Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. PCP

    Creamsoda replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    that was great! Thank

  2. Sedation vacation for pt on paralytics

    Creamsoda replied to Karolyte's topic in Patient Medications

    That was the point I was trying to get across. If were not doing daily sedation vacations on appropriate intubated candidates we run the risk of keeping them intubated longer than necessary. Its all...

  3. Sedation vacation for pt on paralytics

    Creamsoda replied to Karolyte's topic in Patient Medications

    i am an icu nurse. i think you misunderstood my posts. my 2 posts are in response to 2 different issues. no kidding you dont do sedation vacation on a paralyzed patient. i said that in my first post....

  4. She got fired...

    Creamsoda replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    Practising medicine without a license? Why couldnt she hold pressure. That should have done it. If not and the patient was bleeding out, call a code. suturing is not her

  5. ICU Nurses I Didn't Know You Could Do This???

    Creamsoda replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Or if god forbid...and you know of course none of US would do this, BUT say the previous nurse forgot to order a new bag and your levo runs dry and you got 4 pressors going and the other nurse didnt...

  6. How far do you travel to get to work?

    Creamsoda replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You drive LESS than a mile? Why dont you walk? Bike? Just

  7. Sedation vacation for pt on paralytics

    Creamsoda replied to Karolyte's topic in Patient Medications

    I would disaree in that its not part of VAP...preventing VAP focuses on earliest possible extubation and doing daily sedation vacation will help assess neuro status and readiness for extubation. The...

  8. Sedation vacation for pt on paralytics

    Creamsoda replied to Karolyte's topic in Patient Medications

    If your paralyzing them its for a reason. usually oxygenation/ventilation issues and you need total control. Untill those issues are resolving, no please dont suddenly stop giving them their...

  9. RN Who Wants To Become A Paramedic???

    Creamsoda replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Nursing Career

    How about flight nursing? Your already a nurse so I would think it would be easier to stick with that and still be just as prestegious. I think one day I would love to do that kind of thing but I dont...

  10. How far do you travel to get to work?

    Creamsoda replied to born2circulateRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    45 minutes is nothing. When I lived in LA it could be 1 Hr and 15 minutes drive 6 miles to work. Seriously made me mad. I hate stop n go traffic. Now I live about 40 miles from work, takes me about 60...

  11. Need Advice on Metoprolol

    Creamsoda replied to Stormy8's topic in Cardiac

    You can do a drip too. I did one just the other day. Although i dont really think it was truely necessary as the patient was barely symptomatic, but the doc wanted it, then pharmacy asked if it was...

  12. Need Advice on Metoprolol

    Creamsoda replied to Stormy8's topic in Cardiac

    Its my understanding that "renal dose dopamine" has gone the way of the square

  13. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    Creamsoda replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't bother me. Im usually at the bedside when they use it so it not a problem. Cant we all just share. Lol. Oh and mine is a hot pink litman, who wants to steal that anyway. I know no one in the...

  14. ICU Nurses I Didn't Know You Could Do This???

    Creamsoda replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah you can pretty much run most pressors together, just double check compatibility. If its compatible, run em together! Bicarb is not compatible with a lot, but sometimes it

  15. What is your favorite antiemetic?

    Creamsoda replied to Kay28's topic in Addictions

    Yeah I thought it was quite the opposite. Zofran doesn't have sedating properties. Why do you think the drug seekers always want

  16. Calling a doctor question.

    Creamsoda replied to iwashere's topic in General Nursing

    Always polite to state where your from to all

  17. Getting a C in Nursing

    Creamsoda replied to Annachu512's topic in General Students

    I was pretty darn average in nursing school. Im not super proud of that, im sure I could have tried harder utilized more resources ect but I didnt, but I still did OK. Do I feel like my grades affect...

  18. To Wear Scrubs or To Not Wear Scrubs? That is the question.

    Creamsoda replied to cna23's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    No. Your not at work. That to me is the most ridiculous idea. If for whatever reason they hire you on the spot and say when can you start? Have a pair of scrubs ready in your car. I don't understand...

  19. Stupid teachers/principals (vent)!!!

    Creamsoda replied to Nurse ABC's topic in School

    I think your spot on. Poor

  20. Sex in the workplace.....what do YOU think should be done?

    Creamsoda replied to pawsomepooch47's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    She's off duty, so not really her problem? Like another poster said, unless theres a "no sex policy", ( I bet one will be written, haha). The issue is the Doc. What if it was just the Doc and someone...

  21. How can you neglect a patient and live with yourself?

    Creamsoda replied to brainkandy87's topic in Emergency

    That just makes me so sad. Who deserves that? You know, you work hard your whole life, and when its finally time where you can't care for yourself and you have to depend on others, crap like this...

  22. My day today...

    Creamsoda replied to mc3's topic in School

    Ha thats cute. I love that episode, then he just goes "hi" and runs

  23. Why is it important to know patient's insurance info?

    Creamsoda replied to Despareux's topic in General Nursing

    Ive never considered that. Like someone else said, it can matter for discharge medications that are $$$ but their insurance or lack there of doesn't change the care that I give. It may influence the...

  24. "I DEMAND an antibiotic. I am the customer and I am paying your salary"

    Creamsoda replied to Nascar nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I don't think I would have the restraint be that cool/nice about

  25. Are many nurses products of abusive/drug dependent homes & parents?

    Creamsoda replied to wsp4905's topic in General Nursing

    Same here good family life, supportive parents, I had wanted to be a nurse since I was younger. I have heard similar points of view on what the OP was saying that many people become nurses to fix...