NeuroICURN

NeuroICURN specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU.

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1. transfering

   NeuroICURN replied to RN1982's topic in General Nursing

   Why would you email? That just sounds a little cowardly. Why not tell her face to face? If you absolutely NEVER see your manager, then call and leave a

2. What should be included when Charting?

   NeuroICURN replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

   BTW....why wasn't this addressed by your preceptor? I know I read all the charting done by any orientee with me...then we sit and review what's right and wrong and she fixes what's wrong (thank...

3. What should be included when Charting?

   NeuroICURN replied to Nursebabe2009's topic in General Nursing

   Just because they can get in trouble for it, doesn't mean it shouldn't be charted!! If you were actually told that...I would get the heck out of there!! I agree that charting in a LTC facility and a...

4. 1st time Pregnant Nurse...how do you reveal to boss

   NeuroICURN replied to rierie's topic in Nursing Career

   I actually recommend telling your employer right away. Depending on the unit will depend on they handle it. On our unit, we don't make any of our pregnant nurses take ANY kind of isolation...

5. Highest PEEP you've seen?

   NeuroICURN replied to poppy07's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I'm with Gwenith on this one..... On neuro patients, we rarely ever go above 5, but have seen as high as 10...then other vent. methods start being used....i.e. pressure control ventilation or...

6. propofol infusion syndrome

   NeuroICURN replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   Did they try 3% NaCl? A bolus (typically 2-4 mL/kg) and then start a

7. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

   NeuroICURN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

   omg...I can't believe I forgot to mention that! Thanks! Also, thanks to whoever mentioned about the PFO...I've seen a LOT of people with PFOs, but never knew there was a link with migraines. I'll...

8. Have I displayed drug seeking behavior??

   NeuroICURN replied to elthia's topic in General Nursing

   Not to get too nosy here....but have you had a CT (to check for any bleeding or tumor), and/or a CTA (CT Angio) done?? If not, and your symptoms are this severe, you NEED to have that checked....

9. ICU: Nurses Wash Patients + Make Beds?

   NeuroICURN replied to nyforlove's topic in General Nursing

   In our ICU, we are also responsible for all of the patient care (bathing, linen changes, etc.), but when we have an NA on, they will help you with that stuff. Our NAs also do our blood glucose...

10. ICU or ER

    NeuroICURN replied to Apple30's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Personally, I would recommend an ICU. You'll typically get more experience with drips, lines, etc. Not that you don't get that in the ER, but you see it more in ICU because you don't have to deal...

11. Anesthesia for HALO placement.

    NeuroICURN replied to GmanRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honestly....sounds like the patient probably freaked out a little and it was probably more anxiety (and drama), than anything else. I've done more halo braces at the bedside than I remotely care to...

12. Cnrn

    NeuroICURN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Congratulations to you too Roxan!!! That test was brutal, wasn't it?? I really had a hard time with the floor and rehab stuff since all I've ever done was Neuro ICU! I'll tell you what, that's a...

13. Cnrn

    NeuroICURN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    :monkeydance: I'm so excited, that I had to share this with all of you....I passed the CNRN!!! Talk about being shocked...I couldn't believe it!!

14. 3% Saline

    NeuroICURN replied to neuro0000's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok, I got this from the article: Administering Hypertonic Saline to Patients With Severe TBI - on Medscape. If I could figure out how to insert a link to the article, I would. But, if you go to...

15. Diprivan Off Label for Seizure Suppression(?)

    NeuroICURN replied to CCUnocRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hey guys! To the poster that asked if the patient was on any kind of anticonvulsant - It is not uncommon to have a patient who is multiple anticonvulsant drugs and the patient remains in status...