NeuroICURN

NeuroICURN

Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU

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  1. Neuro ICU - "how to test for pain response in comatose individuals

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

    Ok...this thread really struck a cord with me because I too have seen physicians, as well as new nurses, do nipple twists....and it irritates the heck out of me!!! I'm always the first one to speak...

  2. What are the best ways/tips to study for cnrn?

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

    It usually takes around 6 weeks for results to come back. However, the test that was administered before this last one, took forever because they had some problems. I'll get the breakdown sheet the...

  3. What are the best ways/tips to study for cnrn?

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

    Red, I've been a neuro ICU for almost 4 years now. I work in a very busy neurosurgical unit, in a large teaching facility. When I say we get the worst of the worst, I'm not kidding. I'd like to...

  4. Alcohol Withdrawl

    NeuroICURN replied to zambezi's topic in General Nursing

    Well, in our unit, it just depends. For the ones that we detox, we use a routine dose of ativan with prn ativan to back it up, we've also used propofol, we've added valium, haldol, etc. when needed...

  5. Increasing number of deaths

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

    I've noticed it comes in spurts too. Seems like you won't have hardly any for a while and then next thing you know, there's a ton dying all at once! Personally, I've just come to accept this as...

  6. Package for Iraq

    NeuroICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok....so here's what I need some suggestions for. I have a friend who's working in Iraq (not military). Anyway, he's been there a while and I'd like to send him a "care package". I think so far I'll...

  7. Package for Iraq

    NeuroICURN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the suggestions so far, they've been great! Glad someone posted on stuff not to send too....because two of the things on the list were things I'd considered sending! :chuckle Keep...

  8. Of blown pupils and brain waves

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

    As a neuro nurse, I have a real problem with some of the statements made in your posting. Blown pupils can mean brain death, but don't always.....so, please don't ever make a statement like that...

  9. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    NeuroICURN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Um.....NO!!!!

  10. MD funnies

    NeuroICURN replied to AmyB's topic in Nursing Humor

    Ok....I posted this somewhere else, but it works here too..... This was told to me by someone who was there when it happened. This MD told me that he was attending the resuscitation of a trauma...

  11. Glasgow Coma Scale

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

    Yes, I think it would be very difficult to apply the GCS to a child. Thanks for adding your input here. More power to you for being able to work with kids!

  12. What was your shortest/longest stay at a job?

    NeuroICURN replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    Shortest: 2 months. This was at a trucking company and trust me, I knew on day 1 that I'd made a horrible mistake. Longest: 3

  13. meds never to be given IVP

    NeuroICURN replied to newgrad2005's topic in General Nursing

    There's a ton of meds that should never been given IVP. Many meds vary over times of a couple minutes or an hour or longer. The best way to know if your drug can be given push is to look it

  14. Glasgow Coma Scale

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

    Thanks...I loved that avatar too! God I hope it works out that Kerry is elected on Tuesday....I honestly can't imagine another 4 years of Bush. It's really bad, and I can't understand how people...

  15. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    NeuroICURN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    i don't think it was harsh at all....as i said, i have found that to be my experience. i don't think that even if someone works all the time, that that should be their "life". in order to have a...

  16. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    NeuroICURN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks!!! I have to ask...where did you get your avatar? I LOVE

  17. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    NeuroICURN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    I agree that it is mostly older people who see us as "angels" and yes, I also don't have a problem if that is how they want to express their gratitude. I just humbly accept the compliment and go on...

  18. Question about overtime pay

    NeuroICURN replied to CaterpillarGirl's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on the state and the facility. Rarely though will you ever get paid for working more than 8 hours in a day.....after all, most work 12s anyway. Now, my facility also doesn't start paying...

  19. AJN Article Opinions.. "I'm No Angel"

    NeuroICURN replied to Trauma-tizedRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gawd, it is sooooo weird you posted this today!!! I didn't see the article, but I was discussing this EXACT thing with one of the women at work today!!! I agree totally that we are no angels! I am...

  20. Brain Dead Child Discharged to Home With Parents

    NeuroICURN replied to Euskadi1946's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse who has seen TRUE brain death more times than I care to talk about....after TRUE brain death has occured, they will lose sympathetic tone soon (it can be immediate up to two weeks I think)...

  21. nurse's aides doing accuchecks

    NeuroICURN replied to panurse101's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    At my hospital (in Pgh. PA) in an intensive care unit, our NAs do our accuchecks. No problem at all with

  22. An RN changing meds without a doctors order?

    NeuroICURN replied to nosonew's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Eeek! If this person is truly doing doing this, then this is not only dangerous, but unethical and illegal! My only advice to you would be to document what you specifically witness and hear what...

  23. Funny things you have said but wish you didn't

    NeuroICURN replied to FranEMTnurse's topic in Nursing Humor

    LMAO!!! That is too funny!

  24. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    NeuroICURN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose you never worked with stroke pt's or head bleed patients who had to have a feeding tube during recovery? NGs are very irritating and pts. are often visibly more comfortable after insertion....

  25. PRO's for feeding tubes...please post or respond!

    NeuroICURN replied to KacyLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose you never worked with stroke pt's or head bleed patients who had to have a feeding tube during recovery? NGs are very irritating and pts. are often visibly more comfortable after insertion....