Creamsoda

Creamsoda ASN, RN

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  1. Giving Report

    Creamsoda replied to Psyched Out RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I start out with giving the history of the patient, what brought them to hospital, then what brought them to icu, and any further issues/procedures they had while in ICU. Then after that, I start...

  2. Basic questions

    Creamsoda replied to Ciale's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    The reason your friend maybe didnt see alot of people in the room if it was in a neuro ICU, is patients with traumatic head injuries have high intracranial pressures (ICP). to minimize the increase in...

  3. I cant start IV's!

    Creamsoda replied to Creamsoda's topic in Emergency

    Exactly. we usually have lines. I dont know why the floors call ICU. Granted, there are a few nurses who are good, but emerg is way more awesome than we are at them. I heart central lines. Ugh. When I...

  4. Adult ICU to PICU

    Creamsoda posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hey everyone, I am moving to a new city, and I am thinking that this may be a good time to try something new. Ive been in an adult trauma ICU for the past 3 years, and I am thinking of trying peds'...

  5. Magnet cost

    Creamsoda replied to casanom's topic in General Nursing

    I "heard" at work from someone that it was something like 45000 just to apply.

  6. Anyone ever work for Kaiser Permanente in CA?

    Creamsoda replied to eriksoln's topic in Travel

    I sent you a

  7. "I love it when a man takes a woman's job."

    Creamsoda replied to algebra_demystified's topic in Men in Nursing

    I am a female RN and I completely agree. A slap on the back and a thank you I will take over a hug anyday. Awkward. Guess I shouldnt be a nurse, I dont like to hug,

  8. Oscillator Vents and ARDS

    Creamsoda replied to Cindy-san's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a large Adult ICU. We dont use them very often. Well hardly ever. I think in the last 2.5 years, there were maybe 4 patients who we have used them on. 2 or 3 of them had necrotizing MRSA...

  9. Cancel Your Contract?

    Creamsoda replied to jamonit's topic in Travel

    I see a trend....kaiser is full of "kaiserisms" is seems. They have just completely turned me off travel nursing, and I absolutely cant wait to go home. I am counting down the weeks. There just seems...

  10. Patient Rights?

    Creamsoda replied to HCINEPT's topic in Emergency

    Its interesting. I worked with a nurse who was diagnosed with I beleive non-hodgekins lymphoma recently. she said that in retrospect, severe generalized itching was a symptom, but wasnt recognized...

  11. Gee, thanks, Mom!

    Creamsoda replied to AngelfireRN's topic in General Nursing

    You cant choose your family. And if you could, I bet you would choose better! Thats awful that she would say anything like that. I really dont know what to say, just that alot of people are idiots....

  12. calling out on christmas...

    Creamsoda replied to naijanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree! To the OP, why did you call your unit again to see how things were??? They will be able to sense your guilt ridden brain when you do that kind of thing, and will continue to question...

  13. best canadian province?

    Creamsoda replied to sheraz86's topic in International Nursing

    I live in Alberta, all my life. I llike it. Calgary is a nice city. Very close to the mountains if you liike great skiing, hiking and camping and other outdoor

  14. How much money/hr should I expect?

    Creamsoda replied to rn2bn07's topic in Travel

    I would just drive. Just take your time. I drove from Alberta Canada to LA California. Me and my fiance drove 24 hrs straight from home to Vegas, stayed for a few days, then drove the rest of the way...

  15. calling out on christmas...

    Creamsoda replied to naijanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Stand your ground and dont feel bad. Also dont apoligize either. Tell it how it is and leave it at that. You shouldnt be made to feel guilty. You burned yourself. You cant work like that. Think of the...

  16. $8000.00 Penalty for Quiting Critical Care Nurse Residency Program Before 3 Years

    Creamsoda replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree. That is a big comitment. I have been a nurse for 3.5 years and havent stayed at one place long. Started out in med-surg, after 9 months accepted a position at a small ICU in the same...

  17. have you ever had family members who interfered with treatment?

    Creamsoda replied to Ms.RN's topic in General Nursing

    that makes a bit more sense. shes probably not lying shen she says that. i work with a nurse who is severely allergic to penicillins. when they make the assignment, they have to make sure her patient...

  18. Seven 10 hour days followed by seven days off job offer

    Creamsoda replied to krazykev's topic in General Nursing

    I would personally love to have a schedule like that, but its all preference. Its easier to do it I think if you have no kids and that kind of thing, but you work hard for a week, then have an entire...

  19. Difficulty Orienting with Younger Nurse?

    Creamsoda replied to Sailingshoes's topic in General Nursing

    Just really try to reinforce that YOU need to be doing it while she walks you through it. Just say something like, excuse me, but can I have a look at the computer, and then get her to tell you....

  20. Help! I'm Overpacking!!

    Creamsoda replied to Spiderella's topic in Travel

    Um i dont know, DO LAUNDRY every week!! I cant even imagine owning 30 pairs of scrubs. I have 4 pairs. That will get me through a set of shifts, then I will do 1 load. doesnt take much time at all. I...

  21. Inserting NG tubes

    Creamsoda replied to chenoaspirit's topic in General Nursing

    Once I know its not comin out the mouth, then I tend to go fairly quick. I dont like torturing the poor patient. It bad enough. Having an NG is one thing im sure I would refuse if it was me in the bed...

  22. What kind of injuries do MVA victims get?

    Creamsoda replied to linda2097's topic in Emergency

    Head trauma Broken bones. Anything you can think of, spinal cord injuries anywhere from parapalegia to quadrapelegia Various organ injuries. Pneumo/hemo thorax, perforated colon, liver/spleen...

  23. Cancel Your Contract?

    Creamsoda replied to jamonit's topic in Travel

    Im in Kaiser west LA right now. Unfortunately im kind of blinded and i dont know what "normal" is. Im from Canada, and we do things different all around. I am working the critical care unit at Kaiser,...

  24. What do you do on your days off?

    Creamsoda posted a topic in Travel

    Hey everyone. I am currently in Los Angeles on a 13 week contract. Im just trying to find stuff to do on my days off. I plan on seeing the museums and stuff like that. Ive been to the beach, and did...

  25. FURIOUS! Ambulance Refused to Transport Patient

    Creamsoda replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    Theres a difference between a "stupid decision" that is based out of pure stupidity and ignorance, and a patient having a medical issue, clouding better judgement. If the patient is not of sound...