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  1. First code blue, hard not to blame myself.

    No you shouldn’t quit. You have now learned something about massive PE. It sounds like the ER dropped the ball on that one and should definitely review this case for future improvement. On an experienced standpoint, anytime you feel that care has be...
  2. Tips for New Critical Care NP

    I will not lie it's a steep learning curve and it doesn't matter how long a critical care nurse you were. That being said every decision must have an evidenced based rationale remember every action must be defensible in a court of law. No longer docu...
  3. What do you prefer to be called?

    Nurses and their titles kill me! í ½í¸‚í ½í¸‚í ½í¸‚. How about we focus on making our NPs ready when they graduate? I once knew a really smart friend who had 4 PhDs never once heard him introduce himself as a doctor. I introduce myself as a "Nurse Pr...
  4. Texas is driving me crazy!!!

    AGACNP is the way to go working with 14yrs and up in TX. Plus you can stay in specialty clinics like cardiology clinic, nephrology, Ortho or even just internal medicine clinic. Best wishes the sky is the limit í ½í¸€
  5. Lubbock UMC vs THR Presby

    Go with Baylor Dallas or parkland
  6. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    Did they not have a choice to walk away to the nearest attorneys office? This is insane and very abusive 😡
  7. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    The OP is kidding right?
  8. Texas nursing schools- help!!

    All are great schools including UT.I am not familiar with WCU. keep in mind Texas Nursing schools are very competitive so try to bring up the GPA. Good luck!
  9. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

    Sounds like this was their way of coping with the pain. I'd be more concerned with managing it than what coming out of their mouth. Besides every one has different tolerance levels.
  10. Why did you pick your NP Program?

    Undergraduate alumni, great reputation for Acute care, in-state and awesome professors great mentors, one can tell they are happy to be part of the program 😀
  11. Memorial Hermann Summer 2016 Residency

    72hrs but most will allow extra shift esp in critical care
  12. Memorial Hermann Summer 2016 Residency

    Galleria is a nice location but known for heavy traffic and the prices are similar to Rice Village area or upper kirby with significant reduced drive time and same amenities.... FYI...Former galleria area resident
  13. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

  14. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    Just turn on your cellphone on record go close to him and say " oh doctor would you please repeat the whole conversation about nurses being monkeys? I just want to make sure I get an accurate description for human resources " That should fix him ðŸ˜...
  15. Lied to in Interview

    The problem with us Nurses we accept and start positions without getting a job description, hours, pay and out of norm expectations in writing. Always ask for this before you start otherwise your job description becomes a he said she said discussion...
  16. "Your job is to make me happy"

    Here is my therapeutic touch " oh sure no worries I will be more than happy to request psychiatry and chaplain consult services, am sure they will be able to guide us on any psychological treatments needed" 😂 😂 😂 nobody bugs me after that!
  17. CABG recovery ratios?

    1:1 only if they are on crrt, IABP and multiple pressors, otherwise we try to pair with a less acuity pt
  18. I had sworn never date anyone from work! After seeing so much drama between people when they break up at work lol. Not to mention those residents that slept with any girl that thought was cute. One fellow slept with over 6 nurses on my floor! Imagin...
  19. Starting neuromuscular blockers

    TOF 1/4...2 is ideal 1 too much, 4 up the paralytic. We paralyze all pts on controlled mandatory ventilation, hypothermia therapy, extreme ards the list is long.
  20. Hospital getting ECMO

    ECMOs are 2 RNs to 1 pt. 1 RN just for ECMO. Otherwise they have to get us a circulatory support to run the ECMO. I don't see how you can have 2 pts. ECMO pts in my experience are " a hot mess 🔥! "
  21. The professor was very nice! I know a few professors that would have sent the students home with zero credit and an email to the dean!!
  22. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    TX metropolitan areas $27+, 401k 5-6% 100% contribution, medical benefits. State and VA pension plans +contribution plans
  23. neo vs norepi

    Was the patient in septic shock? If so then SCCM recommends norepinephrine as the first line of therapy after fluid resuscitation had failed aka 1.5-3 liters. Neosynephrine decreases SV and is only recommend as salvage therapy that is after 2 or mo...
  24. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    ......and that's probably why that person is running the program despite lack of experience. ...that does not mean they are not intelligent, as you said this person is a novice in this role or maybe teaching is not their forte, maybe their mentor in ...
  25. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    Agree the top nursing programs offer online NP programs these include. ....Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Vanderbilt, UCLA and many more. .... so.... can we stop this unattractive behavior and try to improve the nursing situation? Thank you. ..