Nccity2002 MSN, RN

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    Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Nccity2002 replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hi Guys, Interesting Discussion!! For some reason reading some of the post I get the impression that some nurses believe that the patient is "still there", please remenber that once someone had been...
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    How high have you titrated levophed?

    Nccity2002 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am sitting here in wonder and amazement after reading everyone's post...I have been an ICU nurse for ten years in a Level one trauma center, and I have to confess I had never seen anybody on 150-300...
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    yes or no

    Nccity2002 replied to jnw8606's topic in MICU, SICU

    Jnw8606, I think one of the main requirements to become a good ICU nurse is common sense. From reading your posts, I have a good feeling about you...Go for
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    CCRN question

    Nccity2002 replied to AnRNIam's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi AnRNIM, Dependig on your experience (at least two years in ICU), I would say, give yourself at least three months. I use the Core and the questions/answer review book by the American Association of...
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    Help on dealing with interns

    Nccity2002 replied to blastopore's topic in General Nursing

    Remember that collaboration is key in keeping patients safe. Most of my working career had been in a teaching facility, and yes...occasionally you get "that intern" who is not entirely with the...
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    Nurses can't draw blood, its always hemolyzed

    Nccity2002 replied to HiThisIsStatLabCLICK's topic in General Nursing

    I understand your irritation...for some reason other floors believe that ICU nurses are great at starting IV's (which makes you wonder, since almost everyone in ICU has a central line or PICC:imbar)....
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    Nurses can't draw blood, its always hemolyzed

    Nccity2002 replied to HiThisIsStatLabCLICK's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Guys, I am of the same agreement with my fellow nurses: Those ER nurses are drawing from an IV site, which is fine, but if a small bore needle is used, hemolyzation is more likely to occur. My...
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    Anyone had experience with this?

    Nccity2002 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Yep,It worked for
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    Called Off again....and scared!

    Nccity2002 replied to SmartMorgan's topic in General Nursing

    Hey SmarrMorgan, I would say yes...you should be worried. As an orientee, you should not be considered part of the staffing for that shift. If I were you, I would have a conversation with the unit...
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    I'm Worried

    Nccity2002 replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Angelfire, I totally agree with Sherry: " How about asking for a 1:1 to discuss your progress and what they want from you and what you want from the job, that way you can set objectives and maybe...
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    NSO vs. Proliability

    Nccity2002 replied to CollaborateRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hi CollaborateRN, I recently got a subpoena for a deposition for a case that happened six years ago, when I used to work as a registry. I could not get any help from the hospital where the incident...
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    I don't think I can do this anymore...

    Nccity2002 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Mc3, Please reconsider your decision. The beauty of nursing is in the fact that we have sp many options to choose from, that prevent us from becoming burn out. We all know that changes can be...
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    Doctor's Fiancee yelled at me

    Nccity2002 replied to QTpie86's topic in General Nursing

    QTpie86 Wrote:" I pursued Nursing to marry a Doctor...but I feel as if I chose the wrong profession since so many are in relationships, engaged, or married to Teachers. What is so special about...
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    What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    Nccity2002 replied to steffck's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Not Now, Never thought of it,...but that logic, kind of make sense. I'll try to remember it next time I see a ghosty
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    NCR hospitals accepting volunteer nurses

    Nccity2002 replied to mrasa20's topic in General Nursing

    I am aware of hospitals around the country being more selective in their hiring process of new grads...but I did not know it has come to this, where a new grad has to voulunteer to get a job......
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    Complain more please! It is just an hour!

    Nccity2002 replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    We know, we know...still it is not
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    Blood draw from IVs?

    Nccity2002 replied to alkaleidi's topic in Emergency

    Hi , I can feel your frustation...Find (google) the articles provided below, they may be able to support your point with your manager. 1) Laboratory sampling: Does the process affect the Outcome?. by...