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  1. Tips for Making Your Clinical Day Better

    bruinlaura posted a topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Make your expectations clear and be organized. The best clinical instructor I have had so far gave us a list of things we should always be doing (from check armband and emergency equip, assessment...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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

  5. 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...

  6. 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

  7. 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....

  8. 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...

  9. 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...

  10. What do you think about Prometa?

    bruinlaura posted a topic in General Nursing

    Has anyone worked with this drug? Have you found it as effective as advertised, specifically for methamphetamine addiction?

  11. 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...

  12. 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

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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...

  16. 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

  17. 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...

  18. I got it!

    bruinlaura replied to elizabells's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congrats!! I had HR send my resume to them so maybe we'll be there

  19. What do you think about Prometa?

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in General Nursing

    You're right, it is a treament plan. However, the main component of this plan is the medication administered. I know it is new and claims to reduce physical cravings. Has anybody worked with this?...

  20. Stir Crazy!!!!!

    bruinlaura posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Anyone else going stir crazy waiting to start working? I'm in the middle of my job search and I'm getting really impatient. I have been either in school, working, or both my whole life. Free time +...

  21. Stir Crazy!!!!!

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm glad I'm not the only one

  22. NYP- Cornell or Columbia??

    bruinlaura replied to thinkpink's topic in New York Nursing

    Cornell is prettier in my opinion. :) I've only had experiences at each as a nursing student but from those experiences I would have to say that the employees seemed happier at Cornell and the units...

  23. Stir Crazy!!!!!

    bruinlaura replied to bruinlaura's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow. I'm sorry you're having such a hard time. I know i'm going to wish for freedom once I start working, but at this point in time I am just so bored. I wish you the best and it sounds like you...

  24. Whats going on at CSULB - Long Beach?

    bruinlaura replied to flyingfish2u's topic in California Nursing

    I also considered CSULB acc BSN program (public school is cheap plus my parents live 30min away and I could live for free while attending). After attending the information session I was really not...

  25. New York Presbyterian PHARM EXAM!

    bruinlaura replied to janetrette's topic in New York Nursing

    calculators aren't allowed according to the front of the study guide they gave