kjlewisrn

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1. Four Star ICU Visitors

   kjlewisrn replied to Ruby Vee's topic in MICU, SICU

   A patients father needed 4 units of PRBCs. The son would not consent unless we agreed to put the blood down his NGT instead of IV. The son was certain the risks of blood transfusion would be lower...

2. LPN in ICU?

   kjlewisrn replied to nurseyNJNYC's topic in MICU, SICU

   I have worked in three different states at Level One Trauma Centers and each employed LPNs in the ICU...usually lower acuity patients and the LPN had to go through a short "critical care course" but...

3. Need a good ICU book

   kjlewisrn replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

   "The ICU Book" by Marino is

4. Need a good ICU book

   kjlewisrn replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

   "The ICU Book" by Marino is

5. Recommend agency to work for in Ohio?

   kjlewisrn replied to bizibee555's topic in Ohio Nursing

   I'm in the Cleveland area and have worked for several agencies. My personal preference is First Assist and ATC. ATC pays daily right into your bank account. Both of these have low cancellation rates...

6. student in need of GREAT help!!

   kjlewisrn replied to bbello88's topic in Virginia Nursing

   Used to work at Sentara Norfolk General-it has an awesome RN program. However, go with what you can afford and with what fits your schedule. NCLEX just isn't as hard as whichever program your have to...