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  1. Anyone Recommend a good ICU dept in Houston, Tx

    my2sons replied to blanco7415's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Blanco: What specialty are you looking for? Passing Thru: Premier, by any chance? How about Memorial

  2. What patient phrase today made your day great?

    my2sons replied to Rnn2003's topic in General Nursing

    "My nurse is like a butterfly floating from room to room, what would I without her?" Scrawled on the back of her Kleenex box by my intubated post-CABG, 3 hours post-op. (The one I charted on:

  3. friends dad/CABG c/o pain

    my2sons replied to nurseunderwater's topic in MICU, SICU

    ahhh, makes

  4. friends dad/CABG c/o pain

    my2sons replied to nurseunderwater's topic in MICU, SICU

    10 year CV veteran here: TORADOL, TORADOL, TORADOL! And ASAP removal of the chest tubes, especially if he is a younger fella. They seem to have more muscle

  5. Remodelling/construction while unit is open

    my2sons replied to Celia M's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, we did it and survived. We are an open 18 bed SICU and we shut 6 beds down at a time and "borrowed" 6 rooms from the MICU. It was extremely noisy, but patients and families were actually very...

  6. BURNOUT! and Switching Specialties

    my2sons posted a topic in General Nursing

    Anyone have experience in switching nursing specialties? I currently am in my 10th year of SICU/Trauma nursing and have hit a brick wall. After much denial, soul searching, and frustration, I have...

  7. Xygris question

    my2sons replied to Dinith88's topic in MICU, SICU

    We have used it successfully on many septic post gastric bypasses when started in a timely manner. Our surgeons can order it but ID doc and Rx must "approve" the

  8. Extra pay for certification or degrees?

    my2sons replied to Baby Catcher's topic in General Nursing

    A big fat nothing here for my BSN, CCRN, ACLS, ATLS, PALS. And I dance with the LVADs, CVVHDs, IABPs, too. Oh, and I am frequently in charge and precept.

  9. Extra pay for certification or degrees?

    my2sons replied to Baby Catcher's topic in General Nursing

    A big fat nothing here for my BSN, CCRN, ACLS, ATLS, PALS. And I dance with the LVADs, CVVHDs, IABPs, too. Oh, and I am frequently in charge and precept.

  10. Bad days at work come in threes...

    my2sons replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Nursing

    A word about the superstitious thing... I CRINGE every time someone walks into the unit saying "sure is quiet in here!". It is a sure bet that it won't be for long. Also, I have found that 9 times...

  11. Bad days at work come in threes...

    my2sons replied to kimmicoobug's topic in General Nursing

    A word about the superstitious thing... I CRINGE every time someone walks into the unit saying "sure is quiet in here!". It is a sure bet that it won't be for long. Also, I have found that 9 times...

  12. STR8 vs Gay Male RN

    my2sons replied to Ah life!'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree that this is a non-issue. If you have a nursing license and a pulse, you're welcome to work justabout anywhere these days. Caffeine Addict: Your Sneetches comment CRACKED me right up, I am...

  13. Two people in recovery? Can't read an EKG monitor...

    my2sons replied to southRNflchick's topic in Operating Room

    I'm a surgical ICU nurse and I frequently float to PACU, been there done that. Any RN working in PACU needs to have ACLS (and PALS if you're recovering kids)and at least a basic EKG course. I think...

  14. Abusive Cna!

    my2sons replied to Louisepug's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is elder abuse, and you are required by law to report it. I would report it to your instructor first,who will be able to direct you through the proper channels. Since the CNA was so blatantly...

  15. Trying to transfer to Level II Nursery

    my2sons posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Seeking Nursery/NICU view on my situation (also posted to management forum): I'm a BSN CCRN with 10 years ICU experience, started in ICU as a new grad way back when they were not hiring new grads in...

  16. Trying to transfer to Level II Nursery

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is what I thought of doing, too. I could easily transfer to my current hospital's NICU (has a former internship) and leave after my training, but that just doesn't seem like the right thing to...

  17. Trying to transfer to Level II Nursery

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks Gompers. Yes I did, and thanks for the info re: the STABLE program, sounds like a good one. Still trying to figure out what to do. There is the option of staying at my current hospital and...

  18. Bypass the Nurse Recruiter?

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in Nurse Management

    Right. I'm in America, just trying to change specialties. Recruiter is hospital based, but it wouldn't suprise me if they are on some kind of bonus incentive to fill vacant spots. It is very...

  19. ICU visiting hours

    my2sons replied to NeuroICURN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm all for 24 hour visitation. But only if we can medicate the

  20. BURNOUT! and Switching Specialties

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Skelly, I remember my college librarian helping me out A LOT with the reviews of literature. I remember starting out my search on

  21. Any Newborn Nursery Nurses?

    my2sons posted a topic in Pediatric

    I am a burned out ICU nurse with 10 years experience. I'd like to change specialties and am exploring my options. I have ruled out NICU for now and am considering Newborn Nursery. The idea of...

  22. what is the more acceptable time to leave?

    my2sons replied to itsnowbegun's topic in General Nursing

    In my experience, my manager had no problem with "spouse's job transfer" as reason for leaving last job, in fact I think he was more sympathetic. I wouldn't worry too much about it, leave now if you...

  23. BURNOUT! and Switching Specialties

    my2sons replied to my2sons's topic in General Nursing

    OK, Just finished my resume and it looks a little ridiculous. OBJECTIVE: A position as a staff nurse in a Level II Nursery...Blah blah blah down to my work experience and my now irrelevant...

  24. Too Posh to push?? Thoughts please!

    my2sons replied to FutureNurse2005's topic in General Nursing

    My cousin just delivered her 3rd and last baby this way. After her section, the OB actually did a full tummy tuck! Talk about your one stop

  25. ICU visiting hours

    my2sons replied to NeuroICURN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Our SICU (we take neurosurg) is open for visitors 9am-9pm, approved by nursing administrators 1 year ago despite overwhelming resistance from nurses who were acting in the patient's best interests....