CCL RN

CCL RN RN

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  1. whats the best way to take the heart rate?

    CCL RN replied to chiuli's topic in Cardiac

    So many people think pulse and HR are the same thing. I'm glad it was explained by the PP. Not to be picky, but you said you hung blood, and then came back in 15 mins for a check. I know it may be...

  2. Top 10 Reasons Against Unions

    CCL RN replied to PICUPNP's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Very nice Chico

  3. Hematocrit & Hemoglobin differences in dehydration vs blood loss

    CCL RN replied to mreicher's topic in General Nursing

    Here someone is trying to help the OP think a problem out and someone always comes along and just does the work for them. Always.

  4. Nervous! Giving notice today, and immediate manager is not in, but assistant is! Help

    CCL RN replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Good

  5. BP drop in CABG

    CCL RN replied to fabiusgile's topic in Cardiac

    Seems like the OP only wanted to be told that she did everything alright. Anytime somebody says something she doesn't approve of, then it's all bitterness and anger. OP, any time you put something out...

  6. Costs of random drug screening during nursing school?

    CCL RN replied to bayside22's topic in General Students

    We got tested before each clinical, and Randomly twice. That's 6 drug tests. They ain't bluffing

  7. Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    CCL RN replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You do? Because it made the poster look insecure and petty. And it immediately weakened any argument she/he was 'trying' to

  8. Changes After an Offer Letter Was Signed

    CCL RN replied to ScwwcS's topic in General Nursing

    Wait, which offer was lost? Transplant icu or the initial one? Couldn't have said it better myself... And top ramen Take the move, tech position, and be extremely grateful for the

  9. Nurse's aides are running the the floor.

    CCL RN replied to sprout2010's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I was a PCT for 14+years prior to becoming an RN. I work in an all RN ICU, and in the cath lab, there are no techs/CNAs. Just RTs/RNs. I prefer it that way, I wish we would go back to primary nursing....

  10. Costs of random drug screening during nursing school?

    CCL RN replied to bayside22's topic in General Students

    Sorry, I don't remember...just point me to the bathroom and tell me where to pee was all I remember

  11. Costs of random drug screening during nursing school?

    CCL RN replied to bayside22's topic in General Students

    I was randomly drug tested throughout my program. $25 We got 1 day

  12. Which is better, a B- or a W?

    CCL RN replied to prime11214's topic in General Students

    W's are terrible on the

  13. Why do we do this?

    CCL RN replied to dzadzey's topic in General Nursing

    I would have stood in the doorway and blocked the pt from going. And I would have charted up a storm, including how competent the pt was using real quotes. And I'd report that cardiologist so fast his...

  14. Sedation..Your thoughts?

    CCL RN replied to Da_Milk_of_Amnesia's topic in MICU, SICU

    In my state I cannot bolus propofol-->at all! I would most definitely lose my

  15. How does cardiac tele compare with med-surg?

    CCL RN replied to Joe NightingMale's topic in Cardiac

    Tele floor vastly better if your interests lie in ICU type

  16. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    CCL RN replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    Don't give a month. Leaves her all kinds of time to screw you. Give the standard

  17. New Grad Co-worker driving me NUTS!!!!

    CCL RN replied to dinah77's topic in General Nursing

    It's unfortunate that it happens commonly. We can't riot each time or we'd be exhausted. It's just plain embarrassing for any facility that allows it to

  18. Which one would you pick?

    CCL RN replied to ijuanabhappy's topic in General Nursing

    EVERYONE is stressed out, depressed and overwhelmed at this point in their first year of nursing;that first year sucks big time! Stick with it unless you feel unsafe. Speak with your manager and see...

  19. Which pt is priority?

    CCL RN replied to megn2boys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Clearly pt A in this case. (what a difference lab values make :)

  20. BP drop in CABG

    CCL RN replied to fabiusgile's topic in Cardiac

    Heart tones, heart tones, heart tones. Refractory hypotension, rhythm changes, complete heart block!!! Eeks. As a cath lab nurse, even VT doesn't get much of a rise out of me, but CHB is always a...

  21. Which pt is priority?

    CCL RN replied to megn2boys's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The results of the cath lab are immediate, lol. And they could very well be unstable awaiting CT surgery, or have worked on the left side, and need fixing on the right the next day.. Basically, there...

  22. To ask or not to ask: Approach manager about a possible poor reference?

    CCL RN replied to kimbalotz's topic in Nursing Career

    How'd it go OP? What did your manager

  23. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    CCL RN replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Noahsmama.... We are reacting that way because of the op's other thread where her nm sabotaged her transfer to another

  24. If manager asks about new job when I give notice.....do I tell????

    CCL RN replied to kimbalotz's topic in General Nursing

    Do NOT tell them!! Your manager has already proven how honorable she isn't, and don't think for one minute that she won't do the same thing. And yes, the same thing can happen at your new job. I'd...

  25. is a teaching hospital better experience than a nonteaching hospital?

    CCL RN replied to ninaricci's topic in General Nursing

    Another vote for the teaching