Deb123j

Deb123j

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  1. Cardiac gtts???

    Deb123j posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So...I'm a newly transferred MICU RN from a trauma unit. I have a TON of things that I have to learn, computer coorifices and all. I'm trying to also learn some of the major gtts that are used on my...

  2. What has been your worst nightmare about work?

    Deb123j replied to JeneraterRN's topic in General Nursing

    After a loooong night shift, I spend the day dreaming about work. I wake up to find that I was just dreaming, then I realize I still have to go and work another shift! Nothin like working 36 hours...

  3. Vent: "I should warn you, I'm a tough stick..."

    Deb123j replied to Anna Flaxis's topic in Emergency

    I love it when they are tatooed (is that a word???) all over and state that they are afraid of needles.

  4. Potassium question...

    Deb123j replied to Soflo_RN's topic in General Nursing

    :eek::eek::eek::eek:.:eek:!!!

  5. COPD patient wanting to leave to smoke

    Deb123j replied to chris10lsuRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I worked on the floor I would sometimes have this same situation. My hospital is a total no-smoking hospital, family members/patients have to cross the street across from the hospital to smoke....

  6. What are your favorite types of patients??

    Deb123j replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Intubated and sedated patients!!! Oh and after the family has gone home for the night! LOVE

  7. R u guys running into bed bugs alot???

    Deb123j replied to bestrn11's topic in General Nursing

    UGH! I just got back from vacation!!! And my kids LOVE the

  8. Why does ICU want to refuse the patient all the time?

    Deb123j replied to mikeworksRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have been on both sides. A floor nurse for 3 1/2 yrs and in ICU for 1/2 year. I had a patient with some mild issues, called the hospitalist and he demanded I send the patient to the ICU. I can't...

  9. guilty or not.... excuse me for any grammer/silly/english mistakes

    Deb123j replied to vnuwish's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital they don't have psych nurses float to floors to work. The only thing they can do is be a sitter with patients. Don't know

  10. Is this backwards or is it just me?

    Deb123j replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree c the OP!!! I don't care how much $ it costs when you are talking about peoples lives! We are talking about hospitals here!!! I have worked trauma and now ICU, in both units we have...

  11. Critical Care Training?

    Deb123j replied to singleumm's topic in General Nursing

    Try the following website: icufaqs.org It's

  12. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Deb123j replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I believe that this is TOTALLY

  13. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Deb123j replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I can assure you that I wouldn't be in tears! And your family member would still not be in bed c you. But I'm sure if the manager was called she/he would make it totally alright, because we all...

  14. Spouses/Visitors In Patient's Beds

    Deb123j replied to jpmrt's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I am totally shocked with all of your responses!!!!! When I see somebody in a pts bed, I kick them out and state not to do it again. If they repeat the behavior I kick them out of the room. This is...

  15. New MICU position, coming from Trauma

    Deb123j posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    So...I've been working on a trauma unit (not ER) for the past three years. I have floated to ICU several times with mostly good experiences (except last night...looooong story ), they almost always...

  16. For Nightshift Nurses...

    Deb123j replied to Katie5's topic in General Nursing

    Well darn...I better just start living at the

  17. GUM! Can you chew it on shift?

    Deb123j replied to SummitRN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Good Grief!!!! Some people have entirely too much time on their hands if they are bashing nurses who chew gum! :smackingf Would you all like some cheese c that

  18. 7 wks pregnant, offered 36 hr night position

    Deb123j replied to Nursey Face's topic in General Nursing

    I found out I was pregnant during orientation. I did 36hr nights throughout my pregnancy. I did fine! There are some younger nurses who did the same, but complained the last few months of their...

  19. rn to bsn program

    Deb123j replied to luckycharms's topic in General Students

    I'm getting ready to start Ohio University's program. It's a little less than 8K. Only 12 classes, 5 weeks a piece. Heard it's not too

  20. Why are patients...?

    Deb123j replied to NurseOnAMotorcycle's topic in Nursing Humor

    Why is tube feed vanilla

  21. New MICU position, coming from Trauma

    Deb123j replied to Deb123j's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for your responses! I never thought about trying to do a trial download of word. Anyways...I purchased the book from the icufaqs.org web site. My oh my...it has a lot of wonderful...

  22. how to give heparin 5000units with a 1mL syringe?

    Deb123j replied to redbuttrfly14's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital we USED to have 10,000 units/1mL bottles. However they have switched to 5,000 units/1mL bottles. As others have stated, chech your

  23. Levophed shortage

    Deb123j replied to silentRN's topic in General Nursing

    On Tues my pts was maxed on neo and was desperate for levo! None in the whole hospital!

  24. Holy Abscess! Not for the faint of heart

    Deb123j replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    Is it weird that I'm eating ice cream while watching this and it does't bother me???

  25. Can RNs pull Picc Lines

    Deb123j replied to Chan285's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, nurses pull PICC's, but don't place them. A special PICC team places all PICC's.