Be_Moore

Be_Moore

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  1. WORRIED ABOUT PT

    Be_Moore replied to CTMMaine's topic in General Nursing

    You made the right calls. Good use of time managment and delegation. On patient A, I would have left him on the partial rebreather (which maxes @ 80%) if that was maintaining sats > 90%. Unless he...

  2. CRNA job outlook

    Be_Moore replied to wake9909's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is also a CRNA shortage just as there is an RN shortage. As healthcare reform becomes an issue, CRNAs will likely become more and more popular with hospitals (compared to Anesthesiologists)...

  3. Calling all Nurses

    Be_Moore replied to palo143's topic in General Nursing

    1. Medical ICU 2. No, just time consuming. 3. 2 areas 4. 4

  4. language barriers

    Be_Moore replied to jwenny's topic in General Nursing

    I feel that all Americans being bilingual is rapidly becoming a situation of necessity. The world gets smaller every day and ignoring that fact is inappropriate. Look at the examples of foreign...

  5. language barriers

    Be_Moore replied to jwenny's topic in General Nursing

    Well living in Denver we have a large spanish speaking population. Presently I am studying spanish in an attempt to overcome the most common language barrier I see. I don't speak much, but I know...

  6. ICU NURSES: In your opinion when is it less stressful working at ICU nights or days?

    Be_Moore replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I also vote nights. But orient on days. That way you will be present for procedures, road trips, rounds, etc. A lot more opportunities for learning happen on days. But then after orientation go to...

  7. How to keep ideals intact when dealing with the realities of nursing?

    Be_Moore replied to swirlything's topic in General Nursing

    You will probably go through a cycle. I did. It started out "Yay helping people." As stress levels started to increase it turned into "I'm a med passing machine, I don't help people or even care." As...

  8. Does DNI mean no CPR?

    Be_Moore replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    It looks like a question of semantics on the end of your facility. They should probably officially start to differentiate between DNR and DNI. The definition of these terms is set per facility,...

  9. What is your incentive for obtaining your CEN?

    Be_Moore replied to Lunah's topic in Emergency

    Well, I'm an ICU nurse, but at our facility we get a $0.75 raise for getting our CCRN, as well as our name on the wall. Oh yeah, and professional

  10. pneumothorax/chest tube healing

    Be_Moore replied to F.E.R.N.'s topic in Emergency

    Because when you pull the chest tube, you place a vaseline gauze over it which creates an air-tight seal in the skin until it heals on it's own. Without the gauze, there is high risk for a pneumo....

  11. Vacation - We need to find our own replacements

    Be_Moore replied to StNeotser's topic in General Nursing

    No, that's complete ********. PTO is yours to use freely, and scheduling is not in your job description. Your facility should take care of staffing. How are you supposed to find replacements for you...

  12. Why Are So Many Students Worried About Expensive Tuition

    Be_Moore replied to khiasdestiny's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. There is no sense in going to a private school and racking up ridiculous amounts of debt. You can get rich being a nurse through wise investing. But starting off with double-digit loan...

  13. Full timers-how many sick days do you use per year?

    Be_Moore replied to ajaxgirl's topic in General Nursing

    None. I don't get

  14. working at same hospital as my mom!!!!!

    Be_Moore replied to coffee4metech's topic in General Nursing

    Why not? I used to work at the same hospital as one of my aunts, my step-brother, and half the people I went to school with. Don't see why it'd be any different if mom worked there. Especially since a...

  15. ADENOSINE ??

    Be_Moore replied to laurainri's topic in Emergency

    I'd say that's a myth, as ACLS protocols don't teach it. I just got ACLS cert. in February...so the latest knowledge doesn't mention doing it. I can see his logic...but I don't think it's

  16. Common drugs given in the er..

    Be_Moore replied to sandypalma's topic in Emergency

    I'd say Normal Saline would be the most common. Just a

  17. Dilemma: night shift...critical care

    Be_Moore replied to moonischasingme1's topic in General Nursing

    In terms of finding time to do stuff...why wouldn't you have time? It's the same schedule, but off by 12 hours. If you normally go to the gym before you go to work in the AM...do it before you go to...

  18. Am I missing something...?

    Be_Moore replied to Higgs's topic in General Nursing

    A useful phrase from American history that you should take into context when reviewing the American health care system. "Are you now or have you ever been a member of the communist party?" - Senator...

  19. What can I do with a Masters degree in Nursing besides NP/CNS?

    Be_Moore replied to chingy1206's topic in General Nursing

    Anesthesia. Nurse

  20. Who needs to be seen first?

    Be_Moore replied to Superlost1984's topic in General Nursing

    This question is beast. For so many reasons. You could argue either answer, but here is mine. I would see the patient on the cont. Mg++ drip first. My logic is that typically patients on a continuous...

  21. Guilt about using sick time

    Be_Moore replied to ffweste's topic in General Nursing

    Nope. Plain and simple. Either you would be working impaired by narcotics or distracted by pain. Either way isn't safe. You made the right

  22. Need advice......

    Be_Moore replied to ajhutch's topic in General Nursing

    If you can tolerate the drive, then it's definitely worth it. Getting a job in L&D/PP/NICU fresh out of school will be difficult if you don't have any experience there. Many times if you work as a...

  23. What Constitutes a Telemetry Unit

    Be_Moore replied to Pudnluv's topic in General Nursing

    Your patient ratios are very much not in line with accepted standards. I'd be looking for a new job, honestly...it's YOUR license that is at stake if something goes wrong...and with that many...

  24. Dating Coworkers??

    Be_Moore replied to SweetLemon's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, there is no US policy on that, the policies will be set per facility. When I was about 17, my boss at the time told me something that I will always remember. "Boy, you don't **** where you...

  25. Vit. B12 shots

    Be_Moore replied to PopeJane3rd's topic in General Nursing

    Things I have read seem to indicate that PO b12 may be as effective at treating symptomatic deficiency as IM (though the studies were small). Why get a B12 shot when you can just buy it otc in pill...