sunnycalifRN

sunnycalifRN has 6 years experience.

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1. how to become a respiratory therapist

   sunnycalifRN replied to hrdrn's topic in General Nursing

   I was an RRT before becoming an ICU nurse. There are two and four year programs to become a respiratory therapist. However, I don't know why you would want to do that, if you're an RN. You can take...

2. Not feeling it...

   sunnycalifRN replied to LostN's topic in MICU, SICU

   Hang in there! I didn't feeling really comfortable working in ICU for almost 2 years. But, utilize your co-workers and ask questions . . . no one was born an ICU nurse. It WILL get

3. Turn Teams?

   sunnycalifRN replied to canurse24's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   A prior workplace had a "Lift Team". We loved these guys!! All were young, energetic and strong!! They carried pagers and could be paged anytime. Unfortunately, the "bean counters" determined that...

4. Advice

   sunnycalifRN replied to dienne's topic in General Nursing

   Sorry to hear about your situation. I think you are wise to start sending out your resume. If you are in the union, you can ask your rep if they have heard anything or if they know how lay offs are...

5. Didn't Receive paycheck

   sunnycalifRN replied to TheOracle's topic in General Nursing

   Yep. Although it's unfortunate that you didn't get your paycheck, paychecks are usually kept locked up for safekeeping. I don't think that there is any "issue" here. Just get the check on Monday...

6. Besides CPR, what other situations/procedures require you to act fast..

   sunnycalifRN replied to okiedokie123's topic in General Nursing

   Agree! When you first meet your patient, you're using critical thinking, why is the pt here? What interventions are needed? What may go wrong? Etc. .

7. Is this illegal?

   sunnycalifRN replied to markfish's topic in Nursing Career

   What they did is not right. It is favoritism. Sad to say, it happens all the time. Time to forget about it, and move on. Good luck in your job

8. what are common times to run IV's in ?

   sunnycalifRN replied to Amy10BSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Well, OP, you've gotten a variety of answers and it shows that it is dependent on your hospital's policy. And, if you don't know, ask

9. i cant insert an iv catheter successfully :C help

   sunnycalifRN replied to justbecamearn's topic in First Year After Licensure

   CheesePotato, excellent advice!! I second the advice about not slapping the skin. I was a phlebotomist for years before going into nursing and I NEVER slapped anyone's arms/hands and nearly always...

10. Units with Least Amounts of Call Offs?

    sunnycalifRN replied to kirstyne's topic in General Nursing

    As others have said, very hospital specific. At my workplace, there are never call-offs (they are not allowed to) but instead we get floated to other

11. This is getting ridiculous!!

    sunnycalifRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm sure you're all aware of the various drugs that we use, that are in short supply. http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/DrugShortages/ucm050792.htm We're out of versed and now fentanyl!! A while...

12. Are shy and quiet people not allowed to be nurses?

    sunnycalifRN replied to sunnyskies2's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes, SHY people as well as SHORT people are NOT ALLOWED to be nurses!! Just kidding!! I'm both and I do just fine, thank

13. ICU nursing books

    sunnycalifRN replied to meghan91's topic in General Nursing

    Without a doubt, one of the most readable, yet informative is: Notes on ICU Nursing: Critical Care FAQ Files From the MICU It is written by Mark Hammerschmidt and Jayne Mulholland and can be ordered...

14. Becoming a Nurse After 40

    sunnycalifRN replied to PacoUSA's topic in General Nursing

    I started nursing at age 55 but I don't regret it one bit. You can always look back and say, "I should of . . ." but it doesn't change the past and it's not very constructive. Just live for the...

15. What career did you have before nursing?

    sunnycalifRN replied to julibyrd's topic in General Nursing

    Before nursing, was a respiratory therapist for 10 yrs. Great preparation for working in ICU! Before that, worked in high tech for 14+