ithalia77

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1. How to develop ICU critical thinking skills and move away from being "task" focused

   ithalia77 replied to midnitej's topic in MICU, SICU

   Henrica80 if you are interested in CCU go for it. You have some good experience behind you. I am starting to see the going to CCU is a growing experience. Along with that comes some bumps and bruises...

2. How to develop ICU critical thinking skills and move away from being "task" focused

   ithalia77 replied to midnitej's topic in MICU, SICU

   hey midnitej. I am in a similar situation. I am in my first month of preceptorship with 2 more to go. ( I have 1.5 years on a med/ tele floor and feel like a new nurse) I am doing my reading and...

3. How long did you work med-surg before getting an ICU job?

   ithalia77 replied to Lev's topic in MICU, SICU

   Out of curiosity, how long did it take for you to feel comfortable? I have been in ICU for one month and am wondering if I made the rt move. I had 1.5 years on med tele

4. Widened pulse pressure

   ithalia77 replied to ithalia77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   old goat: got your message. Thanks. I appreciate your help and understand. I was just at a point of frustration. (Couldn't reply to personal

5. Widened pulse pressure

   ithalia77 replied to ithalia77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Thank you much. I will keep that in

6. Widened pulse pressure

   ithalia77 replied to ithalia77's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   @ Old goat. thank you for taking the time to tell me its in a book- I couldn't really find anything in my text about widening pulse pressure. This morning though i surfed the web and read on it. I...

7. Widened pulse pressure

   ithalia77 posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

   Can anyone explain what widened pulse pressure is as it relates to a triad of symptoms dealing with Cushing's?