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  1. Is cath lab considered critical care?

    nightshift82 replied to csm99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree completely! Just had critical unstable patient PCI several stents, intubated, IABP etc. Don't ask about the "several " stents- that is one of the

  2. ETT tape - what is the best to use?

    nightshift82 replied to MDJRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree that that Hollister Anchorfast can cause pressure ulcers on the lip(we had one when first using the device)- on this particular patient it was placed too low and put too much weight on the...

  3. Just a sad situation

    nightshift82 replied to want2banurse35's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital I currently work in is always hiring and has a program for new GN's and so is this other community hospital about 30min away. It's not a year long but it's certainly better than what I...

  4. Is cath lab considered critical care?

    nightshift82 replied to csm99's topic in General Nursing

    I recently took a position CCL in a local hospital. It is diagnostic only but all staff is currently/or has come from a critical care unit. Vented patients do come to the CCL and the nurse will...

  5. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry I am kinda a computer boob- I would be more than happy to mail it to you. When I see my daughter next sha can probably help me scan it in and make a pdf file? I'm not sure how to do it. I will...

  6. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    No I have the copy of the contract. Believe me, both myself and my daughter were very excited for her employment @DHMC but were very shocked when told of a contract and waited to pass judgement on it...

  7. Graduate Nurse Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock

    nightshift82 replied to knewb's topic in General Nursing

    I am also a preceptor and have been in the field for 28 yrs. I also think we need to PROTECTand educate the new nurses from any contract that states that if you are LAID OFF, FIRED, or if they choose...

  8. ~~NIGHT SHIFT~~

    nightshift82 replied to EJSRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on nights since 1982 w/brief breaks to days(which I got pregnant)then back to nights. I really do like the staff. Everyone works together very well because there is no one else. The...

  9. ETT tape - what is the best to use?

    nightshift82 replied to MDJRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Depends on the ? days, hrs of intubation. Tape is fine if extubation w/in hrs if not we have a product that we have used for years called a stabi-tube ? don't recall the company. The other that we...

  10. Applying for jobs- Help!

    nightshift82 replied to rbex09's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats on your new

  11. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    My understanding is this something new that is happening 2009 so your friend's daughter is lucky not to have been forced into signing this contract. My daughter is currently looking and there are...

  12. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I am very sorry to hear that this hospital has resorted to this type of contract. I wish you all the

  13. Rude Resident Physician!!

    nightshift82 replied to RNbabe's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This immature resident obviously has a lot to learn and you might as well help him!!!! It makes no difference your age or vocation. You should have a way to report this incident. Report it to your...

  14. Nurse residency programs or Not?

    nightshift82 replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in General Nursing

    Beware of the "Nurse Residency Programs". Check out what, how and when. Note if there is a contract to sign. Read it very carefully. There are programs wrapped in pretty packages that are not what...

  15. Graduate Nurse Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock

    nightshift82 replied to knewb's topic in General Nursing

    Sarahbeth, thanks for the confirmation. I thought I was the only one who thought this was terrible. I don't care how bad the job market may get, this is not a contract for anyone. There is nothing...

  16. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    nightshift82 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Topic of discussion prior to going home:What is the best way to secure a orogastic tube? We have always taped it to the ET tube. Have not found a better way? Any suggestions? One of our Pulm Docs...

  17. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    nightshift82 replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for all the great discussion. I have never had any MD yet offer a better

  18. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I guess this is brand new and that is why it did not come in until Jan 09 in the mail. The HR dept said that many of the new nurses were leaving to take travel contracts and this was done to prevent...

  19. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry that you don't believe it but I have it in writing. Not a good for the nursing profession-or any

  20. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    nightshift82 replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The Pulm docs are the only ones who complain but don't offer a better suggestion. Will continue to do the same until there is a better way. Thanks for your confirmation. Not crazy after

  21. Graduate Nurse Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock

    nightshift82 replied to knewb's topic in General Nursing

    The hospital is very nice and people seem happy but one ever knows the whole story until you are working there. It seems very safe to live there. It is a bit expensive for housing. This probably due...

  22. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    HELLO! I am shocked by your response! I have no issue w/ the hospital trying to protect their investment but not at the complete expense of the employee. The contract states that if you leave for...

  23. Graduate Nurse Program at Dartmouth Hitchcock

    nightshift82 replied to knewb's topic in General Nursing

    My daughter was offered a job as a GN and you need to be aware there is a contract and read all of it very carefully. Good Luck in your

  24. secureing orogastric tube w/intubated pt

    nightshift82 replied to nightshift82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for your opinions and will continue like you to tape tp the ET tube. It seems much more secure and have never liked taping it to the cheek. Tried it a few times and switched back because of...

  25. RN Residency/ New Grad program contracts

    nightshift82 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My daughter recently interviewed at a large hospital as a new grad and was offered a position in the RN residency program that would start this summer. She was very excited and verbally accepted the...