I started in ICU right out of school in a small hospital. My advice is seek out as much clinical time in an ICU as possible, and search for jobs for new grads in ICU. They are usually posted in Jan or...
Thanks for posting that article. I found it enlightening. As a working mother of a 4 month-old, I have to say that pumping at work can be a strain and I have never found it relaxing. I am a nurse, so...
I stated myself incorrectly. CT's go into the pleural space, yes, but the pleural space is not the same thing as the pericardial sac. It would still be a different anatomical
ICUNurseCline replied to NeosynephRN's topic in MICU, SICU
We are on q4 hours. If you are concerned about one particular assessment finding, it's cover-your-butt and document to the hilt. We do VS q 1 hour or q 15 for any drip. If I feel unsure I...
ICUNurseCline replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU
Mommy of three, Know where your policy manual is or where they are on your facility intranet. You don't have to have all the answers, just know how to find them. You can always reply, " I am not sure....
The cath lab will be there later. Start working nights in the CVICU and learn all the ins and outs of the cardiac patient. Then, if you want a change, seek out a job in the cath lab. I agree that cath...
Um, chest tubes go into the lung. Tamponade occurs around the heart. I don't see how a chest tube does a bit of good for tamponade. Unless it's a unique chest tube that somehow got put into the...
ICUNurseCline replied to beyondmeasure's topic in MICU, SICU
I feel the same way sometimes. I am in a MSICU and it's my first job. Focus on the positive moments. School only teaches us enough to keep us from really hurting someone. We don't have to have all the...
ICUNurseCline replied to ItsTime's topic in MICU, SICU
I did 3 weeks of clinicals on Neurosurgical ICU at WFU Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem NC. I had a wonderful experience and learned a lot. The manager was very organized and helpful. Most of...
ICUNurseCline replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU
Dorie, I highly respect the med surg nurses that work in my facility. If I got floated to their floor, I'd just die. We had one sent to us to help us out one busy night, and she made all the...
ICUNurseCline replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU
I am a new grad myself, may 08. I cannot provide the experienced point of view, but I'll give you my 2 cents worth anyway. I started in ICU, but I came in with a VA internship in MICU for a year and...
ICUNurseCline replied to JeffTheRN's topic in MICU, SICU
I think your manager should be aware of this. It is an issue which needs to be addresses, but if you address it yourself, you will be putting yourself in the middle of a gossipy, sticky situation....