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  1. Was Let Go From A Program

    oldiebutgoodie replied to air's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my BSN program, half of the students were thrown out for various reasons, from grades, to attitude, etc. Most of them found spots in other programs.

  2. Any good advice for someone starting into an SICU unit?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to nursing 101's topic in MICU, SICU

    Keep an eye on your drips--Levophed, Propofol, Insulin, etc, etc. Make sure to get new bags from the pharmacy before they run out!! In my hospital, the pharmacy can get really pokey, so I order some...

  3. ICU rotation objectives

    oldiebutgoodie replied to thebirdgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    Oh, also, have preceptor, instructor, or a respiratory therapist give you a "guided tour" of a vent and some of the settings on it. Know about VAP (Ventilator Associated Pneumonia) and oral care of...

  4. ICU rotation objectives

    oldiebutgoodie replied to thebirdgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would agree with JiffyGriff, that you want to be able to identify some of the devices and their functions: Here are some objectives I have come up with just off the top of my head: 1. How to read...

  5. Aching legs and feet... Advice?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to StudentC's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Z-Coils! I swear by these shoes. I work 12 hour days, am 52 years old, a new nurse, and when I wear these shoes, I have no foot, leg, or knee pain. http://www.zcoil.com I know they look strange, but...

  6. Important nursing considerations when giving levofloxacin

    oldiebutgoodie replied to asilmk's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There is lots of information here: http://www.levaquin.com/about/levatab.pdf#zoom=100 Also, I recently had a patient who was taking some strong antibiotics (I think Levaquin) and was on coumadin....

  7. Advice for new RN's

    oldiebutgoodie replied to healer27's topic in General Nursing

    Sir, do you want cream in your coffee??

  8. Advice on Med-Surge 1 !!!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rayofsunshine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Well, if you want extra brownie points, you could contact the teacher and ask what the first reading assignments are, and then start reading. Good luck!

  9. Adolescent Nurses..Need Help

    oldiebutgoodie replied to AprylLPN's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Issues in treating adolescents: 1. Privacy issues. 2. Issues of indepencence vs dependence on parents. 3. Pregnancy, STDs, sexuality. 4. Alcohol and drugs. 5. Psychiatric disorders (depression, eating...

  10. Advice on Med-Surge 1 !!!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rayofsunshine's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Here is what got me through Med-Surge: 1. READ THE BOOK! Many of our classes had huge reading assignments, but we found out that we were only tested on the Powerpoint handouts that were gone over in...

  11. Can you believe this ?!!?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for this post. I am a critical care nurse in an internship, and I have never given hydralazine. This prompted me to get out my pharm book and look it up. From what I gather, this isn't used...

  12. Better weeks and not cracking...

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, Adam, I'm glad that things are going better for you. It sounds like you probably have high expectations of yourself, and may be putting more pressure on yourself than you need to. It sounds like...

  13. New Grad. Should I work in CCU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to rdiehl45's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ironically, no matter what side of the debate one is on, it seems that it is easier to get an ICU job as a new grad than as an experienced med-surg nurse. This is just my opinion from personal...

  14. Meds you hate to give....

    oldiebutgoodie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the great tip on giving GT meds! Also, there is a replacement for Mucomyst? What is it? Thanks,

  15. Meds you hate to give....

    oldiebutgoodie replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    Promod is a protein supplement, with the consistency of powdered coffee creamer, and it dissolves about that well, too. (not well, that is). http://www.ross.com/productHandbook/adultNut.asp...

  16. new orientee in the icu

    oldiebutgoodie replied to RNSUEIA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey, that's a great idea!! Thanks for that.

  17. Is it legal/ethical for preceptor to sabotage student?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Roland's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Suzanne, I had 15 preceptors in an ICU setting! (I'm not there anymore, BTW). Some ICUs seem a little clueless about how to precept new grads.) A friend of mine is also going through the "preceptor a...

  18. ICU - Should I stay or go?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to OahuRN's topic in General Nursing

    You can always use the line, "It just isn't a good fit for me at this time".

  19. I finally Cracked...

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Adam D. RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Adam, I have read your posts before, and I am impressed with your enthusiasm. You are a kind and compassionate person, and it sounds like you are doing fine. Considering the patient load they are...

  20. ICU - Should I stay or go?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to OahuRN's topic in General Nursing

    This sounds a lot like the ICU I just left. I had maybe 15 preceptors, with the same experience that you had; Learned how to do something with preceptor #1, and then preceptor #2 (or 10, or 15) reamed...

  21. I'm drowning and I hate everything!!!

    oldiebutgoodie replied to jeepgirl's topic in Post Graduate Students

    I graduated in June, and will be starting an MSN program in January. However, for a while (probably 2 years) I will probably only take 2 or 3 courses, max, a year, and these are courses that you...

  22. what is your openion about DNR ( donot resucitate)

    oldiebutgoodie replied to realnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Marie-LPN, You're in your twenties?? Gee, your picture makes you look much older!! :rotfl:

  23. admirable qaulities of a preceptee

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Hoozdo's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi, Papaw, Could you please come and precept me!!? You are obviously the cream of the crop! Thanks for all your supportive and informative postings!

  24. Open Heart ICU

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    How about a respectful difference of opinion? Accusing another person of being on crack, even though this is tongue in cheek, just provides fuel for the fire that nurses can't get along......

  25. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    oldiebutgoodie replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are in a great position, because you know the workings of the unit. If you like this unit and group of people, I would say to go for it! However, I would tell the hiring manager that you will only...