Biffbradford

Biffbradford

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  1. Is the CVICU for open hearts the most acute ICU?

    Biffbradford replied to RNdynamic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, I think all ICUs have some patients that have one foot in the grave and are trying to slide in, and you can't get any sicker than that. However, I do agree that CVICU has a higher percentage of...

  2. UPS Drivers make HOW much????

    Biffbradford replied to Purple_Scrubs's topic in General Nursing

    OKay, I didn't real all the responses, but I used to work for UPS - 9 years before nursing. Drivers usually work 10 hours a day minimum. During Thanksgiving and Christmas they work more. We used to...

  3. How to do report or get report smoothy for Newbie?

    Biffbradford replied to TurtleLittle's topic in Critical Care

    Does your unit have a standardized report sheet? My best unit had one that a committee came up with and everybody used for giving report. You just went from box to box - name, reason for admission,...

  4. Please explain fluid shifts post-op vascular surgery

    Biffbradford replied to bella14k's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you still need more, try searching "third spacing". Hope that

  5. How difficult is it to transition into CCU?

    Biffbradford replied to CaptainKen's topic in Critical Care

    My crystal ball is at the shop at the moment, but I would still state that finding work in an ICU is not an impossibility. The larger the hospital, the more staff they need, so try there first....

  6. do you mask/bag during DNI

    Biffbradford replied to SarahT1974's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If I was early on the scene, then I'd bag 'em initially until the bi-pap arrives or the team decides that I should

  7. Changing to a non-nursing career?

    Biffbradford replied to Eleven011's topic in Retired Nurses

    What I have read on Indeed about coding is that medical records is eating into that profession. Even very experienced coders are having difficulty finding

  8. sheath removal P&P (femoral)

    Biffbradford replied to crsparks's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Also include WHO can pull the sheath. Some step down units allow the CNA to do the actual pulling as long as an RN is within earshot. (not on my license you wont!

  9. Advice needed

    Biffbradford replied to EMEddie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think with more experience will come more confidence and that will be evident when you interact with others. In my CVICU orientation I was told that I concentrated too hard. Huh? Well, I can see how...

  10. Nodding off...

    Biffbradford replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like a brutal atmosphere. One day the NM herself may be helped to find the door. Been there, seen

  11. Heart transplants and high risk cards, oh my

    Biffbradford replied to Catchall_RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In the major heart ICU I worked at in the past, there was a progression of equipment and classes that you learned on: CVVH (usually first since it's relatively hard to outright kill some one with it...

  12. New Grad & First Job in LTC - Lots of Overtime/Doubles - How Much Is Too Much?

    Biffbradford replied to blackdiamond407's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    List of promotions to what? Up a rung on two on what ladder? Can you be more specific on

  13. how many jobs?

    Biffbradford replied to sassyann85's topic in General Nursing

    I started in an ICU right after school and I've been pigeon holed in that kind of unit for the past 15 years despite MANY attempts to get out. (other than floating, whereas I've worked a few shifts in...

  14. What questions should I expect in my ICU interview?

    Biffbradford replied to nursekeri's topic in Critical Care

    Describe a challenging interaction between you and a physician, what happened? How did you handle it? How did it change your relationship? Similar questions like that but substitute patient or family...

  15. New grad position Neuro ICU or CVICU

    Biffbradford replied to Liz33's topic in Critical Care

    Agreed. Cleveland Clinic CVICU is the creme' de la Creme' and will look great on your applications (if you survive! LOL

  16. Nursing school when there is no true RN shortage?

    Biffbradford replied to rnhope2b's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I think the job market stinks for everybody, not just nurses. Browse the career forms on Indeed.Com and you'll find people in all areas having a hard time finding work. You are correct, the is no...

  17. "Some people have a job. We have a calling."

    Biffbradford replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yup. Somebody got a BIG FAT BONUS for thinking up that one. "A sucker is born every minute." - W.C.

  18. Switching Careers - Architect to Nurse

    Biffbradford replied to cmckee's topic in Nursing Career

    I can't believe my eyes! I always thought that as an architect, the older you become and more experience you have, the more valuable you become. NOT the case in nursing - the older you are and the...

  19. What to expect on CICU?

    Biffbradford replied to bankssarn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What to expect? Anything and everything between patient reported chest pain at home, but hasn't had any since up through an evolving red hot infarction in front of your eyes, to post major attack on...

  20. Career in the ICU

    Biffbradford replied to OhioCCRN's topic in Critical Care

    Agreed. First get through the 'deer in the headlights' phase of the ICU (first year), then start thinking about going to other planets.

  21. Should I become a nurse? Thanks for all the help!

    Biffbradford replied to brookepee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I agree with the volunteering suggestion. THat will not only get your 'foot in the door', but allow you to explore other career options as

  22. Night Shift and nutrition

    Biffbradford replied to 1fastRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've never seen the ER nurses on TV have this problem. You must be doing something

  23. The job market is tough... "How tough is it?"

    Biffbradford replied to Guttercat's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    They must have not liked your

  24. Which Littman Stethoscope for GI Med Surg

    Biffbradford replied to cameronthenurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Agreed. I don't think you need a cardiology unless you're listening to murmurs or have bad

  25. What else can I do with my BSN?

    Biffbradford replied to CindyJaegers's topic in Nursing Career

    Delete. I'll zip