ICU_RN2

ICU_RN2

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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. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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

  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 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...

  14. 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

  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

  16. New Grad nurse @SNF...now on verge of quitting.

    ICU_RN2 replied to iamNurse23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Working in LTC facilities can be tough for sure! I worked as an RN at a facility just prn for about a year, however I worked there for 4 years prior as a CNA and was somewhat comfortable with the...

  17. Is a double major, BSN/BSW worth it?

    ICU_RN2 replied to caw100's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    It would benefit you in the future if say you decide to do Case Management down the line. A lot of our nurses at my old facility transitioned into Case Management positions - still interact with...

  18. serving alcohol to patients

    ICU_RN2 replied to mqurse37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    And we needed to sign for it each time it was given

  19. serving alcohol to patients

    ICU_RN2 replied to mqurse37's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    In my experience, there needed to be an MD order in

  20. Taking 6 months off nursing...right after graduation?

    ICU_RN2 replied to BA_anthropology's topic in General Nursing

    I had a friend that graduated in May and didn't even start looking for a job until Sept...she took the summer off to travel as well. It can be

  21. Vented Patient PEA

    ICU_RN2 replied to whitecat5000's topic in General Nursing

    Our EKG monitors do not always catch PEA. We notice first if the patient has an art line that suddenly loses wave

  22. How many 2010 grads still looking?

    ICU_RN2 replied to bossfrog's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated in May 2010 as well, and in PA (western, at least) new grads aren't having that difficult of a time. Maybe try some of the larger hospitals in PA as well. I can tell you that interviewing...

  23. NELRP site transfer request

    ICU_RN2 replied to RN124's topic in General Nursing

    I am in the middle to trying to transfer sites as well. I simply wrote a letter, stating in detail the reason why, and sent it to the address listed on my contract. It didn't stipulate any other...

  24. Facilities not on the Customer service bandwagon

    ICU_RN2 replied to martymoose's topic in General Nursing

    The new job I started a few weeks ago isn't using any of the above... The old job had us carry cell phones, but that was more so docs could get a hold of us

  25. Any 2011 HRSA Loan Repayment News Yet?

    ICU_RN2 replied to darcicat's topic in General Nursing

    I received the email in mid August, signed and returned contract, and received final contract which was dated August 29th. I think it arrived to me by Sept 2nd. Good