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  1. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    ICU nursing you have to make split, quick decisions sometimes. When your pt goes downhill, they can go downhill quick; Whereas pts on the floor are more stable. There is a lot more autonomy I think...

  2. Critical Pt and More stable Pt

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to BellaInBlueScrubsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We actually went through a point where there were no limits on how many people in the room, anytime they wanted. They changed that back to only 2 visitors at a time because it was just ridiculous. We...

  3. communicating w/ pts on ventilators

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    And if they are on the vent and they have any type of sedation still on or receiving narcs, it doesnt always mean they know what they are saying. I spent forever trying to figure out what this guy...

  4. Critical Pt and More stable Pt

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to BellaInBlueScrubsRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    That was a question and a vent. How would you have handled

  5. communicating w/ pts on ventilators

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to turnforthenurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Writing if able. I'm horrible at reading lips and feel just as frustrated as they are. I feel so bad! I try to get them to mouth one word at a time, or the most important one. Prompt them by...

  6. Turning Patients

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to Sg0223RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ugh, I feel ya. I wouldn't dare try to turn em myself. I don't like attempting to do 175 lbs on a vent by myself. Its a team effort. Or orderly if you are in a pinch and just CANT find someone....

  7. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    Shanlee79: Before I graduated, I did an internship program. I did ICU as well as general med surg. Both completely different and challenging in the different ways. I work ICU now. It's...

  8. RN's, how do you document findings which are out of your scope?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to Wile E Coyote's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CXR results call to Dr. So and So. I would't feel the need to chart anything about the actual

  9. care of patient post code

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to pk1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes to be present during a code if they wish. No to feeling like you need to leave the room trashed to prove that point. Some people want and need to see it. Others do not. I'm not sure what I'd...

  10. Do you stop vasopressors(/inotropes) during a code?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to Sedate&intubate's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Haha, I figured surely you did. I just thought it was funny how you worded it. One time at shift change a pt was going south. He was on levo and neo, trying to call a doc to get something else and...

  11. care of patient post code

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to pk1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would never leave it trashed! Clean up the trash, cover the pt. Make them look presentable. Agree with above posters. I wouldn't worry about the crash cart in room. Lines must be left in until...

  12. Do you stop vasopressors(/inotropes) during a code?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to Sedate&intubate's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    60 of levo and 300 of neo and "maxed" on vasopressin. You do realize that they are all are WAY past max right? LOL.. Just pointing it out. I have seen them that high... but they are pretty much...

  13. Cosmetic Nursing Job for New Grad - Advice Please

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to SparkleRN's topic in Aesthetics

    It sounds fun! I didn't know they had an RN job like

  14. Biggest Misconception about nurses you've heard

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    Apparently some people think I can diagnose you based on your symptoms that you texted

  15. Advice for "seasoned" nurse moving to ICU

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I watched someone balloon up too with subQ emphysema from a trach. It was scary. Down her chest and into her face. And when I finally got the doc in, he tried to reposition it, at the bedside,...

  16. First year nightmare...

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to shippoRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    From the writing it sounds like its in a hospital setting. Sounds like a nightmare! Sooo sorry to hear that. When I was still in school, I took an internship and instead of being with an RN I was...

  17. When are you no longer a "new nurse"?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to nursesaurus's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated Dec 08 and worked night shift. I felt less like a new nurse around 1 year when a few groups of newbies entered in after me. Then I moved to day shift.... I think they look at me like a...

  18. Silly question ??

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to Elleveein's topic in General Nursing

    Where did you hear the term "baby nurses"? That might help

  19. Any info at all on bkat 8 pleeeaassse

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to ICURN7's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never heard of this test. What is

  20. New to ICU? What have you learn so far?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to RN28MD's topic in MICU, SICU

    Calling docs is mentioned a lot in this thread. My tip is that I try to write down each thing I want to say. Labs, my request, any change. Have an idea what you want before the call. Its a pain to...

  21. Latex Allergy

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN posted a topic in General Nursing

    Besides tourniqutes, latex gloves and certain kinds of tape, What other products to avoid when a patient is allergic to

  22. Trying to understand difference between LPN and RN practice....

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to lovesunsets's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    My confusion is that if the LPNs are mad that they don't make more money, what was the point in going for the LPN program anyway. You can get an ASN in two

  23. Latex Allergy

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to BellaInBlueScrubsRN's topic in General Nursing

    I just don't get what I'm supposed to do when they are allergic to this stuff. Obviously latex free gloves. That's all we have now anyway. I can start an IV without a tourniquet. But when I'm...

  24. New Grad offered a critical care job? Am I ready?

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to my.toys's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I went straight to Critical Care. The orientation isn't just on the floor. There is a LOT of education. Patho, machines,

  25. Please help!!! I need advice..

    BellaInBlueScrubsRN replied to precillar85's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Being in the healthcare setting might make you feel better. Have you thought about getting a job as a CNA? I worked as a SNA (same thing without additional courses) and it helped