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  1. Would you (an experienced nurse) help me? Please?

    nrsgnerd replied to amara827's topic in General Nursing

    (1) how important is writing in this profession? it is very important to write well and to be able to express precisely things such as, events, times dates, what was said and to be able to do so...

  2. Does your unit do it's own CRRT?

    nrsgnerd replied to WWRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    we do our own and use the gambro prismaflex. our pts are 1:1. the documentation and keeping all the bags going is labor intensive as well as if you have a pt that you have to adjust how much your...

  3. New health care bill..

    nrsgnerd replied to Keptonkurtis's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Strong standpoint! Good for you!! I HATE INSURANCE COMPANIES! I paid for years for dental insurance and then when my daughter needs her wisdom teeth out, they file it under medical and tell me I'll...

  4. Anybody ever see an IABP balloon failure?

    nrsgnerd replied to catshowlady's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Luckily, our unit is 1:1 for IABP's and thus far no ruptured balloons. I am taking the class in the next month or so to start taking IABP's so it was good to read these

  5. Is this the norm or unfair? thoughts and opinions needed!!

    nrsgnerd replied to nursingpower's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Woah woah woah! Im on your side here. Lets remember there is more than one way to skin a cat. For instance, we just draw blood from the art line and do our own accucheks....we don't wait on lab...

  6. Is this the norm or unfair? thoughts and opinions needed!!

    nrsgnerd replied to nursingpower's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Bob has the right to inquire as to why he is getting this new pt. when it seems clear that there are other nurses who are available/underassigned and more capable of being able to accept this pt. My...

  7. I think I'm too slow for Critical Care...

    nrsgnerd replied to GucciRN22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You are in the same boat as me! I have just graduated and work in CCU/CVICU and as soon as one of my pts start having less than a perfect reaction to care I start to freak....though Im told it...

  8. How visible are your patients in your ICU?

    nrsgnerd replied to bobarb's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Boy, I understand your concern. Our unit has glass doors and the nrsg station is in the middle with desks inbetween each room. Our of 17 beds there are only two rooms that are not very visible and...

  9. Switching to Critical Care

    nrsgnerd replied to rpw4031's topic in Critical Care

    Utter persistence and try to get to know some of the people that work in the ICU if possible. Alot of times in nursing, networking can get you further than experience can. Start asking people you...

  10. Stoma, Voice Prosthesis troubleshooting bile expelling

    nrsgnerd posted a topic in Critical Care

    I work as an RN in CCU/CVICU. I had a pt last night that has had a permanent stoma for years. The stoma is open with no type of appliance to hold it open. You can look straight down into it with a...

  11. I got my coworker fired

    nrsgnerd replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    "someone's perception of someone else's actions can be far different from the reality of the situation. especially a cna who does not understand the responsibility of the nurse on any given day". i...

  12. I got my coworker fired

    nrsgnerd replied to lovesthefullmoon's topic in General Nursing

    I did not work 5 years in school and train myself to be a nurse to have "weak links" jeopardize my ultimate goal which is excellent patient care. If your mind is on joking, and having fun at work...

  13. heparin drip and ptt

    nrsgnerd replied to sdwmb's topic in Patient Medications

    First of all you can call the lab and ask them, or better yet the physician who should be well versed and able to help you. Do you have a heparin protocol? We do in our CCU, and we draw an AntiXa...

  14. stressed already.. highscshooler.

    nrsgnerd replied to forest.red18's topic in General Nursing

    I have met some wonderful LPN's, however, alot of hospitals are getting very technologically advanced these days and do want to hire RN's over LPN's. You can also call and talk to the nurse recruiter...

  15. My first day of frustration as a RN/CCU/CVICU

    nrsgnerd posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    So, just to give a little background, I'm a very type B personality EXCEPT when it comes to work. There I thrive on being the best, very Type A and for the past 12 years I have worked as a CNA/TECH....

  16. How to give a thorough report?

    nrsgnerd posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all. I am a newer nurse and just learning how to give change of shift report. I have tried to do so and found that I leave out information and was wondering if anyone, seasoned nurses, can help...

  17. How do you deal with staff members that don't seem to care?

    nrsgnerd replied to jmejo's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It seems to me its the type of employees you have there meaning they either truly don't give enough or they are too overwhelmed to get it all done. Some employees are completely comfortable with doing...

  18. Malpractice Insurance

    nrsgnerd replied to NurseMarla's topic in General Nursing

    Elkpark, Thanks so much for your reply. I have decided to get the insurance asap. You mentioned a few things that I had not thought of and its great to get advice from someone who has some...

  19. Malpractice Insurance

    nrsgnerd replied to NurseMarla's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad this conversation is going on. I just graduated and had it pounded into my head that I need to have malpractice ins., however, some senior nurses i work with say that if you have...

  20. NCLEX preparation....need advice...suggestions

    nrsgnerd posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I am taking my nclex in 11 days and I have studied madly. I was a very good nursing student and feel I have a good grasp on what I need to know. My question is this: If I am getting anywhere from...

  21. HELP! Is it just me?

    nrsgnerd replied to BmichelleRN's topic in General Nursing

    Given the situation and the fact that you care enough to post and ask for supporttells me that you ARE A NURSE that cares. You did the best you could in a crazy situation and with time, you'll be...

  22. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    nrsgnerd replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why do men do alot of things they

  23. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    nrsgnerd replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    and thanks to you for another chuckle....yall are great. Okay, heres one....it was about 12:30 at night and I had been asleep for a few hours. My husband was awake but was lying in bed watching TV....

  24. Boy, Did I Feel Stupid!

    nrsgnerd replied to tishirajan's topic in Nursing Humor

    OMG! I imagine things as i read them and you truly made me crack the hell up! I'm glad your not blind honey, but thanks for a good ol fashioned belly

  25. STILL don't have a job?? Vent here!

    nrsgnerd replied to wonderwomanchels's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Please remember to not only look at hospitals. check into public health, doctors offices, companies that need occupational nurses (usually plants/factories). Now this next one I could never do...