stressgal

stressgal RN

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  1. I hate what's happening to nursing...

    stressgal replied to nyteshade's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    And here I thought I was the only one who had a rough week, lol. Our facility, including critical care has open visitation, anyone and everyone can visit at anytime. We had been told by management...

  2. Drips

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

    Love my Tarascon Pharmecopeia pocket giude. Small, fits in my pocket and has all the info I need. I also have the Critical Care pocket guide. I must say these are my FAVES, and I do tend to buy lots...

  3. Annual Arrhythmia competency testing

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

    Yes and

  4. Instructor reamed me even though nurse said I did right thing..what do you think?

    stressgal replied to Angels_wearScrubs's topic in General Nursing

    A few thoughts from an ICU staff nurse, charge nurse, preceptor, and clinical instructor for 4th quarter ADN students in the ICU: As a liscensed RN I am responsible for the patients assigned to me...

  5. Prep for ACLS certification

    stressgal replied to EDRN-2010's topic in General Nursing

    I would save my money. Hospitals will pay for the certification once you are hired. In my area it would not make you more "marketable". We actually don't allow our new grad critical care nurses to...

  6. Uniforms and dress codes

    stressgal replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Each department at our hospital wears a different color scrub. The uniforms are provided by the hospital, pretty much. We get an allowance annualy and if we want to spend more than that they payroll...

  7. Bedside shift report.

    stressgal replied to mamason's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I work Intensive Care and here is how our shift change occurs. The off going charge nurse gives a brief report to all nurses coming on shift on all patient's in the unit. These include dx, drips,...

  8. Experienced nurses: teach us your time management skills

    stressgal replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the above poster. New grads are very task oriented. Nursing often does not allow for a set "routine", some days you are simply stamping out fires as they occur. With that said I attempt...

  9. Nurses/patient care/cell phones

    stressgal replied to snuggles49's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility invested in the "Vocera" system. Basically it is a cell phone that we wear around our necks on a lanyard. It is a hands free device that works on voice activation. It will announce the...

  10. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Congrats!!!!!!!

  11. Calcium Chloride vs Calcium Gluconate

    stressgal replied to Manurse715's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My understanding is they have the same purpose/action. Calcium Gluconate is perferred as it is less irritating. Still nasty, worst infiltration I have ever

  12. So we have a Code coming in....

    stressgal replied to kellyp374's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  13. Pay Raises

    stressgal replied to Riley3's topic in General Nursing

    No raise for us this year but the Hospital did cover the rise in insurance premiums. I do participate in the career ladder program and will see a couple dollars/hour increase from that. We too are...

  14. CCRN question

    stressgal replied to AnRNIam's topic in MICU, SICU

    I studied for about 2 1/2 months with the Laura G videos and Pass CCRN questions. I spent a little bit more time as I work in a 13 bed community hospital ICU. We have about two baloon pump patients...

  15. Why do nurses do this?!?!?????

    stressgal replied to GucciRN22's topic in MICU, SICU

    Stay strong and put in the time. I too faced challenges as a new grad in the ICU. That was over 4 years ago, now I have earned the respect of my peers. Believe me, it isn't easily given. A couple of...

  16. RN to BSN online???

    stressgal replied to PANURSE15009's topic in General Nursing

    I attended Chamberlain College of Nursing. It was a bit pricey but I completed in less than 12 months, had no clinicals and it was completed ALL on line. There are many options available. My...

  17. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Congrats!!!!!!

  18. b/p ?

    stressgal replied to erin01's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Great advice from all the above posters. I will add though that holding meds without clear parameters from a physician is "practicing medicine" or "prescribing" without a license to do so. While I may...

  19. Does your ICU have techs or aids?

    stressgal replied to jnmoore02's topic in MICU, SICU

    13 bed ICU, 1 nurse per 2-3 patients. Sometimes we have a tech or two, sometimes we don't and provide primary care. Our techs are trained to provide and assist with a lot of tasks and often these...

  20. I got my coworker fired

    stressgal replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    Yep. Never have I known of an individual being fired over one

  21. Critically Ill Obstetrics Patients and Newborn Visitation

    stressgal replied to raininghere's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our facility provides visits for newborns to the moms residing in ICU, when it happens. Usually a couple of times a year. I cannot understand how the "newer" ICU's are considered dirty. We are not a...

  22. ICU envy?

    stressgal replied to CandyGyrl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am not sure I understand the problem. You have a job, working in Neuro. Your facility is paying for critical care training. You will have experience that, after obtaining the required hours,...

  23. "High Alert Medications"--How are you dealing with them?

    stressgal replied to PICC ACE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We are required to double check insulin, PCA pumps, and any heparin product. This includes TPN/PVN which contains heparin/insulin. Yes we were crabby at first (still are at times). We use a...

  24. How to deal with lazy and rude coworkers?

    stressgal replied to tarahope's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    In my facility we take patient's when we are in charge. Some people are better at assisting while in charge than others. These are the nurses who are normally team players. I think you will come...

  25. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    They should be thankful and proud! Do not let anyone keep you from your goals! I have had co-workers/seasoned nurses who say passing a test doesn't make you a better nurse. BULL! The continued quest...