Nurseboy1

Nurseboy1

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  1. propofol infusion syndrome

    Nurseboy1 replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    We usually only see hypotension with Propofol use in our unit. However, we usually use it for intubation. Generally if a patient is a short term intubation such as 24-36hrs, we will use a propofol...

  2. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    Nurseboy1 replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my unit the RNs and RTs are very team oriented. I work in a large teaching facility in the MICU and the majority of out admits are pulmonary related. Our therapists function under the vent...

  3. med administration question

    Nurseboy1 replied to antihippie's topic in General Nursing

    One thing to consider is the drugs themselves. Ativan is not for pain, it is an antianxiety medication, Dilaudid is for pain. Given together the drugs have a synergistic effect and potentiate each...

  4. New nurses in Med/Surg a must?

    Nurseboy1 replied to writrix's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, in my humble opinion. I worked med-surg/stepdown for 2 years prior to my transfer into ICU. I feel that the previous 2 years gave me solid footing on assessment skills, time management,...

  5. RN levels

    Nurseboy1 replied to gonzo1's topic in General Nursing

    At my hospital, the RNs are divided between 1-4. A new grad is a CN1, after 1yr you become a CN2. After 3yrs you are eligible to be a CN3, and after 5yrs you are eligible to be a

  6. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    NTI= National Teaching Institute, it is the critical care exposition that is hosted by the AACN. It is actually going on right now in Anaheim California. It is essentialy a gathering for all types of...

  7. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Remeber ladies, this test is not geared toward someone practicing at basic competence. The point of a certification exam is to prove that you have a knowledge base that stretches beyond basic...

  8. Introducing Tweety & Trauma Nursing

    Nurseboy1 replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

    Way to go Tweety, they truly picked one of the best to kick this off

  9. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Angie, Hope all goes well in the studying for the exam. I'll freely admit that it is not the easiest test in the world, but it can be done. Good luck, and if you have questions post them or PM

  10. Who Are Your Heroes?

    Nurseboy1 replied to jonear2's topic in General Nursing

    The nurse I look up to the most would be my mother. She has been an RN for now 24 years. I have seen her on the units working and interacting with her patients, and they absolutly love her. She...

  11. Patient Care Tech duties..replacing Nursing duties?

    Nurseboy1 replied to c5150b's topic in General Nursing

    I think an important thing to take note of is that, at least here in NC, patient care techs function under the direction of the RN. We delegate tasks to them, for example if there is an order to put...

  12. Nursing Isn't our place?

    Nurseboy1 replied to StarOcean318's topic in Male Nursing Students

    David, Simply remeber that ultimately it is your life and your career. If nursing is truly what you want to do, then don't worry about the negative things people say to you. Trust me here, I was 18...

  13. I knew it wasn't right while I was doing it...

    Nurseboy1 replied to SheriLynnRN's topic in General Nursing

    How does this fly with the practice act? RNs supervise LPNs not the other way

  14. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    The only difference between the computer and the pencil and paper exam is the timing of the results. Taking the test on computer will let you know as soon as you submit the test whether you passed or...

  15. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    While granted there is not a large amount of study material available for PCCN, I have to caution you against relying on CCRN test-prep materials. The focus of the CCRN and PCCN are different. CCRN...

  16. pccn

    Nurseboy1 replied to telefloornurse's topic in General Nursing

    Hey ladies, When I was preparing for the PCCN exam, I took a 2 day review course that was offered through the hospital that I work for. They paid for Leanna Miller to come and give us a structured...

  17. Best NC town/hospital in your opinion and why?

    Nurseboy1 replied to RNratched's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I was born in Rocky Mount, and let me tell ya, I moved away 14 years ago and it isn't the same town that I remember. I currently reside in the Durham area, and I love working at Duke. To me it is a...

  18. Greatest code brown stories!

    Nurseboy1 replied to sweetpea839's topic in General Nursing

    Okay, while I haven't been doing this as long as some of the others, I do have one A COPDer with osteoporsis who took oxycodone chronically for pain. Had not pooped in almost a week, (my first day...

  19. Today was the first time i cried after a patient's death.

    Nurseboy1 replied to estrogen's topic in General Nursing

    ((((Hugs)))) Very sorry you had to deal with this difficult situation. At least he had the knowledge that you and the other members of your facility cared about

  20. CPR Opinion

    Nurseboy1 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Okay, I want any and all replies. Me and my mother (who is an RN 20+ yrs) have been havning this debate, and I want other opinions. My mom does ERT or emergency response team for a local hospital...

  21. How do you cope with the death of a patient?

    Nurseboy1 replied to jhawkgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks Bipley:imbar (I am an easily embarrassed person). I truly believe that it is an honor to provide care for a dying patient. You are the last person to care for that patient and they know if...

  22. CPR Opinion

    Nurseboy1 replied to Nurseboy1's topic in General Nursing

    Again I share the prevailing opinion. What bugs me is that these EMTs are on the hot seat with the medical director, over the word of someone who is retired and not up to date on current AHA...

  23. How do you cope with the death of a patient?

    Nurseboy1 replied to jhawkgirl's topic in General Nursing

    Dealing with the deaths of my patients is truly individual for the patient. My very first experience with death was a patient of mine who coded and died suddenly, it was very traumatic and disturbed...

  24. First Names & "Professionalism"

    Nurseboy1 replied to porsch65's topic in Operating Room

    I would be careful with lauching personal attacks at others. It is a clear violation of the TOS for this bulletin board and could result in your being banned from the site by the

  25. Catheter dummy in school

    Nurseboy1 replied to ToryAdore's topic in Emergency