CNL2B

CNL2B

multispecialty ICU, SICU including CV

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  1. Shift Differentials

    CNL2B replied to Nursey103's topic in General Nursing

    This is all very variable, and the rules at each individual facility can get complicated. You could probably get the info in writing from your manager or HR department (maybe payroll, depending.)...

  2. Will someone please explain

    CNL2B replied to Spode's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Many cardiac surgeons run nitro in mcg/kg/min (everywhere I have worked, they do.) I'm not sure where you are getting your data as far as arteries not being dilated until 1 mcg/kg/min though. I have...

  3. ACLS and/or EKG classes in MN?

    CNL2B replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    Obviously, your decision is your own as to whether or not you will take it, and best wishes to you with whatever you decide to do. Just another piece of info though -- someone who passes ACLS is...

  4. Will someone please explain

    CNL2B replied to Spode's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My facility doesn't run it like that, it is ran in mcgs/min. However, it's not a med error if it is ordered to be ran in mcg/kg/min. Probably somewhere way back when they first started using...

  5. ACLS and/or EKG classes in MN?

    CNL2B replied to MauriceRC's topic in General Nursing

    The Minneapolis VA Medical Center offers classes that are open to the public. It's not advertised, but they do have them there. There is a single registrar for these classes so if you decide to go...

  6. I thinking of making a switch

    CNL2B replied to HaveFaithRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't think working in LTC would necessarily help you. They hire new graduates directly into hospitals all the time. Having some experience as a school nurse can't hurt you unless you have been...

  7. New Grad in ICU?

    CNL2B replied to whit16's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have 10 years of nursing experience, 8 of it in critical care. I started on a cardiac stepdown and that was a good choice for me - I spent 18 months in that practice area. If you do eventually...

  8. Nnei

    CNL2B replied to angel's topic in Government, Military

    To future nurse-y: You can use the funds for as many degrees as you can get through. You do have to go through and get approved via a whole new application cycle just like you did the first time...

  9. Graduate Nurse, can't find a job

    CNL2B replied to teatree13's topic in Critical Care

    It's the economy. New grads in my metro area have the same problem. Some have had to move. I would say, if you are really set on staying where you are at -- 1. Take any job. Even if it is the...

  10. Who Draws blood from a-lines??

    CNL2B replied to bran1101's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my facility in patient care areas RNs and RTs routinely draw blood from art lines. In the OR though, their PMTs (patient monitoring technicians) actually INSERT the lines, draw blood, assist with...

  11. Quality Improvement Issues

    CNL2B replied to MoLee228's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is probably too late for you but other things my SICU looks at besides those things are -- 1. Extubation times after CABG surgery (faster is better) 2. Pressure ulcer incidence/prevalence 3....

  12. titrating pressors

    CNL2B replied to turnforthenurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I bet you anything your hospital has a policy on this (probably buried somewhere in the pharmacy.) I don't think that anywhere it is actually kosher to titrate by mL's anymore. I worked at a very...

  13. amiodarone bolus

    CNL2B replied to sistuh's topic in MICU, SICU

    No kidding! If you can't figure this out, you shouldn't be giving amiodarone boluses. You should be finding a nice, safe, clinic

  14. PCU/ICU Prioritization Tips

    CNL2B replied to MCS,RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I mostly agree with all of the above, but everyone so far has failed to mention that the PTCA patient in bed 1 needs to be looked at to make sure he isn't developing a groin hematoma. 6 hours...

  15. Abbott Northwestern

    CNL2B replied to lalalalexi's topic in General Nursing

    I applied to Abbott in 2004 when I moved back to the state of MN as an experienced ICU RN. I had two interviews there but they didn't hire me and had several openings in both the departments I...

  16. Nnei

    CNL2B replied to angel's topic in Government, Military

    I think what you said is correct. It does seem only fair though that if you finish your degree and continue to work as staff that you receive the same pay. The job hasn't changed, and you got your...

  17. Potential MN Nurses Strike?

    CNL2B replied to Brian's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    I am not part of MNA, but my understanding is that if they choose to strike, all MNA hospital nurses strike. The majority of the twin city hospitals have an MNA contract. That could be a lot of...

  18. The VA's CPRS

    CNL2B replied to Mijourney's topic in Nursing Informatics

    The CPRS at my facility is fantastic. My understanding is that CPRS is nationwide, so all the VA's probably have similar varieties of the same program. Everything you could possibly want to know is...

  19. Nnei

    CNL2B replied to angel's topic in Government, Military

    I have just started receiving NNEI funding. It does all seem to be a pretty big headache. I am starting classes next week and although I have been approved for funding, the money hasn't landed in my...