ICU_RN2

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 LTAC, transitioning into an ICU would probably be...

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! Thanks!

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 labs before starting the heparin gtt you should b...

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 varies on how much - with a patient on pressors alread...

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 have likely be on the med-surg floor for another 6...

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 6 jobs posted, and I knew I would get one). I als...

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 minority.

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

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 manager stated that if we are canceled, it will be...

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 why....Interesting though, I've never had anyone care which one!

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 help!

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 called the HR department or Nurse Recruiter and as...

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 first job, but I'm excited anyway!! A little scared to...

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

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 located?

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 place. I had a FT acute care job at a hospital, went ...

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 patients, families & physicians, however you get ou...

And we needed to sign for it each time it was given (mar/tar)

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

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 done.

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

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 and moving could be costly, as they are not offer...

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 details in my contract. I have not heard back, and I di...

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 easier....

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 luck!!!