DaveLRN12

I have worked in a MICU here are some necessary things you will need: Stethoscope, penlight, calipers (for measuring rhythm strips), scissors. Major meds to review: Vasopressors & Inotropic Agents (Norepinephrine, dopamine, dobutamine, neosynephrine, epinephrine, milrinone) Sedation, paralytics and pain meds meds (propofol, fentanyl, versed, ativan, haldol, succinylcholine, vecurionium etc), review ACLS protocol, dysrhythmia charts. Refresh lab values especially for DKA, and Septic shock. If I think of anything else I will post again. Some resources I use on the ICU floor below. Good Luck! You will do well! Resources I use still on floor Mosby's Nursing PDQ for Critical Care, 2e: 9780323074063: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com http://peds.stanford.edu/Rotations/picu/pdfs/15_inotropes_tables.pdf Critical Care Notes: Clinical Pocket Guide: 9780803620841: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.com ECG Notes: Interpretation and Management Guide (Davis's Notes): Shirley A. Jones: 9780803621428: Amazon.com: Books http://www.amazon.com/IV-Med-Notes-Nurses-Clinical/dp/0803614462/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1409152595&sr=1-1&keywords=iv+med+notes

The school I'm probably choosing is 3 blocks away..so I'll be walking

I am currently 38, and will be starting this January, when I graduate I will be approaching my 41st Birthday.

Thanks! My fiance' makes a descent living and we should be able to do this with minimal help from me, and she keeps saying she'd rather struggle now and get me through this than not and struggling all our lives.

Hello all: I'm a newly accepted student. I just spent the last 2 years retaking all of my science pre-req's because of them being over 10 years old. I left school in '93 to help my brother raise his children and I never went back for personal reasons. My fiance' has been great support in my 2nd chance, and will be the sole financial support. I just wanted to know how many men are in this situation now (in school and only 1 income), and how has it been with the current state with of the ecomony? I know money will be tight and I can rely on some weekend work, but the instructors suggest we not work if possible because of the time needed for studying, clinicals, etc. Any suggestions? Thanks! Dave