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  1. ? for Nurses who deal with nursing students

    chaosRN replied to AllyRN82's topic in General Nursing

    I really like students on our floor. (CVICU) I just love showing students (or anyone) things they have never seen before, or telling them things they haven't heard. Such as new procedures, tidbits of...

  2. Break anyone??????????????????????

    chaosRN replied to nursesue71's topic in General Nursing

    When I began nursing, a preceptor told me...."you have to take care of the nurse (yourself) before the nurse can take care of patients". I use that today when I'm teaching. There are times when you're...

  3. I have never met anyone like her...

    chaosRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've taken care of 2 men recently similiar to these, just plain mean :angryfire . But, as another poster said, these type of people need boundaries. Put your foot down & tell them we aren't going...

  4. DH dying-need prayers

    chaosRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    NurseJoey, I'm very sorry for your loss. You and your daughter are in my

  5. Chemistry & CRNA school

    chaosRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have read on this forum that you will learn everything in school, but I have not had any chemistry since high school (~10 yrs). I am currently in school for my BSN & Chemistry is not a required...

  6. DH dying-need prayers

    chaosRN replied to nursejoey05's topic in Hospice, Palliative

    My prayers are with you & your family. I hope your DH continues to

  7. Personal statement on application

    chaosRN posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi all! I am going to apply for CRNA school for the 2007 class. On my application, it asks for a personal statement. Included needs to be my "philosophy of nursing.." and my professional career goals...

  8. VAD protocol

    chaosRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello everyone! I am looking for some information on a VAD protocol. We have had BiVAD, LVAD, & RVAD. We just don't have a protocol for them. Does your hospital have one? Any information would be...

  9. VAD protocol

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

    Specifically like when to give fluids (esp. within the first 24hrs), goal range for CVP, range for ACT, ptt, etc. I guess it would be patient care protocol. We usually staff 2 RN's in the first 24...

  10. Notes In Your Pocket

    chaosRN replied to nesje30's topic in MICU, SICU

    My PDA has everything I need for work on

  11. ICU FAQs for new orientees...

    chaosRN replied to MarkHammerschmidt's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've been using your website for years just as a refresher for me & to understand things I don't. The website is awesome. I recommend my orientees read it. Thank

  12. treating a visitor of your pt? reprimanded for not doing it....

    chaosRN replied to rehab nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I think you did the right thing. I work in a hospital & we have sent many family members to the ED to get treated for fainting, chest pain, etc. WE did not check any v/s. Is there a way you can...

  13. ? for CVICU Nurses!

    chaosRN replied to my2sons's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use morphine 2-4mg Q2 hrs, Percocet when off vent & tolerating po, if morphine doesn't work, dilaudid 1-2mg Q4-6

  14. "What do you need Christmas off for? You don't have kids!" (rant)

    chaosRN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    As of one of the very few (2 I think) in my unit that doesn't have kids, this is a touchy subject. I know kids are important and yada yada, but (like someone else said) just because I don't have kids,...

  15. Away from family during school

    chaosRN replied to chaosRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I guess there are pros and cons to everything!! Thanks to

  16. You might be in the medical field if....

    chaosRN replied to bethin's topic in Nursing Humor

    These is so funny and so right!!!:rotfl: I just have a few not mentioned: When you drink your beverage of choice out of a unine cylinder!! Using an emesis basin at the unit party for ice. Clean lots...

  17. Away from family during school

    chaosRN replied to chaosRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the replies! jenniek - This may seem like a stupid question, but I know its difficult being away from hubby, but is it easier to study? My hubby is very supportive but when I'm studying...

  18. VERY weird code today

    chaosRN replied to ShayRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in a code where we were shocking the pt for vtach. Could not get a rhythm back even after several shocks. The last time we had to shock him, he sat STRAIGHT UP in bed, with eyes open like...

  19. Pet Peeves

    chaosRN replied to sjb2005's topic in General Nursing

    EMPTY IVF at the beginning of your shift. :angryfire Especially when it's a med that you have to get from pharmacy and not on the cart, ex. Amiodarone. ("It'll be up on the next run" says pharmacy,...

  20. CVICU open visitation

    chaosRN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our CVICU, CCU & ICU are thinking about having open visitation for patients families instead of 30 minute visitation 4 or 5 times a day. We don't like the idea. I just want to know how many...

  21. Pulmonary Artery Catheter and Patients Mobility?

    chaosRN replied to steini's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    [QUOTE]We get them out of bed with Swanz all the time. No problems - Lukestar We do too. We always have at least 2 nurses there - 1 to handle the patient and 1 just to handle the

  22. Alcohol Withdrawl

    chaosRN replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

    We use ativan & haldol. We also give the QD dose of B-vitamins & folic acid. I have seen an ETOH gtt (I don't remember the concentration only that is was a realy BIG bottle!! ). Only used it...

  23. post-op cabg care

    chaosRN replied to jetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    With some MD's we always have a swan. With some of the other MD's we almost never do unless they are really really sick. This has just been a recent thing with them not putting in swans in some pts...

  24. post-op cabg care

    chaosRN replied to jetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our standard gtt for fresh post op CABG pts is 1/2 NS w/ 20meq KCL @50/hr. We use albumin for low volume or b/p, and usually nipride or ntg for b/p control.

  25. copper kettle equation

    chaosRN replied to versatile_kat's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yeah, me too! :stone After my BSN I'm going to CRNA school (in approx. 1-2yrs). I hope all of you are still around then!!! I may need some serious help!!