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  1. While You are In Here..I May As Well Try To Go To The Bathroom....

    ChipNurse replied to Nurse SMS's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I work in an ICU so I don't have to deal with ambulating patients to the bathroom as we just simply don't have them, but can you bed pan some of them once in a while or a bedside commode when you need...

  2. When to ask for rectal tube?

    ChipNurse replied to mandypants08's topic in General Nursing

    I work in an ICU where it seems every patient has loose stools. With that being said, I have only asked for a rectal tube one time in the past year and that was only because the patient was having a...

  3. according to the trick...I PASSED!

    ChipNurse replied to CTnewgrad826's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congrats!

  4. Cleveland Clinic RN assessments

    ChipNurse replied to blizzard281's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The physical capability test is easy. Just take it seriously and push and pull as hard as you can. It will feel really difficult as the harder to push, the more resistance is

  5. how to get to critical care?

    ChipNurse replied to marta02225's topic in Critical Care

    It doesn't hurt to at least apply for some ICU positions. Some ICU's prefer new grads as they don't *usually* come with bad attitudes or bad habits. It is a lot of work though. If you do get hired...

  6. Do Nurses Get Traffic Tickets?

    ChipNurse replied to rachelita's topic in General Nursing

    I just got pulled over on my way home from work a couple days ago. I was going 80 in a 60 and I had my scrubs on and name badge on. The officer asked why I was in such a hurry and I blurted out "I...

  7. Started dream job

    ChipNurse replied to Tracy M's topic in General Nursing

    I found 3-11p shift the most exhausting. It was often a busy shift for admissions (I worked on an ortho floor) and staffing would come around a cut staff starting at 3pm and again at 7pm which left...

  8. Can a Masters degree holder get into RN Program in Georgia

    ChipNurse replied to WenDu's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Just apply for the program. You will have to list all education background including you Bachelor's and Master's programs and degrees awarded. You will need transcripts sent from all schools you have...

  9. Just a rant rn-bsn

    ChipNurse posted a topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Just a rant.... I am starting the rn-bsn program and I cannot believe the cost for a 3 credit class... $1600!!! This is a state school. I guess I am having a little bit of sticker

  10. Cleveland Clinic

    ChipNurse replied to blizzard281's topic in General Nursing

    The basic EKG test would be identifying simple rhythms such as NSR, sinus tach, afib, aflutter, sinus brady, may or may not cover heart blocks. I would just do a quick review of each, knowing how to...

  11. Looking to buy lab supplies to practice at home

    ChipNurse replied to The Princess Bride's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just use your school lab...it's free (well not really, you pay for it in your tuition), so you might as well take advantage of

  12. Orthopedic Tech

    ChipNurse replied to Enlightenedchild's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    It sounds a little low, but an ortho tech is just a more specialized PCT. Considering you don't have experience, I guess the pay can be a little low for that reason. Also, depends on where you are...

  13. cost of ICU per day

    ChipNurse replied to jonakuntz's topic in Patient Education

    When surgeons want to just keep their patients in the ICU "just because the care in better," I get so mad! It cost significantly MORE for the pt to be in an ICU bed than a step down or floor bed. I...

  14. Just a bad shift...

    ChipNurse replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

    ...and this is why I work in the ICU. Atleast there are only 2 patients that I have to worry about. Sorry that was no help to your post, but I applause you on being able to handle all those patients...

  15. H & H Values

    ChipNurse replied to robert.hiester's topic in Critical Care

    We typically transfuse for Hgb under 8 (almost all of our patients are anemic), but if the pt drops a couple points say from 10 to 8, then that would warrant a page to the doc and they typically...

  16. PVC and PAC in ECG rhythm

    ChipNurse replied to bruto's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Increasing PACs can be a precursor to a-fib or a-flutter, so an increase in PACs in a pt that hasn't been having them would warrant a mention to a doc. Many people live with frequent PVCs. Are they...

  17. Pregnancy and being a nurse

    ChipNurse replied to Irish_Mist's topic in General Nursing

    I am currently 16 weeks pregnant and I am working full time as a nurse. It has been a trying experience as I had 8 weeks of ALL day nausea. I didn't have too much difficulty with the smells, which I...

  18. Just a rant rn-bsn

    ChipNurse replied to ChipNurse's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Wow... I am surprised to hear about similar costs. I may look into another school... I had no idea it was going to cost this

  19. Does it get better being a new nurse?

    ChipNurse replied to telealli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It's totally normal to feel anxiety as a new nurse. It is also normal to make mistakes. I believe every single nurse has made a few mistakes in their career and if they say they haven't, then quite...

  20. OR nurse to ICU?

    ChipNurse replied to CTRN'11's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work with someone who came from the OR to the ICU.. she is a great ICU nurse. If they are a good unit/hosopital system then you will get more than adequate orientation. Remember, many people start...

  21. neuro checks on A&O patients at night

    ChipNurse replied to beeble's topic in MICU, SICU

    If the pt has orders for q1 or q2 hour neuro checks or if the pt is a neuro pt with q4 hr neuro checks, then yes I wake them. However, most of my patients are not neuro pts and if they are hanging...

  22. Correct pressure for gastric decompression

    ChipNurse replied to LionessRN's topic in General Nursing

    I check for placement with air bolus and then always flush with water to keep the line patent. I try to do this every few hours or so. Some of the gastric secretions are thick and get clogged. I have...

  23. Levophed concentration and hospital policy.

    ChipNurse replied to calivianya's topic in Critical Care

    If my patient is sick enough for Levo, then they bought themselves a central line and an art line. I would never run Levo through a peripheral, but we only infuse quad strength. Our docs are great, so...

  24. New job on 3rd shift. Struggling. Need tips

    ChipNurse replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I feel your pain, I work rotating days/nights every 2 weeks. I too was having trouble with the night shifts. I find that if I go to bed at midnight/1am and wake up at a reasonable hour and then...

  25. New PCT on Med-Surg Floor, Need Tips!

    ChipNurse replied to eclectmint's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    Make sure to get time sensitive tasks done on time, such as vital signs and accuchecks. If you get any thing abnormal in the vitals, such as temp > 38C, SBP 160, SaO2 100