Celia M

Celia M ASN, RN

M/S/Tele, Home Health, Gen ICU

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  1. Appropriate Attire for an Interview

    Celia M replied to jeanie122's topic in General Nursing

    I wore a pant suit in my last interview and got the job. As long as its professional looking I see no problem. Besides pants cover more leg than skirts, so I can't imagine any one being offended....

  2. Does this seem right????? (Vent)

    Celia M replied to RNPATL's topic in Nurse Management

    Patrick, I am sorry that you are having to work so much. What kind of support do you have from your supervisor. I am lucky in the fact that if I work extra as a staff member I am not expected to be at...

  3. Recovering post op patients in Critical Care

    Celia M replied to BeckieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I manage an 8 bedded ICU/CCU in a small hospital and we do recover pts. Usually they are ventilated and we take them because our PACU nurses are not familiar with the vents. The patients are 1:1 RN as...

  4. cardizem drip nurse/patient ratio

    Celia M replied to lihuejan's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Here in California tele nurse/pt ratio is 1:5 days and nocs. To remain on the floor the patient must be stable and the drip cannot be being titrated to hemodynamic

  5. Any advice?

    Celia M replied to Marlo2bRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I transferred from med/surg to ICU. If you can manage up to 6+ med/surg patients then you will do fine in ICU. Never hesitate to ask, pick the train wrecks so you can learn and improve your skills....

  6. A resident swore at me!

    Celia M replied to pumpkin's topic in General Nursing

    Pumpkin, 1. Most importantly, good luck with and enjoy your wedding, DO NOT let this **** MD spoil it. 2. it sounds like you are a great patient advocate, just chart when the MDs do not return calls...

  7. Patient Identifier

    Celia M posted a topic in General Nursing

    What do you use to identify your patients?. JCAHO asks for 2. We use name, DOB or

  8. I'm starting to hate ICU nurses

    Celia M replied to Mayflye's topic in MICU, SICU

    So sorry you are dealing with such crappy attitudes. Those who complain loudly about others and voice their opinions about ohter people's defenciencies are often unsure of themselves and threatened by...

  9. One Handed Ostomy Care?

    Celia M replied to MarcusKspn's topic in General Nursing

    What kind of ostomy is it? If it is a colostomy andthe stool is firm and not a constant stream a peice device may be easier to apply. The trickiest thing will be the clamp. How about an OT referal...

  10. How many quit???

    Celia M replied to Deb123j's topic in General Nursing

    It is a shame that the nurse vs MD feud seems to be perpetuated here. Nurses and MDs have two very distinct roles in patient care and should be working as a team together with the goal of helping the...

  11. Insulin gtt questions

    Celia M replied to nurses4all's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I insert PICC lines, you need very little to flush the entire length of the PICC, less than 1 cc. PICCs stay patent with a vey low TKO rate. In home Health I've seen it as low as 1 cc/hr. In our ICU...

  12. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

    Celia M replied to TinyNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Jenni, So sorry about your Dad, my condolences. You did the best for him and got him to an ER. It's difficult for a nurse to have a sick relative, you try to treat them as another patient but it...

  13. Your priorities

    Celia M replied to Sahn's topic in General Nursing

    I love nursing, I love my job, but I love my family more. I give my all to the job when I'm there and I do do extra if it fits in with my family, but family does come first. I also don't expect my...

  14. Obesity in the hospital

    Celia M replied to dietersmanifesto's topic in General Nursing

    Yes you will be taught to lift and position patients properly in school. i t is a very important lesson. Always follow the steps you were taught, never try to do it alone, take the time you need to do...

  15. First day on my own--from worst to first

    Celia M replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Looks like we have a wonderful, adaptable and positive RN here. Yeah for you and keep up the good work!!!

  16. Do you have to attend "rounds'?

    Celia M replied to blue280's topic in General Nursing

    I manage the ICU in a small rural hospital and we do not have official rounds here or on the floor. Each patient in the hospital has a nurse Case Manager assigned to them from the Quality/ Utilization...

  17. Professionalism and Nurses

    Celia M replied to Dixiedi's topic in General Nursing

    Any one who is working caring for patients in the health care arena deserves respect wether they are a NA or PhD. We have a crisis in healthcare at this time and how we get through it depends on how...

  18. Professionalism and Nurses

    Celia M replied to Dixiedi's topic in General Nursing

    I trained in the UK in the 80's where we could not use first names for staff or patients, it made for a very stiff and formal atmosphere and needless to say the rule was broken more times than it was...

  19. nurse - patient ratio

    Celia M replied to rn-medic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sorry, I don't know of ant web sites but I thought that ICU staffing had to be 2:1. Here in California we are mandated by Title 22 to keep that ratio, so you may want to check your state regs. I...

  20. Length of New Grad Orientation

    Celia M replied to luvbug9956's topic in General Nursing

    I received no orientation, however I graduated 17 years ago in the UK from the equivalent of a diploma program. We spent our 3rd year being in charge of the floor with an RN as a resource. I got a job...

  21. emotional attachment.......

    Celia M replied to cindimc's topic in Nursing Career

    A good nurse often becomes attatched to their patients. The trick is not to let it take over your life. I think it's something thay you learn to deal with as you gain experience. There are many nurses...

  22. Letters of condolence

    Celia M replied to RoadRunner's topic in MICU, SICU

    We send out sympathy cards to the families. They are posted for about a week so all the nurses get a chance to write in them if they wish. The feedback I have received is that the families appreciate...

  23. Is English required to be an RN?

    Celia M replied to Jailhouse RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I find that when I am having brilliant ideas flowing at a great speed that my fingers cannot keep up with my brain and therefore errors occur. This is an informal method of communication and let's...

  24. Likes/Dislikes

    Celia M replied to danak's topic in General Nursing

    Likes: The peolpe you meet, the stories you hear, the lifelong friendships you make, learning something new every day, Saving a life, helping families, the grateful thanks, bringing a new life into...

  25. New nurse self doubts

    Celia M replied to RuthG's topic in General Nursing

    Do not worry, that's what preceptors are for. The real learning in nursing starts when you start working. At our hospital we have a new grad program that lasts for 6 weeks prior to the orientation...