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  1. noise reduction in ICU

    nightshift82 replied to cabin5's topic in MICU, SICU

    There are noise reduction curtains for hospitals and some are light blocking. We have also purchased noise reduction machines that when playing, sound like the ocean, wind, white noise and two others...

  2. RN Residency/ New Grad program contracts

    nightshift82 replied to nightshift82's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the adivice. My daughter is already looking again. I did mis- speak the program was for 5-6months. I still feel the contract is completely wrong. If this is a new trend then it is...

  3. DHMC Nurse Residency Program

    nightshift82 replied to ParrotheadRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    This is a year later and was wondering what you decided? My daughter interviewed for the this program and accepted. Two days later the RN recruiter called her and said the contract would come in the...

  4. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

    nightshift82 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have only been a member of this site a few short months but has been a wealth of information. I am from a small community hospital that has emergent PCI and try to keep up to date with new protocols....

  5. SWANS - Wedging

    nightshift82 replied to Kolt19's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have always done a wedge q8-12hr but only if there was a noted difference between the PAOP and the

  6. Patient Ratio Concerns

    nightshift82 replied to deie0383's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Do you work nights and is this your night time ratio? We always have 2 nurses even if there is 1 patient (which never happens). This is mandatory. I work a small community hospital also(300 beds)....

  7. Acls

    nightshift82 replied to WahooRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As far as I can tell the meds need to be up dated which then follows suit with the mega codes. It is nice to move through it and get the answers

  8. Acls

    nightshift82 replied to WahooRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This site was established in 1997? I think. The rhythm recognition part seems fine but the rest is not up-dated. If you have studied from your book, then I think all will go well. Not sure how it...

  9. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

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

    Thanks for all the great information from everyone:redbeathe It is also good to know that you have seen success. I see that you use a bladder temp probe. I have had three companies send me their...

  10. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

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

    Thanks for the information. It looks like the same system the "ghillbert" uses. The system looks to have ease of use and I like the fact that you can fluro through the pads

  11. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

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

    Great! Thanks for your

  12. Endotracheal tube securement

    nightshift82 replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We are currently switching over to Hollister. I saw it at NTI and I hope it works as well as it I think. Along with ease in tube rotation, placement and oral care, it can stay on the face for up to...

  13. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

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

    Thanks to "ghillbert" for the info and the

  14. Hypothermia post cardiac arrest

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

    I agree the best to open the culprit vessel or vessels. I'm not sure of the number of patients that may benefit but even if it's only 5/year, it may make a difference for those five. I thought AHA...

  15. Transvenous Pacemaker

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

    Our Docs like the pt's supine HOB 30 degrees X4hr. To off load some pressure, we put pillows under the knees. Then we can start to turn q2hr but only shift to the affected side not a full turn. This...

  16. Have any of you ever had to turn in a coworker for drug use

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

    Sorry you are going through this, it is a very tough situation. I was a new nurse over 25 yrs ago and my preceptor would come in smelling of ETOH almost every night. I worked neuro/ortho surgical...

  17. Mouth care on ventilator patients

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

    Thanks for all the helpful

  18. Mouth care on ventilator patients

    nightshift82 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have currently finished a trial using products from Sage. I liked the covered yankeur but the tooth brush was too big, some patients later complained of the wash feeling dry after and the ointment...

  19. Mouth care on ventilator patients

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

    We just finished our trial with Kimberly Clark. I liked the Yankuer it is self cleaning:yeah:which is great but you have to attach the handle each time. It is not all one peice and it comes apart....

  20. Milking chest tubes

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

    I agree with all the information provided and we like wise have some surgeons who write "milking prn". Have you checke the AACN procedure

  21. INTRA AROTIC BALLOON PUMP RATIO/RN/PT

    nightshift82 replied to mror44's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our policy is written 1:1 as it should

  22. Bed Baths

    nightshift82 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Help:( we have just switched from "Bag Baths" back to bed baths. We had the Bag Baths for +15yrs. Now we have switched back to the old bed bath with plastic basin using disposable paper wipes? I...

  23. Bed Baths

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

    :redbeatheThanks your information was very helpful. I always have a perm marker on me and will do as you suggested. I also like the idea of rinsing with a "potion" prior to use. I may still do the...

  24. Bed Baths

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

    :)Thanks for the

  25. Helpful Information for the Critical Care Units

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

    Thanks this is great. I am a preceptor(un offically) and this is extremely helpful. My daughter will be graduating next year with her BSN and I will pass this on to her----maybe she already...