Deb123j

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

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 in a row!!! :)

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

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

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. I work 7p-7a, during this time patients are not ...

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

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

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 remember specifics, but this was totally unnecessary!...

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 why???

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 everything we might need...just in case. There ...

Try the following website: icufaqs.org It's awesome!!!

I believe that this is TOTALLY ok!!!

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 know that the "customer" is always right and we do wh...

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 not a hotel (like so many people believe), the pt...

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 give the floats the easy pts. Anyways, I just acc...

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

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 whine???:vlin:

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 pregnancies. It's totally doable! Good luck!

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 bad.

Why is tube feed vanilla flavored?

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 information in it! I'm going to try to get through it befor...

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 bottle!

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

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

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