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  1. Peds vs. Adult ICU

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to sarah.b2024's topic in Critical Care

    These are my pros and cons, and would vary from person to person, or facility to facility. Adult ICU- my job felt like death prevention, while PICU is lifesaving (most of the time). Adult ICU I felt...

  2. VENT WARNING Nights: Just Need encouragement I guess

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to WalkingDead1's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry you're going through that! Nights are rough, and though no one really totally adjusts, and some people really, really don't adjust. Hang in there, and I hope you find a day position

  3. CCRN "Cram Cram Repetition Nail it"

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to bloatedputti's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you, this is very

  4. I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to DerAustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't rule out nursing yet: My advice would be, to focus on gaining a sense of self-worth, whether that's from therapy and healing your childhood wounds, learning new internal dialogue, or doing some...

  5. I lack social skills and confidence. Is nursing a possibility for me?

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to DerAustin's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Don't rule out nursing yet: My advice would be, to focus on gaining a sense of self-worth, whether that's from therapy, learning new internal dialogue, or doing some community service to realize you...

  6. New Grads going straight into critical care

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to nursepeaches's topic in MICU, SICU

    Also, one suggestion I have to make is if you have any interest in obtaining your CCRN-adult cert, do it before you transfer! I regret not doing it while I worked with adults, and am pressing to...

  7. New Grads going straight into critical care

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to nursepeaches's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes! In PICU now! I just started in PICU last October after 5+ years working in various adult ICUs. I love it, and am learning so much! I think the transition was relatively smooth, but I felt like I...

  8. Most drips at once

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to delphine22's topic in MICU, SICU

    vaso, levo, epi, neo, dopa, dobutamine, insulin, bicarb, nimbex, fentanyl, versed, TPN, blood products, Xigris & multiple ABX. 2009 pt had H1N1, was younger and was on HFOV and rotoprone. All gtts...

  9. First and second patient death

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to Pearl13's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sorry you went through that, and I don't think it's ok that your colleagues are calling you "grim reaper"; It is very unprofessional and insensitive to say the least. If my colleagues gave me a...

  10. New Grads going straight into critical care

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to nursepeaches's topic in MICU, SICU

    I went straight into adult ICU. My hospital had a strong new grad program and my preceptor was awesome. Best opportunity I've ever

  11. Adult ICU nurse transitioning to PICU

    sugarmagnolia3 posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    After 5 1/2 years as a nurse (all adult ICU), I am transferring to PICU next week and will also be also be floating to NICU to care for the "feeders and growers" (that term makes me smile=). Would...

  12. Adult ICU nurse transitioning to PICU

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Mrs. H, thank you so much for the thoughtful and amazing reply, and yes of course it was very welcome!!!! So awesome that you are still actively working- you are proof that once a nurse, always a...

  13. Adult ICU nurse transitioning to PICU

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the great response! I did know kids were more prone to respiratory arresting first. I love what you said about kids being Houdinis and utilizing the parents! "Even if they're old enough to...

  14. Adult ICU nurse transitioning to PICU

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thanks for the advice! That's exactly the kind of thing I need to know...Will be watching some kids movies soon! Woo

  15. Looking to transition out of ICU

    sugarmagnolia3 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm looking to transition out of ICU. My body just can't take the physical aspect anymore. Transferring patients from bed to bed, turning and repositioning Q2 hours, elevating arms and legs that are...

  16. Looking to transition out of ICU

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to sugarmagnolia3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you so much for replying. I don't think I could do it. I enjoy floating to other units once in a while, but I don't think I could make a career working on tele. I'm also looking to expand my...

  17. blood transfusion and first 15 minutes

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in MICU, SICU

    Doesn't have cardiac history, or prone to overload? in ICU that's pretty much no one. And even those with normal cardiac function can overload with too fast of a transfusion- have seen it

  18. Ativan

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to Mborn2185's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't understand why IV ativan wasn't given, however maybe you could ask next time, maybe not right then but later...Approach is everything: Start with saying, "I'm just really curious but

  19. blood transfusion and first 15 minutes

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in MICU, SICU

    I prime with saline, and run wide open until the blood almost reaches the patient. Then I start at 75mL/hr for 15 minutes. I stay close by. Then I turn up to 120-150/hr. To the poster that said they...

  20. Old/New Grad seeking ICU Internship (HELP)

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to thisdoll's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey thisdoll...I just checked ECCO (Essentials for Critical Care Orientation) by AACN, but it is not unfortunately available for individual purchase=/ It looks however, like AACN has an EKG course and...

  21. Old/New Grad seeking ICU Internship (HELP)

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to thisdoll's topic in MICU, SICU

    My personal opinion is keep doing the best job that you are doing in your current position, and continue to look for other full-time positions in acute care. If you can't find an ICU position, you...

  22. what is an appropriate migraine treatment

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to dsherman's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I'm not an NP, but I thought I'd respond with personal experience. I understand there are migraine pathways to follow. I have been treated personally with an IV cocktail of Toradol, Solumedrol, Zofran...

  23. How do I segue into psyche/mental/behavioral health?

    sugarmagnolia3 posted a topic in Psychiatric

    I am an RN with 4 years all ICU experience. I have thoughts about becoming an PMHNP, but I feel like I shouldn't seriously consider it unless I get some direct experience first Anyway, I feel like I...

  24. Has anyone done the WGU online RN to BSN program?

    sugarmagnolia3 replied to mightymitern's topic in Western Governors University

    Glad to hear most comments are positive about WGU. I have my enrollment call with my mentor tomorrow, and have already completed the EWB. I too, am going to pursue an NP program. WGUs competency is...

  25. Disability Insurance for Travelers?

    sugarmagnolia3 posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I have looked at taking out private disability, but was dismayed at the exclusions/riders I would have on a private plan: had neck injury due to an MVA/whiplash. Strained my T-spine at work 3...