sicushells

sicushells RN

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  1. want a mock code

    sicushells replied to Chrissy1985's topic in General Nursing

    I'd like to help, but I'm not sure exactly what you're looking for. It sounds like you're interested in improving the flowheet that is filled out during a code. You might find it more helpful to look...

  2. If Nursing doesn't work out,is Medical Lab Technologist ok for a "Prissy" girl ??

    sicushells replied to Back2Nursing09's topic in Nursing Career

    You must not be working out hard enough I always end up dripping with sweat when I'm

  3. Peds CVICU

    sicushells posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey everyone! I've been working in an adult SICU/CVICU for a few years, and am going to be moving and switching jobs soon. The more I evaluate my job, the more I realize I need something different,...

  4. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey Janfrn! I just wanted to give you a quick update. I've been in the peds CVICU for a few months now, and I like it a lot! It's taked some time to get used to how different things are in adults...

  5. Uniforms and dress codes

    sicushells replied to inkedRN's topic in General Nursing

    We wear navy blue scrubs. The hospital does not offer us an allowance, but roughly once a year we're given a scrub top with the hospital name on it as a present. The hospital does not launder them for...

  6. Did I handle this incorrectly?

    sicushells replied to swirlygirl's topic in General Nursing

    Some people are never going to be happy with the care you give. They can always find something they would have done differently. Sometimes they're right, sometimes it's an ego trip. You have to learn...

  7. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Ditto!

  8. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I just wanted to let you know that I got the job! I'll be starting in a few

  9. Met with supervisor today....

    sicushells replied to 2shihtzus's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe the culture where I work is completely different, but being "intimidating" is more of an assest than a negative. How on Earth are you supposed to get anything done unless people are a little...

  10. dressing changes for OH patients

    sicushells replied to Francesca RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We leave them OTA POD1-2, sometimes we betadine them after taking the dressing down, but usually we don't do a lot with them. If they get infected or don't heal well for whatever reason we may use...

  11. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    :balloons::balloons::clpty::anpom::hpygrp: Congrats

  12. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I have an interview in November! I've started to look at some of the peds info at Cincy's website, but now the the interview's closer I'll start to buckle down. Thanks for the

  13. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I passed!! I got 83% correct (which is what I got on my last CCRN Practice test.) Yeay! Thanks again for this thread, I think it helped a

  14. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I buckled down, kept studying and used the tips on this thread and I got a 83% on the last practice exam I took. I'm feeling more confident about the actual test on Thursday. Just wanted to update...

  15. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Good luck Reno!! My date is October 15th, but i'm only getting around a 74%... I think I might have to take it over again. Anyone have any study tips? I'm using the Pass CCRN Cd and Gasparis' CD's,...

  16. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    I'm an idiot who doesn't know how to check her email. I've got my test scheduled. I'm kind of stressing, but trying not

  17. I really need some advice. LONG

    sicushells replied to beanpod's topic in Nursing Career

    First, I want to say that I'm sorry you had such an awful day. It sounds like you were overwhelmed and handled it poorly. It's good that you discussed it with the dean and nurse educator. Hopefully...

  18. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Do you have any suggestions for how I might reaquaint myself with the peds world? I would defiantely like to brush up before any interviews, and I really don't remember that much from my peds rotation...

  19. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    How long does it take after you apply to take the exam to get permission to test? I applied in early August. I was sure it was in the mail today, but it was just my notification to renew my AACN...

  20. Does anyone know the average cost per day per patient for ICU?

    sicushells replied to pH7.40's topic in Critical Care

    What?! At my facility they cost maybe

  21. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    :) I love your confidence in me. I still have to apply and get a job offer. I'll post with an update

  22. Peds CVICU

    sicushells replied to sicushells's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    lol, I try to empathetic to the 50 years old with a carepath CABG, but I often have some comment like, "Every day is a blessing, isn't it?" slip out of my mouth. I'm going to apply for the CVICU that...

  23. Why don't employers start lowering wages for nurses?

    sicushells replied to hcer4507's topic in General Nursing

    ... I don't really see where's she's coming from. If I made DOUBLE what I made now I still wouldn't make too much considering the nonsense we have to put up with just to TRY to help people reach an...

  24. Tele/Vascular=Critical Care?

    sicushells replied to Murse7's topic in MICU, SICU

    CTICU can be really intense, but exciting. You can have patients that you're sure will be dead by morning, make it and do well. Tech experience can be really helpful, you'll see more than you would in...

  25. Nurses providing good "service"?

    sicushells replied to SoundofMusic's topic in General Nursing

    Our facility has a had a really big push for required educational "offerings" (read: non-clinical nurses who want to keep their jobs so they're making busy work for the rest of us). One class was...