Burks21

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1. Question about Cardiac Caths

   Burks21 replied to Tneo8385's topic in CCU

   I can confidently say that Parkinson's does not rule out a cardiac cath, having taken care of those patients in the past.

2. Telemetry patches

   Burks21 replied to ttlarson's topic in Cardiac

   If I'm working back to back shifts, I'll change them my first night. If I'm only working 1 day in a row, they get changed. It's just included in my assessment really. I'm there, might as well do it. You'd be amazed at the number of false alarms you g...

3. Understanding different gtts for sedation: Propofol vs Precedex vs Versed vs Fentanyl, etc

   Burks21 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical

   We frequently use the Fentanyl and Propofol combination for our intubated patients. Rarely due we used Versed. We will occasionally use Precedex for patients at risk of withdrawl from whatever (often think the med just plain doesn't work). Our docs ...

4. How long do you stay at work after your 12 hour shift is over?

   Burks21 replied to Eeramsey's topic in General Nursing

   Clock in 1854 on average. Clock out 0725 on average. Sometimes report takes fooooorrrrreeeevvvveeerrrr depending on who I'm giving report to. "They have a Right AC salin" "When did they poop last?" Shut it! I'll get there!

5. Animal Cuddles at the Hospital? Yes Please!

   Burks21 replied to Bridgid Joseph's topic in General Nursing

   We used to have a therapy dog come in on day shift to our hospital. He could count to 10, open doors, navigate the hospital on his own, etc. His owner was quite elderly so I'm not really sure what happened. Haven't seen either the dog or the owner fo...

6. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

   Burks21 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

   Jumping back in to this discussion. What would really drive my insane is if we switched to how RT is doing it now. 12 hour shifts, "sort of" self scheduling, and every other weekend! F THAT! I like my known rotation and every 3rd weekend rotation. I...

7. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

   Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in NP Students

   If I was looking at FNP I'd go to UoCin or Ohio State. A friend of mine went there (moved there actually, Cincinnati) for his ACNP. Absolutely loved the program and staff.

8. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

   Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in NP Students

   I'd like to be loan free by 10 years out of school. If my wife were to quit working, which was the plan, we'd be back living the same way we are now for 10 more years and we'd both be in our mid 40's. Seems way too long to live with such debt, at suc...

9. Do women find male nurses attractive?

   Burks21 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men

   Gay or not, all I care about is if my fellow male nurse will help me with turns and get their hands dirty. What you do outside of work is your own thing. I don't know how most women could find a male nurse attractive because of their job. "Oh so you...

10. Ohio university online FNP program?!

    Burks21 replied to Byrn09's topic in NP Students

    I did my RN to BSN through OU and they really weren't very helpful with setting up my schedule or helping in that regard at all. I've known a few graduates from that program that say the same thing. But on the other hand they also say the education t...

11. ER rushing patients to the floor

    Burks21 replied to freckles23's topic in General Nursing

    We just started something new at our hospital. Step down patients - They call to say the patient is on the way. No report. Figure it out ourselves now. Often the patients are sent up with patient aides. ICU patients - Sent up with a nurse, often not ...

12. Night shift alterative hours poll

    Burks21 replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in General Nursing

    I'd love to work a 3p-3a shift. My mom did that 20 some years ago and she said it worked perfectly. Even a 3a-3p would work nicely I guess. Other than those two shifts, I'll stick with 7p-7a as well

13. 8hr Shifts vs 12hr Shifts

    Burks21 replied to NewGradRN114's topic in General Nursing

    I have only worked 12 hour shifts and prefer them. I'd rather work 3 nights a week rather than 5 nights. You are right though, 12 hour shifts leave you enough time to get home, shower, sleep, wake up, eat, shower, and head back to work. That's the n...

14. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

    Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in NP Students

    Do you mind me asking if you two got an estimate for the total cost of your program? I'm looking at the ACAGNP program but I'm seeing like $80k for the full thing. I just wanted a realistic idea as to what I may have to pay. Georgetown looks to be m...

15. Why the double standard.

    Burks21 replied to RN2364's topic in Men

    The accusations of sexual assault and the like are a very big concern. I always, always, always bring a female with me. I also always ask the patient if it's OK if I place the foley, which they rarely say no. I don't even bother with asking the young...