Elenaster

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  1. A Natural???

    Elenaster replied to Elenaster's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for the reply, Tom. I appreciate your honesty and I know I need to consider a lot of things before applying. My DH is extremely supportive and he is all for me going, however he is limited in...

  2. Xygris question

    Elenaster replied to Dinith88's topic in MICU, SICU

    We've been using it for the past several months, but since we don't get too many septic patients in neurosurgery, I don't have enough experience with it to give an educated opinion on whether it works...

  3. High alert meds: Can you name them?

    Elenaster replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I'm not at all surprised by the insulin and heparin, as I've seen serious errors in both, but the morphine baffles me a bit. Maybe it's because of my limited perspective as an ICU nurse, but I give...

  4. OK, who's working this Thanksgiving?

    Elenaster replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    Several reasons: 1. First year in a new hospital 2. Thanksgiving is not considered a holiday in terms of scheduling. We work six-week rotational schedules and if it falls on your rotation you have to...

  5. OK, who's working this Thanksgiving?

    Elenaster replied to webbiedebbie's topic in General Nursing

    I work tonight and tomorrow night:( Also x-mas eve and New Year's eve :( Which translates to: I got the suckiest holiday schedule possible for a night shift employee in my unit. Oh well, I'm going...

  6. I need advice

    Elenaster replied to Scotty's topic in General Nursing

    Scotty, Great job advocating for your hubby! I just got around to reading this thread and sudden onset "worst h/a of my life" is a HUGE red flag! Sounds like the staff in that ED need a refresher...

  7. revised coma description

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

    That's great kloget! I can't wait to read

  8. respectfully researching

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

    Me too! Wow, I just want to say this is the most action the Neuro ICU board has seen in a while!!! I'll try to answer some of your questions, but it sounds to me like you've got a pretty good handle...

  9. Lexington, Kentucky

    Elenaster replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    I did reply to you on the Ky board. Feel free to PM with specifics on what area you are interested in working and I'll be happy to provide you with information.

  10. first grader in NICU?

    Elenaster replied to kloget's topic in General Nursing

    As a nurse in Neuro ICU, I found many instances when rules could be bent. Overall, the greatest concern to me would be imaginative 6-year-old's reaction to the overwhelming environment (I have a...

  11. What on earth have I got???

    Elenaster replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    {{{{{{{{{{{{{{{{jnette}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}} Me thinks that all that crazy workaholic business may have run your little immune system down. Just a theory?? I've had a nasty bug too that's been...

  12. Lexington, KY

    Elenaster replied to Town & Country's topic in General Nursing

    St. Joe's actually bought it and now it's St Joseph East. I'm orginally from Lexington, and have worked at St. Joe's and UK hospital. I prefer UK, but then again, I like working in teaching hospitals....

  13. I'm a CCRN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Elenaster replied to New CCU RN's topic in General Nursing

    Awesome! You deserve a BIG pat on the back! BTW- how was

  14. Are Nurses in Danger

    Elenaster replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, so far I've been exposed to Hep C, TB (at least twice), meningitis, and some dude that no one could figure out what he had, and these are the ones I know about. I would hate to be swabbed for...

  15. Still conscious with a BS of 24 ???

    Elenaster replied to jnette's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds pretty brittle to me Jnette! She would have gotten a stat BMP and and an amp of D50 in my unit, but then again, I'm an ICU nurse. Our hospital is actually talking about putting everyone that is...

  16. ICU internships or training programs?

    Elenaster replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    The University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center has a Nurse Residency program that lasts one year. It was new in May of 2002 and at that time there were only 4 hospitals in the country...

  17. BSN-MSN vs. RN-MSN

    Elenaster replied to soulshine's topic in General Nursing

    Look for an accelerated BSN program, it would be perfect for someone such as yourself who already has a BA. These programs are popping up all over the country and you could probably get your BSN in...

  18. new nurses and shifts

    Elenaster replied to prairiegirl's topic in General Nursing

    I think you'll be able to get a day shift position, particularly if you live in area where hospitals are competing for new nurses. However, you may not be able to work in the area of your

  19. ICU ratios????

    Elenaster replied to a_clay's topic in General Nursing

    1:2 most of the time, 1:1 occasionally. We have a lot of organ donors in my unit, but if we're full they can be paired. Our charge nurse is usually very good about helping out though and as long as...

  20. But I have little kids!

    Elenaster replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

    At my former place of employment, we used a similar system and it worked pretty well, but we also had a huge staff. In my new unit, if we work it one year, we have it off the next, which I feel leaves...

  21. Some things make NO sense!

    Elenaster replied to New2CVICU's topic in General Nursing

    That's just awful and I don't think you need to defend yourself re: an unexperienced person keeping tabs on you, regardless of the letters after her name. The tripled assignments alone are enough to...

  22. Reasons that I'm glad I'm a Nurse

    Elenaster replied to Noney's topic in General Nursing

    I love being a nurse because I can see people come back from the brink of death and make amazing recoveries. I get to see good come out of hopelessly tragic situations, like when a family decides to...

  23. Id Badges

    Elenaster replied to tatoome33's topic in General Nursing

    First Name in large letters Last Name in smaller letters RN Intensive Care My Picture on the Right hand

  24. spinal clearance protocol

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

    Ours have to have them cleared by radiology. Most of our patients are intubated and/or neurologically impaired, so we can't rely on

  25. Are there any less stressful areas of nursing?

    Elenaster replied to AmyRN1227's topic in General Nursing

    Amy, From what you're saying, it sounds like "less stressful" means "ready for a change." I have a good friend that works in the same area as you, and her biggest complaint is that she's stretched way...