NeuroICURN

NeuroICURN

Neurology, Neurosurgerical & Trauma ICU

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  1. can someone help me out? please!!!

    NeuroICURN replied to bender73's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I've known people that have passed with 75 questions and I've known people that have failed with 75 questions. I've known people that have passed with 265 questions, I've known people that have...

  2. Does This Place Exist?

    NeuroICURN replied to VickyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Actually yes, the place does exist, and I work there! :) In our unit, the doctors and physicians really discuss what's going on with the patients. If they're doing rounds, they come to us and ask...

  3. So what do you keep in your work locker?

    NeuroICURN replied to Marie_LPN, RN's topic in Operating Room

    I have hairspray, a drug and lab book, clipboard (that I never use), my bag that I actually carry into the unit (has all my pt sheets, pens, scissors, etc.), a bunch of old papers I keep meaning to...

  4. Any one here work in an ER that was featured on a Discovery show?

    NeuroICURN replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, someone who is A&Ox2 can be self and place, self and year, year and place. It just means they are oriented to two things. I've had plenty of pt's who sometimes get all 3, other times...

  5. Any one here work in an ER that was featured on a Discovery show?

    NeuroICURN replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, my hospital has been on "Trauma: Life in the ER" a few

  6. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    NeuroICURN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Sure...I love my job and I'm always happy to educate those that want to learn! I enjoy reading your posts too because you're obviously very knowledgable about many things. I've come to "respect"...

  7. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    NeuroICURN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok, now I'm really

  8. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    NeuroICURN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    No one ever said it was used for increased ICP. Perhaps you are confusing this thread with the one about treating increased

  9. met an all nurses friend today/ohio get together

    NeuroICURN replied to renerian's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Where were you from?? I used to be in St. C all the time! (I had a couple friends that worked at the sheriff's

  10. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    NeuroICURN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Oh, ok! LOL For a second there, I couldn't believe that you were THAT behind the times!

  11. Ugh, pink eye!

    NeuroICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Ok....I need to complain for just a minute! I had to report off again today (for the third in a row) because I have pink eye! Yuk! I was supposed to go back today because we can go back after it...

  12. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    NeuroICURN replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Gwenith, You guys just started using 3%??? We've been using it for quite some time now....actually, they've even found other uses for it. P.S. No matter what some resident tries to tell you,...

  13. Ugh, pink eye!

    NeuroICURN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Well, where I work, it's like this...You have to stay home until it quits draining and treatment has been initiated. So, what that translates to is approximately 24 hours! Pink eye is soooooooooooo...

  14. met an all nurses friend today/ohio get together

    NeuroICURN replied to renerian's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hey...Let me know if you all do this! I live in WV, work in PA, but would still like to meet some of my "neighbors"! I'm always in OH for one thing or another! Take care

  15. Any WV nurses here?

    NeuroICURN replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    Hey...don't laugh, but I had to wear a nursing cap all through nursing school....and I've only been out a year or

  16. Helloooo WV RNs!

    NeuroICURN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi guys! This is my first posting on the WV forum! I live in WV, but work in PA, so I haven't come here too much before! Anyway...I thought I'd just say hello to all of my fellow WV RNs and a...

  17. Took Nclex today, got 75 questions

    NeuroICURN replied to jazznkate's topic in General Nursing

    I think you answered that question right. And, if it's any consolation to you, I knew when I finished taking the boards that I had passed because I answered my last one correct. Granted, that's not...

  18. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    NeuroICURN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    Just lucky I guess!! I'm telling you....I used to carry a gun for a living, but when it comes to ANYTHING that has more than 4 legs....I run, screaming like a schoolgirl, in the other direction!...

  19. Where did you go to nursing school?

    NeuroICURN replied to NurseDixie's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated from WV Northern Community College. I'm trying to decide where to finish my RN to BSN. I've thought about doing WVUs online program, but I don't know anyone else that's done the program....

  20. Any WV nurses here?

    NeuroICURN replied to amyslater's topic in General Nursing

    Hi everyone! I just wanted to add my two cents to the conversation. I live in WV, but work in PA. For us up here (comparing my experiences with those that work at local hospitals) it's worth the...

  21. RN's How to?????

    NeuroICURN replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps I am missing something here....but what's so darn funny??? It can and has been done in two years....and actually, the program I went through is notorious for being MUCH harder than several...

  22. A Nurse's Living Will/Advanced Directives

    NeuroICURN replied to rnmi2004's topic in General Nursing

    I'm having DNR tattooed to my forehead and no chest compressions tattoed to my chest! :chuckle Under that will be "R3 or higher ONLY". Trust me....after becoming a nurse, there are lots of things...

  23. RN's How to?????

    NeuroICURN replied to kimburlynn's topic in General Nursing

    Well, you have to go to school. You can either attend a diploma program at a hospital (which is approx. 2 years long), or you can spend those 2 years at a community college and have a degree (ASN) at...

  24. Foreign Objects in Body Cavities

    NeuroICURN replied to SWFlorida's topic in Emergency

    OMG!!! Those are the worst stories!!! I've never seen a roach in my life and I think I'd sh*# myself on the spot if I did! Now, if one ever was on my body anywhere....we'll let's just say you'd...

  25. Ugh, pink eye!

    NeuroICURN replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for the words of advice guys! I'm getting caught up on The Golden Girls and The Nanny as we speak! LOL I'm also getting to spend some quality time with my husband too, who now has it!...