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  1. Question about Cardiac Caths

    Burks21 replied to Tneo8385's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

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

  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....

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

    Burks21 replied to Catticus11's topic in Critical Care

    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...

  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?"...

  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...

  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...

  7. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

    Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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

  8. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

    Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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....

  9. Do women find male nurses attractive?

    Burks21 replied to Sykadia's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  10. Ohio university online FNP program?!

    Burks21 replied to Byrn09's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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....

  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...

  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

  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...

  14. Georgetown FNP program Fall 2017

    Burks21 replied to PalmiraRN22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    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...

  15. Why the double standard.

    Burks21 replied to RN2364's topic in Men in Nursing

    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...

  16. Hands off my vent!!

    Burks21 replied to adventure_rn's topic in Critical Care

    Politely, yet sternly, tell them that if they touch any equipment again that they will be escorted by security off the premises. I don't screw with that kind of crap because if they hurt or kill their...

  17. CV ICU new grad job question

    Burks21 replied to SDSUBSN's topic in Critical Care

    The system I work for does something similar. As a new hire into the ICU world you "follow" a seasoned nurse in each of the ICU environments (SICU, CCU, CVICU). It's kind of neat, in my opinion, as...

  18. Why have you decided to become a NP and not a Doctor?

    Burks21 replied to Lightning90's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Not an NP YET but I will be giving it my all later this year. Anyways....basically I didn't listen to my mom. She told me to go be a Chiropractor or M.D., that'd I'd love it and make a great living....

  19. University of South ALABAMA Summer 2017

    Burks21 replied to alicia.marie13's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Sounds like you have heard good reviews on this college? I'm looking at applying soon. My ADN degree had a crappy GPA of 2.9. I've worked 5 years before going back for my BSN which is a 3.9. Hoping...

  20. Nearing the end of my BSN - Wanting to become an Acute Care NP

    Burks21 posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Hi everyone I've been working in a CCU for the past 4 years (6 years total nursing experience) and I'm nearing the end of my RN to BSN program. After working closely with our Acute Care NP's, this is...

  21. Nearing the end of my BSN - Wanting to become an Acute Care NP

    Burks21 replied to Burks21's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Totally agree, which is why I'm here. Most of the people I know going back to school are going the FNP route, something I'm not totally interested in (except maybe a dual degree). I'm doing the same...

  22. Adult/Gero NP, Acute Care- recommended schools?

    Burks21 replied to luckycat's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Did either of you have much in the way of group work? I'm currently looking for an all online ACNP program and I was looking into Georgetown (I honestly don't mind the traveling once per semester,...

  23. How many hours a week do you spend on average for one class

    Burks21 replied to mp86's topic in Ohio University

    I am almost done with my RN to BSN degree through OU. I have not had a single group project. If I'm lucky, I might spend 20 hours total over the 5 weeks on each course. Once you get past your first...