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  1. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

    in2ICU posted a topic in Critical Care

    I am an ICU nurse with 2+ years in the unit. Last year I was looking at going back to school and needed to take Organic Chemistry and Physics. I scoured this site and everywhere else looking for...

  2. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi All, Are mittens, used alone, considered a restraint at your facility? I have worked at a couple of major magnet-designated medical centers and they have opposing views on classifying the use of...

  3. Peds Reference?

    in2ICU posted a topic in Pediatric

    I'm an adult ICU RN/CCRN (MICU and SICU jobs) but am about to have a baby. What is a good reference for infants? Hoping to find something that is above and beyond the layperson's level. Any input...

  4. Peds Reference?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Pediatric

    My main goal is just to know a bit more that ties back to physiology/pathophysiology and how that differs from adults. Sadly, I don't have a mom to ask; my parents died a few years back and my...

  5. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Critical Care

    I was considering CRNA, yes, but not exclusively. I haven't decided how to proceed just yet - will let things settle into the new year and make a choice to move ahead or stay put for a while longer....

  6. Physics and Organic Chemistry - recommended classes

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in Critical Care

    BYU Physics was around $450 OSU Ochem was right around $1,000. Gross, I know. It's hard to believe these are the going rates for education these days. The UNE Ochem course (the one I dropped) was...

  7. Passing CCRN - My Preparation

    in2ICU replied to FrankyStarling's topic in Critical Care

    Hi, I wanted to add my input as a newly passed CCRN. I looked on this site for lots of tips and hopefully I can add a few as well. I scored 111/125. In school I was a 4.0 student and have...

  8. Assessing pupil size - Sounds simple, but...

    in2ICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have worked at two equally well recognized teaching hospitals in an ICU setting. Most everything is the same, but I've noticed a difference in how pupil size is assessed. Hosp#1 - Assess size of...

  9. Assessing pupil size - Sounds simple, but...

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    In response to the above replies: But how do you standardize on "regular lighting"? Day vs night, different light switches (we have about 8 lighting options in each room - it's ridiculous), if pt's...

  10. What makes a good tech?

    in2ICU replied to RedCarnation's topic in General Nursing

    I was a tech before I became a nurse. Duties vary a lot with that title. However, regardless of the requirements, I'd say there are 2 viewpoints you should consider: A) Being a good tech (so you can...

  11. Passing CCRN - My Preparation

    in2ICU replied to FrankyStarling's topic in Critical Care

    I am doing the Gasparis DVD and PASS CCRN regimen as well. My question is about the cardiac portion of the CCRN - specifically 12-lead ECGs. Did anyone see a lot of this on the exam? I am very...

  12. Are mittens a restraint at your facility?

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in General Nursing

    I should also add that the facility that considers mittens to be restraints is reporting them as part of restraints use in comparison to other Magnet hospitals (their numbers are considerably higher...

  13. How do you Tackle Chapter Reading Assignments and Make them Stick?

    in2ICU replied to live&love&heal's topic in General Students

    I look at the teacher's PPT to see what topics are covered. Then I go to the book and look at those topics specifically. The key is to understand those specific topics inside and out in relation to...

  14. My Patient Died

    in2ICU replied to sandyfeet's topic in General Students

    I remember the first time I just SAW a pt die (I was a tech) and it still sticks with me to this day. It was somewhat dramatic (a chatting lady who had a massive PE and was dead in 30 mins). I...

  15. Questions about g tube

    in2ICU replied to nursegreenbean's topic in General Nursing

    -A G-tube is the same as PEG tube (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastronomy). -If the liquid is clear it could also be stomach acid, and the greenish color is a common finding too (in small quantities,...

  16. Definity/Perflutren for pts with "contrast dye" allergy?

    in2ICU posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi- Just wondering if there is a general acceptance for using Definity/perflutren for echo contrast if a pt lists allergy to IV contrast dye. Obviously the nurse/MD should find out more about the...

  17. New grad in ICU needing advice

    in2ICU replied to pinkynbd99's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am in a MICU in a large teaching institution, towards the middle/end of orientation (new grad). I too have a lot of stuff in 3 different huge binders. We had brief classes that were specific for...

  18. Help reading CVP tracing if C-wave is present

    in2ICU posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm a fairly new nurse and have to print off/analyze ECG and CVP strips on a regular basis. I have been through critical care class and have many references, but I'm still not clear on something....

  19. Help reading CVP tracing if C-wave is present

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I should've also commented that I have never heard of the method you mentioned - is that

  20. Help reading CVP tracing if C-wave is present

    in2ICU replied to in2ICU's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    to aCRNAhopeful; Actually I do this every time I have someone with a central line setup, so almost every shift. Usually I'm OK with it because it's pretty clear, however when the darned C-wave is...

  21. new grad starting in SICU, how to prepare

    in2ICU replied to hltau's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a new grad that's 2 months into orientation and this is what was/would've been helpful for me with regard to prep before starting. ECGs - gotta know em. I spent a lot of time/energy on this at...

  22. Reference book for new grad in the ICU

    in2ICU replied to crissirn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a new grad (2 months exp.) and have all the above-mentioned reference books. I got them because they are highly recommended. However, at this point I find that I need more than a reference - I...

  23. Urine output: When do you let the MD know?

    in2ICU replied to SiempreBella's topic in MICU, SICU

    If I see a significant change in UO I speak up and start a fluid bolus. Had a pt over the weekend who reliably put out an average of 125ml Q2hrs, then went to 45, then 20. Gave her fluids and it...

  24. Highest temp you've seen?

    in2ICU replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    42.5 C (or 108.5 F). He wasn't my patient, but if my memory serves me correctly it was a street drug OD situation. His brain was cooked and he was terminally weaned the next

  25. Central Line Insertion

    in2ICU replied to haji's topic in MICU, SICU

    You pretty much covered it. As a tech I assisted in hundreds of central line and A-line placements as we do those quite often in my unit. Here are the details: As for prep, the doc has already...