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  1. Pregnant in the ICU

    tryingtohaveitall replied to misslolalady's topic in General Nursing

    Congratulations on your pregnancy and I hope all goes smoothly for you and your little one. I've had 5 successful pregnancies while working in an ICU, 1 miscarriage and worked alongside many, many...

  2. Your appointment is only 10 minutes long...

    tryingtohaveitall replied to qt2168's topic in General Nursing

    It's interesting reading all the responses. I have to say that I have physicians that keep me waiting who fall into both categories. My OB/GYN frequently keeps me waiting a long time, but when it's my...

  3. Coping with pediatric death

    tryingtohaveitall replied to perfectbluebuildings's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Does your hospital have an Employee Assistance Program? This is free, confidential counseling to help get through the really tough times. A few years ago we had a string of deaths that began with a...

  4. How to tell you've worked too many shifts in a row

    tryingtohaveitall replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Nursing Humor

    After working nights once, my cousin decided to do an errand on the way home. The store wasn't open yet when she got there, so she decided to take a brief snooze in the car. She woke up at noon,...

  5. Nursing - changing me for the worse

    tryingtohaveitall replied to king red's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think it's ICU nursing that is breaking you, but it sounds like your unit is unsafe. Maybe it is time to try something else but see what you're getting into first before going from the frying...

  6. Traumatic injury of a child

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Super RT's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Many hugs, a listening ear and comforting shoulder for you. These are the worst cases to have to deal with. Having dealt with your own loss makes it even

  7. Pediatric IV Infiltrate

    tryingtohaveitall replied to cchsmp1999's topic in General Nursing

    Ugh, I'm so sorry this happened, to you and to her. Most infiltrates that are only from MIVF do fine, it's usually the ones with medications that turn really ugly. I think we've all let an IV go an...

  8. Bolusing sdation medications form the syringe pump

    tryingtohaveitall replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Right. I didn't specify, but we don't run our sedation with anything that might be bolused. This winter, we had a little bit of a pt. whose pressors were running just with their MIVF. The RN changed...

  9. Vent and NGT Question

    tryingtohaveitall replied to GatorRN21's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Our old policy was that everyone intubated had an NG/OG the entire time. Once we started doing NDs, we'd usually pull the NG/OG while we were placing the ND as long as they weren't having...

  10. Bolusing sdation medications form the syringe pump

    tryingtohaveitall replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We've done this for years. We ask a 2nd RN to come in and witness with us that we're entering the bolus in correctly and then also that we return the continuous infusion to the correct rate. Our forms...

  11. PICU questions from PediED

    tryingtohaveitall replied to SpunkyAggie's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    My two cents is to do a decent history and assessment before calling report. I can't tell you how many times I get report from someone who hasn't even assessed the child! Or the child with some...

  12. Every Nurse Should Give Birth

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Vito Andolini's topic in General Nursing

    The point is more that physicians and nurses should be more empathetic to the reported pain of others. Vito, I'm sorry to hear about your cuz's pain and I hope he's able to find someone to provide...

  13. Mispronouncing a word makes you less of a nurse

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Unique87's topic in General Nursing

    I won't argue the professor's attitude while correcting the student, but I will defend his actions. He is being paid good money to turn out the best possible nurses. If I'm orienting someone to the...

  14. Parking Lot Code....

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Christie RN2006's topic in General Nursing

    That's wonderful that you were all there, able to help save your friend's GM. Definitely not by chance.

  15. Has being a nurse made you tougher in other aspects of life?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    Interesting thread. I have to say that whether it's age or my years in a high acuity environment where I have to be assertive at times, I have definitely learned to speak my mind. Thankfully, I am...

  16. Prayer/positive thought request for a fellow nurse

    tryingtohaveitall replied to flightnurse2b's topic in General Nursing

    Prayers for her, her family and friends and her healthcare

  17. Prospective male nurse with a catch

    tryingtohaveitall replied to mowski1214's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry you're having to deal with these challenges but I admire your positive spirit! Unfortunately, you can't count on pediatrics being an area where physical strength isn't needed, unless...

  18. Nursing with a Latex Allergy

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Homesteader2B's topic in General Nursing

    As severe as your reaction seem to be, I don't think I'd take the chance with continuing exposure. Are the latex gloves powder free? Why did the allergist think that wasn't the source of your...

  19. Oscillators & sedation

    tryingtohaveitall replied to cannew304's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Most of our oscillated kids are on Versed, Fentanyl, and Vec drips continuously. It is extremely rare for our drs to allow them to move or breathe against

  20. Funny Names

    tryingtohaveitall replied to nurserynurse55's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much for a greatly needed LOL!!! Especially Pleasure Velvet, yes, I'd say that one is a foregone

  21. boss took away pts o2

    tryingtohaveitall replied to twotrees2's topic in General Nursing

    What were the sats? Was the patient on O2 for comfort or

  22. 10 years or longer in nursing?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to ICAN!'s topic in General Nursing

    In June I'll have been a nurse for 20 years and I couldn't be more pleased with my choice of profession. I have friends tell me frequently that they wish they'd become a nurse for the salary and...

  23. I hate NEC

    tryingtohaveitall replied to Sweeper933's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    http://massbfc.org/faq/faqMilkbank.html This link states the regulations CA an NY have for milk banks but doesn't say that they're

  24. Any nurses with myasthenia gravis?

    tryingtohaveitall replied to iwasanurse's topic in General Nursing

    No, but I'm so sorry to hear this.

  25. PIXIS and Narcotics

    tryingtohaveitall replied to needsmore$'s topic in Emergency

    Our Pyxis is also set up so that when you're returning it, which removes the charge from the patient, you must have two RNs verifying. In this day and age of cost containment, I can't imagine wasting...