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  1. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    YAY YOU! I love hearing about people passing, and your post was a great one! Very

  2. Don't touch that!

    nursecass posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Do any of you have problems with doctors coming into rooms and changing things without telling you and then leaving the room? If so, how do you deal with this? We have been having increasing problems...

  3. Starting in ICU

    nursecass replied to MB37's topic in First Year After Licensure

    First of all CONGRATS!! It sounds like you get a GREAT orientation-I would take that time as being just like in school more. (I'm a little jealous!) Take advantage of every learning opportunity...

  4. University of Arizona Accelerated BSN

    nursecass replied to relentlessrunner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    That couldn't be more true! That was my biggest complaint while I was there-you get all book smart people when you get all 4.0s! Grades do not make the nurse, and in some cases, prereq's don't even...

  5. Upset

    nursecass replied to sarbell's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, congrats on graduating and passing your boards! I'm so sorry you are having such difficulties. I had some of the same issues when I was looking for jobs before I graduated/moved. It...

  6. So...do you really use this stuff in the hospital?

    nursecass replied to cherubhipster's topic in General Nursing

    NatKat nailed this I think. I am also in an ICU, as a previous poster was, and I constantly worry about safety, ABC's, lines, potentials, etc., but I also use some of the "fluff" I was taught in...

  7. Patients with drug issues vs. the doctor playing dumb about it!

    nursecass replied to nursey07's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think this sounds quite as silly as you make it seem. Comfort measures can be used with pain meds for certain patients. It is clear from her previous posts that she is not expecting JUST...

  8. Re: AZ & NH are both compact states, what gives?

    nursecass replied to FromNH2VAwherenext's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was having the same problems! I actually got licensed in AZ, and have moved to NM thinking I was covered. But recently it has been explained to me the way that elkpark has said, and so I'll have...

  9. End of life therapeutic music

    nursecass posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was attempting to have a very textbook therapeutic moment with a patient that was getting ready to pass this week and ran into a problem-during her bath I was trying to play some...

  10. End of life therapeutic music

    nursecass replied to nursecass's topic in MICU, SICU

    I understand that, but I am thinking about those where there is no family around, or they are unable to bring in music-just a general CD for cases like these. My lady this week her family extubated...

  11. Insulin injections...when to give in.

    nursecass replied to KalipsoRed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Did the son ever give a reason why you shouldn't give it in the abdomen, or was he just saying not to give it to her in her abdomen? Next time you have a family member insisting something you can...

  12. How far did you travel?

    nursecass replied to Lylesmom's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was commuting an hour each way for a year. But with gas prices going up, and a few scares on the road (blinking and opening my eyes WAY further down the road than I should have; having to pull over...

  13. Grossest Thing You've Ever Seen

    nursecass replied to sicushells's topic in General Nursing

    OMG all of these posts have me laughing SO hard! And gagging a little! My grossest story: I took care of a guy who was 450 lbs and 23 yrs old, and clearly hygiene was not his priority (at least not...

  14. Paramedic vs. RN dilemma in Abq.

    nursecass replied to Ramrodthegreat's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not sure I can break down pro's and con's for you, but you could try job shadowing for one shift in each field and see which one calls to you more. I know Presbyterian Downtown (the one on...

  15. University of Arizona Accelerated BSN

    nursecass replied to relentlessrunner's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I graduated from the regular program at UofA, and have talked to the admissions program people a LOT over the last few years. As of a year ago both the accelerated and regular programs both worked...

  16. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    yay!! congrats! :yeah:enjoy your

  17. Night Shift Tips Wanted!

    nursecass replied to BerryHappy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I've been on nights for a year now, and was on nights during summer vacations during nursing school, and here is what I've found to work best: *The night before I work I try to stay up late (but I...

  18. HELP!!! OB nurse transferring to ICU

    nursecass replied to italyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Welcome to Critical Care! I certainly hope you enjoy the change-it is a different world, but I think a great one! The two books that have helped me the most were Critical Care Made Incredibly Easy...

  19. Ugh-worst thing I've ever done to a patient...

    nursecass posted a topic in General Nursing

    :bluecry1:So last night I had the WORST experience that I've had since I started working in hospitals 8 years ago, and I just need to get it out to people that will understand. Last night a nurse...

  20. Ugh-worst thing I've ever done to a patient...

    nursecass replied to nursecass's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all so much for the positive support! I think that is just what I needed. The guy did live, and amazingly went home today! I've broken ribs before, just not on someone that was able to...

  21. General assessment in SICU

    nursecass replied to JLKNurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've had people when sedated that reflexively grip hands when something is placed in them. Not at all purposeful, but just as soon as you touch their palms they close their hand (so if your fingers...

  22. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    nursecass replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    I'm really really really hoping to go! I'm thinking even if my hospital doesn't pay for any of it I will try to go. (I'm putting in my PTO request as soon as possible-I think I have to wait until...

  23. bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    nursecass replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    I've read that as well, but experience tells me differently. When I started on my unit I was totally against it (due to research findings), but after seeing it work for numerous nurses I am more...

  24. bolusing a trach with ns but not suctioning afterwards

    nursecass replied to Happiness08's topic in General Nursing

    There is actually a great deal of research available saying NOT to do this. Most research shows that infusing an ETT/Trach before suctioning is not beneficial to the patient. It takes longer for the...

  25. New grad, what to do before I start work

    nursecass replied to ChinUp's topic in MICU, SICU

    Congrats on passing NCLEX! What a great accomplishment! I agree with others about just enjoying your time off-and enjoy Cabo! (I'm totally jealous of that!) I started into a CVICU as a new grad...