Elenaster

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  1. Need info from Magnet Hospital nurses

    Elenaster replied to Rae's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a Magnet hospital, actually the first to achieve magnet status in NC. We do wear color-coded scrubs, but I believe it was a policy that was in place long before the achievement of magnet...

  2. being pregnant and hair..........

    Elenaster replied to uk_nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I'm currently 34 weeks and I'm having highlights put in next week (2 days before I turn 30 - aaaaaccck). My OB says it's fine and I completey trust him. He's very conservative about do's and dont's...

  3. Anyone else here have wide feet? Need comfortable shoe recs please!

    Elenaster replied to jetta1's topic in General Nursing

    I have the exact same problem and I've found the most success with Saucony running shoes. The city I used to live in had a great shoe store where they specialized in fitting shoes for people with...

  4. Glasgow Coma Scale

    Elenaster replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Good answers Neuro! We don't have any modified scales, but I generally do a narrative neuro note with my initial assessments to cover areas that are not addressed by the GCS. I feel the GCS has...

  5. ECMO

    Elenaster replied to 3230's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Just to answer to OP's question....yes it is common practice at our Level I Trauma Center to have the Critical Care RRTs run the pump and the ICU RNs tend to the patient, whether the patient be adult...

  6. Triple H therapy and ICP question....please

    Elenaster replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Yaaaay Dustin! Way to go! :balloons: Enjoy your orientation and be sure to keep asking questions, whether it be here or at your place of employment. Be sure and keep an open mind and a good sense...

  7. In need of support for potential VBAC

    Elenaster posted a topic in Ob/Gyn

    L&D Nurses - I will be giving birth to my second child in mid-September and I'm trying to gather as much information as possible about VBACs. I do have a very reputable and supportive OB, who is...

  8. In need of support for potential VBAC

    Elenaster replied to Elenaster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you all for your kind sentiments and support! So far, "little baby" (as it's called at our house) is doing great and actively kicking me in the ribs as I type. I'll be sure and keep you updated,...

  9. In need of support for potential VBAC

    Elenaster replied to Elenaster's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you so much for the info Deb, its exactly what I was looking for. I feel like a little insight from "the other side" will help me discuss with my OB what's best for me when the time comes for...

  10. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    Elenaster replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I completely agree with everything you've said, and I too, often work closely with the Organ Procurement Organization in my area. I've actually done a donation after cardiac death case, and as you...

  11. ok...neuro nurses...need insight please!

    Elenaster replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thank you for sharing this with us. Despite my irreverance and warped sense of humor, I really do try to stay aware of what it must be like to be a patient in that bed, scared, confused and unable to...

  12. ok...neuro nurses...need insight please!

    Elenaster replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Don't forget an orphan as well I know exactly what you're talking about! We had this one patient in our unit for 8 weeks because our most arrogant neurosurgeon thought it was a good idea to extract...

  13. ok...neuro nurses...need insight please!

    Elenaster replied to Keysnurse2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Good questions and I'm excited for you. May I ask what your current nursing background contains? You may be able to draw from past experiences and build on those skills when you move to the Neuro ICU....

  14. Terms we will not admit to using

    Elenaster replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    "STAT CALLBELLECTOMY" for those patients that just love pushing that little

  15. You know you're a neuro nurse if.....

    Elenaster replied to Elenaster's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    You guys are killing me! :rotfl: Thanks for the laughs! I just finished up three days in a row with one little man that was "pleasantly confused" (i.e. crazy) and a MICU trainwreck with the most...

  16. Terms we will not admit to using

    Elenaster replied to gwenith's topic in Nursing Humor

    These are great! How about: DITB = dead in the bed MHS = mush head syndrome (for patients with a skull flap removal) LONH= lights on, nobody home Some really awful (but funny) things overheard at work...

  17. A BA in Psych + ADN-are they good enough for RN jobs which require a BSN?

    Elenaster replied to Nemrac's topic in Nursing Career

    Look for an accelrated BSN program. You'll will probably go to school for the same amount of time as you would getting an ADN, but graduate with a BSN based on the fact that you've completed those...

  18. P**sed off at preceptor's games

    Elenaster replied to hock1's topic in General Nursing

    Do you have a new grad coordinator that is separate from your unit? Perhaps this is a person that you can voice your concerns to and he/she will be able to give you some sound advice. If this doesn't...

  19. What do you bring home with you?

    Elenaster replied to Stitchie's topic in General Nursing

    All the usual stuff already mentioned, but also hemostats, those little pink NS bullets used to irrigate ET tubes, MRSA... :uhoh21: I have developed a system of taking it back to work though. I have...

  20. Advice regarding student in Neuro ICU

    Elenaster replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Sorry Dustin! I didn't mean to confuse you :imbar I just wanted you to look at the art. line waveforms and I should have been more clear about that. I would try to explain it, but I think without a...

  21. Advice regarding student in Neuro ICU

    Elenaster replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Dustin, By the look of that waveform, I can see why your supervising RN wanted to go with the cuff. I'm really impressed that you attached a drawing for me. I'm not that talented, but I did find a...

  22. Life beyond BSN

    Elenaster replied to Dixiecup's topic in General Nursing

    I'm sure you can pursue your JD just like anyone with any other Bachelors degree. I've not taken this route myself, but I think you should probably go ahead and take the LSAT this summer and plan on...

  23. one of the hot issues in nursing (euthanasia)

    Elenaster replied to yousev's topic in General Nursing

    Goodness mattsmom, that is quite an event. I'm at a loss for words except I hope that no one will be quick to judge that woman's actions. How overwhelming for the

  24. Advice regarding student in Neuro ICU

    Elenaster replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Hey Dustin, Sounds like you have gotten some very good advice from some seasoned neuro nurses. I love your enthusiasm and it's great to see someone who really enjoys learning about neuro patients. To...

  25. CNA for BSN

    Elenaster replied to FutureNurse's topic in General Nursing

    My BSN program required that all students attend the CNA course prior to beginning the nursing program. The rationale for this requirement was that the program did not want to take the time to teach...