decided to be a doctor, i would be.....

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    committed as per part of my living

  12. Using Propofol for conscious sedation

    geekgolightly replied to wtbcrna's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    For anyone interested in propofol infusion syndrome, this is an interesting article.

  13. what area of nursing do you never see yourself working in?

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    Absolutely no OR. Would rather chew off my arm than step foot in an OR. I work ICU and would enjoy L&D I think. Might be my next specialty. But sick kids I can't do, so no PICU or NICU. Also no...

  14. I don't care anymore, I'm never saying another thing...

    geekgolightly replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

    Is it possible that the wording you used made it seem like negativity rather than constructive criticism? I am reaching here, I know, but I always try and look at every possibility in terms of what I...

  15. From BSN to MD?

    geekgolightly replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

    It's true. Plenty of history and english lit majors get into med school as long as they complete the pre reqs, have a great GPA and MCAT score, it really really doesn't matter what the degree in. I...

  16. From BSN to MD?

    geekgolightly replied to dancer_meggs's topic in General Nursing

    A BSN is smart because you can fall back on it and use it while waiting the year or two it takes to get in med school. GPA >3.6, MCAT >29, volunteer somewhere and don't screw up your interview...

  17. Are you part-time or full-time?

    geekgolightly replied to jlove86's topic in General Nursing

    part time. i like my sanity. self schedule. sort of. they accommodate, but they put me where they need me 8 hour shifts. again, i like my sanity. med and dental. PTO, long term diability, 401 if i...

  18. New Male Nurse x 5 months and still anxious..super dooper anxious!

    geekgolightly replied to NewDude's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's hard, isn't it? After six years of floor nursing, I transferred to ICU and for the first 8 months, I felt as though I would fall apart after every shift. I was petrified of going into work. I...

  19. Flush bag when giving IVP meds?

    geekgolightly replied to carebear01's topic in General Nursing

    Flush with NS, give med, slow flush with NS. No need to hand a bag for IVPB

  20. ...ICU ...good idea??

    geekgolightly replied to RXD, RN's topic in General Nursing

    I think the "learning bad habits" vs "needs to learn how to care effectively for patients and families before hitting the unit" argument is highly individual. My preceptors were all happy they could...

  21. Blue Dogs Fill Their Bowls with Cash

    geekgolightly posted a topic in Activism, Healthcare

    http://www.publicintegrity.org/articles/entry/1572/ Key Findings: * Nearly 54 percent of the Blue Dog PAC's contributions this year have come from three sectors: health care PACs, energy PACs, and...

  22. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    geekgolightly replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I really don't need to go over the PASS book other than to clarify? That's a huge relief. I did get the Gasparis DVD's but have not yet watched them. I'll start with cardio and pulmonary unless I...

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    geekgolightly replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I bought the PASS CCRN book and I am about to start studying. I took a test to see where I was and I received a 68% score. How bad is this and what score do I need to achieve to assure myself that I...

  24. what is the best/worst specialty docs to work with...

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    alot of bad neurosurgeons out there. don't confuse them with neurologists though, people, because it's a whole different breed. neurosurgeons are cowboys with fine motor

  25. what is the best/worst specialty docs to work with...

    geekgolightly replied to ErinDel's topic in General Nursing

    worst - cvts surgeons specializing in trauma best - neurologists, but i might be biased because i love that field so