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  1. Level 1 infuser IV access

    Soonstudent posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a Level 1 trauma center. What IV access and sites do you use for rapid infusion (Level 1)? It seems some nurses and residents I work with think you can only infuse through a cordis in the...

  2. Explaining circumcision to mom....

    Soonstudent replied to brentster_us's topic in Patient Education

    I have a lot of strongly held ideas and beliefs that are very controversial, but at work I stick to the scientific facts and would never offer my own

  3. ADIOS ANESTHESIA

    Soonstudent replied to Spode's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maybe you should be a

  4. MUSC Trauma Unit

    Soonstudent replied to Putu2Sleep's topic in General Nursing

    MUSC is hiring new grads. Jobs maybe a little tighter now (but I'm not sure) and the new grads who worked as techs while in school are probably getting the jobs because they are more experienced,...

  5. Just accepted my first contract!

    Soonstudent replied to Sue Damones's topic in Travel

    Congrats! I'm about half way through my first assignment in CO. Just like any other experience, it's what you make of it. I'm definitely glad I did this. It's such a great social experiment to throw...

  6. Is anyone having trouble finding a good assignment out west?

    Soonstudent replied to Tennesseeliving's topic in Travel

    I was having the same problem, started looking c three smaller companies in nov. Wasn't having any luck so one of my recruiters reccomended another recruiter who was a friend of hers c a large...

  7. Job outlook for travel nursing in this economy?

    Soonstudent replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Travel

    Thanks for the advice, google maps says about 3 hours to keystone. I'll make a run and see how it works out. I have a friend in Denver I could stay with. Coming from the east coast I don't have any...

  8. Sepsis case

    Soonstudent replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    In most of the studies I've seen Norepinephrine is the first line however There are some new ones that suggest Vaso may work better. Like someone said it depends on which doc is on. I think the sepsis...

  9. Job outlook for travel nursing in this economy?

    Soonstudent replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Travel

    I'll be in Pueblo from Dec - Mar. Thinking of getting a season lift ticket. I've been to Keystone before and loved it. They have a package deal for Keystone, Breck and one more for a pretty good deal....

  10. Job outlook for travel nursing in this economy?

    Soonstudent replied to inthesouthrn's topic in Travel

    I just got a contract in CO. I was looking with 3 smaller companies for about 4 weeks with no luck. Two of the companies were working hard. In my perception there were a lot of jobs out there,...

  11. Take provided or Find your own housing?

    Soonstudent posted a topic in Travel

    I'm looking at assignments and when getting the pay breakdown it seems that the companies are keeping anywhere from $2000 to $4,500 a month for providing my housing. I've been calling hostels,...

  12. Another hurt back

    Soonstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I hurt my back last Sunday while turning a pt. I work Friday's and the weekend so I was off afterwards. It was getting better, so Wed I was messing around in the yard a little, nothing crazy just...

  13. Another hurt back

    Soonstudent replied to Soonstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks lpn. I havn't ever been to a chriopractor but a friend reccomended a good one. She's had a very simlar issue also. I'll never turn a pt alone again. You never realize how important your back...

  14. Atropine

    Soonstudent replied to love-d-OR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yea some people just have really low resting heart rates. Lance armstrong is in the 30's I've

  15. Atropine

    Soonstudent replied to love-d-OR's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are right Love, only give it if the pt is symptomatic. It can be a little nerve racking to have a hr around 30-40, but if the pt is compensating accordingly no need for meds. However treating the...

  16. "If you want to be a doctor, go to medical school"

    Soonstudent replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Since the pt wears 3l at home, maybe the Dr realized the pt was anxious about being on 2l in the hospital and wanted to be bumped up. Nothing like a little placebo affect from that insignificant rise...

  17. CCRN exam?? Experiences?

    Soonstudent replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

    I havn't been a nurse that long. Actually barely had the required hours to take the test. Granted there are some difficult questions but I don't think it's as bad as it's made out to be. I took a two...

  18. ABG interpretation help

    Soonstudent replied to ladybugsea's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The first one looks like partially compensated metabolic alkolosis. Your PH is more on the basic side. Your elevated Bicard is causing this. The elevated CO2 is trying to correct this. Don't...

  19. Is nursing what you make out of it?

    Soonstudent replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    So

  20. Is nursing what you make out of it?

    Soonstudent replied to rnmomtobe2010's topic in General Nursing

    I think it is. I think it is a challenging profession when compared to others, but I think it all comes back to your perspective. Sure there are easier things to get through than nursing school, but...

  21. I was a ______ prior to being a nurse/student nurse

    Soonstudent replied to nurz2be's topic in General Nursing

    Gunsmith, Soldier, Heavy Equipment Operator, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer, Golf Caddie, Deckhand on a

  22. Nursing for the wrong reasons? (long)

    Soonstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility and I've been there for about five years. Well about a year ago I was temporarily promoted to a team leader position in manufacturing. I was...

  23. Need a good ICU book

    Soonstudent replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'll second

  24. Need a good ICU book

    Soonstudent replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'll second

  25. New nurse made a mistake!

    Soonstudent replied to newnursewithquestion's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You are exactly right on the access issue, there is always some danger, I didn't mean to imply that there was none. The pt is probably a hard stick, or has a chronic condition that warrants a picc....