bruinlaura

bruinlaura has 2 years experience and specializes in CTICU.

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1. What are the nurse -pt ratio in NY

   bruinlaura replied to aakrn's topic in New York Nursing

   We usually have 2 unless the patient is very critical. It is uncommon to be tripled in the ICU I work in but it does happen on occasion when staffing is poor. Usually a triple goes to a float or...

2. Swan- Pa question

   bruinlaura replied to bectrek's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Was there a reason you couldn't use the cordis? We don't put blood in any of the ports in the swan but I use the cordis for blood and fluid boluses almost exclusively. We will use the medication...

3. SWANS - Wedging

   bruinlaura replied to Kolt19's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I work in a CTICU and we never wedge. Apparently there was an incident a few years ago where a pt was left wedged and died. It appears that any place that has had an incident doesn't wedge

4. Mount Sinai Medical Center

   bruinlaura replied to allendale's topic in New York Nursing

   I've worked at Sinai for the past year on a CSICU stepdown. I can't really say anything about the other units but you can PM me about mine if you'd like. Like every hospital some units are duds and...

5. What is NS NOT compatible with?

   bruinlaura replied to 2blessed2Bstressed's topic in General Nursing

   I just took acls and they say to mix amio push 150mg with 7cc NS. however, the drip needs to be in D5W with a

6. Is overtime safe for your patients?

   bruinlaura replied to txRN07's topic in General Nursing

   I'm just wondering if it is any safer for the patient when the staffing is short with nobody doing overtime vs adequate staffing with people coming in for overtime. It seems like a catch 22 to me....

7. For anyone who is already a nurse or working at a hospital

   bruinlaura replied to Iwannabeababynurse's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

   I just worked a night with a terrible case of nausea. At one point I just told my patient "pardon me I'll be right back" and ran to the restroom. Fortunately I was ok and somebody had some pepto for...

8. Advice on Santa Monica

   bruinlaura replied to twilight3's topic in California Nursing

   I lived in westwood/UCLA area for 4 years and loved it (and would be thrilled in end up in santa monica someday) but I think LA is only laid back in comparison with other big cities like NYC or San...

9. Any new grad ever been let go after 6 month trial period?

   bruinlaura replied to cjj0603's topic in General Nursing

   this situation happened to me recently and i wish i wouldn't have ignored my gut and started looking for another job. i'm devastated. my self esteem hasn't been hit this hard since high school. if...

10. What do you think about Prometa?

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in General Nursing

    I wish you the best HughB! My sister has now been clean for 2 months and it has helped reduce her meth cravings

11. What is the best NYC hospital for a fresh grad?

    bruinlaura replied to paula77720's topic in New York Nursing

    Legionella exposure occurs through inhaling mists or droplets of contaminated water or micro-aspiration while drinking contaminated water. This seems unlikely to happen when working as a nurse unless...

12. What do you think about Prometa?

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your kind words. I realize the chances of relapse are high with meth use and I am cautiously optimistic. This is actually about the 3rd rehab program she's tried and she relapsed...

13. What do you think about Prometa?

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in General Nursing

    I found this article on google. http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/060621/20060621005309.html?.v=1 I've been hesitant to share this but after seeing a 5 page thread on methamphetamine use I figured maybe it will...

14. I got it!

    bruinlaura replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Eliza, you start this week right? I hope all is well. p.s. I'll be joining you in

15. New York Presbyterian PHARM EXAM!

    bruinlaura replied to janetrette's topic in New York Nursing

    I would say definitely know side effects and contraindications. It is multiple choice. The calculations/conversions aren't bad. And know how to administer to different age groups. Basically if you...