stressgal

stressgal RN

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  1. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    stressgal replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry to offend. Not a nurse manager, never intend to be a nurse manager. Just a staff RN. By all means if you wish take a day PTO, call off that's fine. If you are not comfortable driving to work,...

  2. How do you manage to get to work in snow storms ?

    stressgal replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    My way of thinking is you chose your profession, you choose where you live, you choose where you work and you choose your transportation, suck it up and deal with it. I have never missed a day due to...

  3. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    stressgal replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    I can't comment on the math courses. I had completed statistics at a local University as I was working on my ADN and did not need to take any math

  4. massaging a hematoma post sheath removal

    stressgal replied to msperkey's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Apply pressure, no massaging. We can use a femstop when pulling a sheath but hardly ever do. I believe manual pressure is still the Gold

  5. Current students in Chamberlain Online RN-BSN

    stressgal replied to blueheaven's topic in General Nursing

    My BSN was conferred in October with Chamberlain, took me just over 12 months to complete. I took on average 2 classes per session. I found them a dream to work with, very professional, quick to...

  6. ICU fighting admissions?

    stressgal replied to NurseyPoo7's topic in General Nursing

    I am a bit comforted in knowing this is not only an issue in my facility. I really do believe that rapid response teams assist the Med/Surg nurses in preventing detioration of patients and bad...

  7. How many daily one-to-one assignments does your unit have on average?

    stressgal replied to gscott's topic in MICU, SICU

    Post PCI patients are 1:1 for the first hour, IABP patients 1:1 as long as they are on the pump. Other patients are often 1:1 for a short time at admission, then we may pick up another patient. I...

  8. Critical Care question about nursing experience

    stressgal replied to RACH22689's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There are hospitals that hire new grads for critical care. Some offer a critical care internship, providing training and then offering some participants posiitons. Some smaller hospitals will place...

  9. ED Admissions

    stressgal replied to ashleyjean3's topic in MICU, SICU

    I too cannot imagine leaving the ICU, and any patient I have to transport a patient up to the unit. At my facility it is a combination of RN and medics that bring the patient to the

  10. RN-BSN online how long is your program?

    stressgal replied to changeofpaceRN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I completed my BSN in one year. Cheaper, no. There are many different options out there. With a little research (alot of it has been done for you on this forum) you should find a program that works...

  11. What procedures do you have in place for visitors?

    stressgal replied to MaryAnn_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We currently rapid screen every patient admited for MRSA. Needless to say we get alot of patients from ECF's who come back positive. They are placed in contact isolation, the family/visitor is...

  12. Is it to much to ask.....

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

    I too have experienced and observed these types of behaviours in my career. It's hard, and it's uncalled for. I really believe it stems from generational differences. At my employer the most...

  13. new grad - worth taking ACLS class before being hired?

    stressgal replied to birdgardner's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would recommend waiting. The advantage to waiting is that your employer should provide the course as part of you training. No it is not as expensive as a college degree but it is costly. I teach...

  14. Passed the NCLEX-RN @ 75

    stressgal replied to juzagrl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats and welcome to the

  15. First two BSN classes done!

    stressgal replied to Lunah's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Lunah congrats on completing your first courses with Chamberlain. I just completed my capstone course so I guess I could call myself an Alumni of Chamberlain. I really enjoyed the process and thought...

  16. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    stressgal replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    LOL! Sounds as if it's the same as where I work. I love doing admission assessments on dead patients, seems as if I do them a couple of times a year. I am jelous that you all have Doc's who will place...

  17. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    stressgal replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree that patients should not be brought to a unit a "mess". Many times I have received patients lying in dried feces. This is just not acceptable. I also have a problem in my facility with...

  18. Rapid Response Team Members: Input desired!

    stressgal replied to robred's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    a. 250 b. a rapid response bag, contains a doppler, bp cuff, steth, and I can't remember what else. I know it's heavy as I lug it up the stairs. :) These are the only items I have ever needed to pull...

  19. Anyone attending or graduated from Chamberlain?

    stressgal replied to L&D-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I will complete my BSN in 3 weeks with Chamberlain. I started in October of last year so it has taken me just about a year to complete. I could have been finished already but I decided to take 8 weeks...

  20. Low census input help

    stressgal replied to litlamp's topic in General Nursing

    Each unit tracks who has been called off low census and when. It rotates. For instance I am next in line to take a low census day, everyone else in my unit has taken a low census day since I last did....

  21. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    stressgal replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My heart goes out to you as I can empathize. It makes for a very challenging shift. It does sound as if you could have used some assistance from the lead nurse instead of a lesson. I think it is great...

  22. Frequency of running/documenting telemetry strips

    stressgal replied to BennyRsMom's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My facility requires q4 hour running of monitor strips. I do document the intervals as this is the best way for me be aware of changes. Of course if there is any significant changes noted or...

  23. Should I re-enter nursing?

    stressgal replied to cialynnmk's topic in General Nursing

    The great thing about nursing is that it offers so many different options. Sit down and make a list of pros and cons and formulate your decision from there. Only you know what you want to

  24. suctioning the intubated patient...1 nurse/RT or 2?

    stressgal replied to kessadawn's topic in MICU, SICU

    We too only use in line suctioning. I never need to call or wait for the RT to suction. It is within my scope of

  25. New grad wanting to go into Critical Care area- Advice needed!

    stressgal replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You can also look for, and apply to, a critical care fellowship. Many of the hospitals in this area offer a fellowship for new grads. You rotate through the critical care areas, attend provided...