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

    pH7.40 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Does anyone know the average cost per day per patient for staying in the icu? I heard its around $10,000. I'm trying to gather facts. Thanks, Your fellow icu

  2. Louisville salary

    pH7.40 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey Everyone! I'm originally from louisville but now work as a BSN RN in the bay area. Am a little home sick and considering moving home. I'm just trying to figure out how much I would be making in...

  3. How to deal with slack students

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

    "As a student it is sometimes hard to read your preceptor.... does she want me to jump in? Does she want me to wait to be asked? Does she want me to follow her every step or does she want me to back...

  4. How to deal with slack students

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

    First off set very clear rules or expectations for them so they know what not to do and dont hurt anyone, including themselves. Secondly, critical care is really intense. There is so much to learn!...

  5. Codes and RRT more frequent day or night?

    pH7.40 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I work night shift and the hospital where I work is cutting break relief so that we don't have break relief till our census at medium acuity is 15. Yet day shift has break relief with 1 patient. Does...

  6. sterile or tap water for meds?

    pH7.40 replied to wanderlust99's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our nations tap water is regularly screened for the acceptable limits of toxins and bacteria. Tap water should be acceptable. The bottom line for you as a bedside nurse is to check your facilities...

  7. Drill weekends

    pH7.40 replied to momofabmtcs's topic in Government, Military

    I'm in the same boat and was wondering what this would be like. Thanks for asking. If I find out anything else will let you

  8. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    pH7.40 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    Really is that anatomically possible? omg............dilaudid

  9. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

    pH7.40 replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

    never drink gasoline.. no matter how much you want

  10. FIVE family members in a crowded ICU rm all night long!

    pH7.40 replied to APRN.'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    actually thought of wearing one myself. I don't think the family realizes how they exhaust the pt. as well as themselves. And no I can't brush her hair now because I need to hang some fluids and a...

  11. What Is Your Most Gross, Yucky, Disgusting Nursing Horror Story?

    pH7.40 replied to yazisizit's topic in Nursing Humor

    the maggots kept the wound "clean". I have friends who have done leech therapy as nurses. that sounds so nasty. you are

  12. Would love to become an RN and possibly a CRNA :)

    pH7.40 replied to want to do good 86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One step at a time. First just get into an associates program and see if you even like

  13. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    pH7.40 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wonder if the ER forum on allnurses has a thread titled "things you'd like the ICU to

  14. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    pH7.40 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    TWICE! seriously?

  15. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    pH7.40 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have the same concern with our ED regarding sepsis. We are trying to get the ED docs to insert central lines to better manage fluids in our septic patients, but they have really resisted. This...

  16. Bed Bath stress

    pH7.40 replied to lukesmama's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah thats true, you are right. I do like the discussion. I was so stressed about bed baths when I started. Now just roll up my sleeves and get it done. It sounds very stressful to have the...

  17. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    pH7.40 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    exactly.

  18. Nurses Defibrillating???

    pH7.40 replied to rgroyer1RNBSN's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is a difference between an AED and when a nurse who is ACLS trained defibrillates. An AED reads the rhythm and decides for its mechanical self if a shock is appropriate and then either shocks or...

  19. Bed Bath stress

    pH7.40 replied to lukesmama's topic in MICU, SICU

    is this question really supposed to be in the critical care

  20. Things you'd like the ER to Know

    pH7.40 replied to CraigB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    For septic patients, get that antibiotic in immediately and make sure you report that to us when you give us the patient. If you put in a central line please be sure to put the biodisc on correctly,...

  21. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    pH7.40 replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    I couldn't agree with you more. At least with a vent you know you can control airway and ventilation, ie know your patient is breathing. I would much rather care for a patient on a vent than BIPAP...

  22. Does a BSN earn you more in Northern CA

    pH7.40 replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    Also, just to let everyone know There is no nursing shortage in the bay area. Getting a position here is highly competitive. Do not expect a job to just be handed to you. The word is out on nursing...

  23. Does a BSN earn you more in Northern CA

    pH7.40 replied to vivicaq's topic in California Nursing

    getting back to the original post concerns A BSN does not really pay more. At my position I don't think it pays more at all. But some hospitals wont hire newly graduated ADN. They want the new grads...

  24. Roll Call for all Military and VA Nurses and those considering the Service

    pH7.40 replied to RNPATL's topic in Government, Military

    I am a critical care nurse with 10 months experience in critical care. I am joining the navy nurse corp as a reservist. My brother is active duty navy, currently deployed to iraq. So, being from a...

  25. very confused about joining reserves as ICU RN

    pH7.40 replied to 2soldiers44's topic in Government, Military

    https://www.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otcn/Schoolhouses/DCO/index.htm To answer my own question, DCO for a RESERVE BSN nurse already working is 12 days or two weeks. I also spoke to the medical recruiter...