Tina CTICU RN

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  1. Racism in nursing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to KCIN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    KCIN - Be the better person! :balloons: I have seen prejudism go on behind the backs of our women of color as well. However, it is usually by other nurses and not management. Our institution...

  2. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Nice to meet you. I live in Leavittsburg and work in Cleveland

  3. post-op cabg care

    Tina CTICU RN replied to jetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi. I have worked at two different hospitals in the open heart unit and the patients always come out with Swan Gantz catheters. It is the only way we know for sure how the heart is functioning...

  4. Sicu

    Tina CTICU RN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I currently work in the CTICU 50 miles one-way from my house. I have interviewed for the SICU at a hospital much closer to my home. Can someone give me insight into the SICU and what it has to...

  5. Would you seriously consider quitting nursing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    I too am trying to get out of bedside nursing only after 1 1/2 years of doing it. I was a legal assistant in my former profession. Nursing is not all it is cracked up to be! It is very hard to be...

  6. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hi traumakimmy - Are you working at a hospital? Are you working at Trumbull or St. Joe's? Tina CTICU RN

  7. action medical staffing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to renerian's topic in Travel

    Thanks. I will check it out now

  8. action medical staffing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to renerian's topic in Travel

    Renerian - I have not heard of this company but it does not mean they cannot get you a good job. I have been checking into travel nursing myself. I checked with American Mobile and Medical Express....

  9. Sicu

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the info. I was left a message by the nurse recruiter that she wants to make me an offer, but is out of the office today. So, Monday I will return her call and get the offer to work in...

  10. Youngstown

    Tina CTICU RN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Does anyone out there work for St. Elizabeth's in Youngstown? I am thinking of taking a position in the SICU. Any words of advice or thoughts

  11. Sicu

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    So basically you are assessing that the surgical site is dry and intact as well as making sure there is no retroperitoneal bleeding? Do you have a lot of titrating of

  12. Youngstown

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks. I did interview there once before. I am a little nervous about working for a smaller hospital (I got burned at the last one).

  13. Should I leave the ICU?

    Tina CTICU RN replied to ladydi94956's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do not feel you are incompetent. I had the same situation occur when I went to work at an ICU near my house. I had previously worked for a very large reputable hospital recovering open hearts. I...

  14. Did I make the right decision?

    Tina CTICU RN replied to mspringer's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi! I graduated and went right into recover post open heart & thoracic patients in the CTICU. It is definitely challenging, but I have learned so much in one year. I do not know if you will...

  15. Hospice Nursing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello, I actually got a response from another nurse. Thank you for responding to my post. Tina

  16. Hospice Nursing

    Tina CTICU RN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Hello - I am an ICU nurse working on my BSN and would like to interview a hospice nurse. Please let me know if I can e-mail you with a few short questions. Thank you!

  17. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Tina CTICU RN posted a topic in Ohio Nursing

    Can anyone provide me with information on legal nurse consulting? I have a background as a legal assistant and would like to try to get started doing this on the side. I may not have the experience...

  18. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    WOW Luomas around here were not good huh? I just remember the name. Yeah, I want to do the nurse consulting thing. I have experience as a legal assistant and hold a paralegal certificate. I am...

  19. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    thanks for the info. your last name sounds familiar. ever live in warren, ohio?

  20. Hello

    Tina CTICU RN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am enjoying reading all the posts about CRNA. I am working on my BSN and will be done in about one year. My plan is to apply to 2-3 Nurse Anesthesist programs. I already ordered some books online...

  21. shortest notice ever given at a job

    Tina CTICU RN replied to blueyes2004's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for responding to my post. I have not quit yet and am trying to stick it out. I had to work last night 10p to 6:30 a. I worked with nice nurses for a change and learned how to handled a...

  22. Any one from Howland, Ohio??

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Monica RN,BSN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    I am not from Howland, but live in Leavittsburg, grew up in Warren. I lived in Florida for almost 9 years and have been back in Ohio for 8 years. I am ready to go back to Florida! Winter blues........

  23. shortest notice ever given at a job

    Tina CTICU RN replied to blueyes2004's topic in General Nursing

    I cannot top 5 minutes but feel like quitting the job I am at now. I am a new RN. I graduated in May 2003. I have worked since June, but am on my second job. The first one lasted 5 1/2 months....

  24. Legal Nurse Consultant

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thanks! I will check out the

  25. Hospice Nursing

    Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Thank you for replying to my post. Nurse Suzanne has provided me with exceptional information. I think I have enough information for my paper. Thank you so much!