ICU_RN2

ICU_RN2 specializes in Medical/surgical, ICU.

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1. Need some opinions on my dilemma

   ICU_RN2 replied to PavementRN's topic in General Nursing

   You gotta do what makes you happy - in the end, that's what you'll do anyway. But, do remember, opportunities will come up again for ya to get into a cardiology setting. And after a couple years in an...

2. Benadryl use with Dilaudid.. just curious!

   ICU_RN2 replied to mandaaRN's topic in Patient Medications

   I've never heard of using narcan for itching either! And I worked on a med surg floor with a tonnn of PCA usage! Great to know!

3. Scared...

   ICU_RN2 replied to magnesv3's topic in General Nursing

   D-dimer can elevate for several other reasons as well...in my experience we never use a d-dimer alone to diagnose... The rest of your questions are hard to follow, but as long as you drew and send the...

4. Sedation and Hypotension

   ICU_RN2 replied to Dempather's topic in Emergency

   We hardly ever use propofol in our ICU... We frequently use Fent. gtts, Ativan IVP, and Versed IVP. We do see the Haldol IVP as well. Propofol will drop your pressure pretty much every time, just...

5. Nurses who have relocated.What would you do? Your opinions please.

   ICU_RN2 replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I should add, if I had it to do all over again, I would have stayed on the med-surg floor until I was sure we wouldn't be moving. Although, the ICU positions were all filled by that time, and I would...

6. Nurses who have relocated.What would you do? Your opinions please.

   ICU_RN2 replied to nina_RN's topic in General Nursing

   I thought I'd comment because I was in pretty much an identical situation I was on a med-surg floor for about 8 or 9 months when I decided I really wanted to apply for an open ICU position (there were...

7. Vodka tampons?!?

   ICU_RN2 replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   I've heard that is why they put them in their rectum - it doesn't hurt as much? Who knows...the kids that are doing this are not your typical stupid teenager I feel..these are the

8. Vodka tampons?!?

   ICU_RN2 replied to Christy1019's topic in Emergency

   I don't work in the ED,but here in NW Pennsylvania, I have heard of kids doing this too.....so

9. New grad w/question about CPR cert.

   ICU_RN2 replied to Rags2Riches RN's topic in General Nursing

   AHA is good for 2 years as opposed to 1 year for American Red Cross.. Also, correct me if I'm wrong anyone, but American Heart also does ACLS cert. and PALS cert, correct? That could be...

10. Forced canceling/calling off question!

    ICU_RN2 replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't expect answers regarding unemployment unless you have a personal experience...but do your facilities mandate cancellations like this? Thanks for your

11. Forced canceling/calling off question!

    ICU_RN2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm just getting off of orientation at a new facility, and had a couple questions for you guys! Since there are several of us getting off of orientation at the same time, we will be over staffed. Our...

12. May Graduate--Applying for jobs

    ICU_RN2 replied to sj73201's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I applied prior to gradation at two large local hospital's in the North Western PA area. They met with us in a class and told us to start applying in Dec-Jan. With everywhere else I applied, I simply...

13. Last day of orientation over!

    ICU_RN2 replied to ICU_RN2's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks everyone!!! I'm sure it won't be thatttt

14. Last day of orientation over!

    ICU_RN2 posted a topic in General Nursing

    Because no one in my household is particularly interested in hearing about my excitement..I've come here to share! Orientation completed!!! I'll be officially on my own Wednesday :) This isn't my...

15. How long was it between graduation & landing a full time line?

    ICU_RN2 replied to Florence NightinFAIL's topic in General Nursing

    Our area must be better job-wise than yours, as most of us easily found one prior to graduation in May 2010. Where are you