ICU56

ICU56

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  1. IV Bolus

    ICU56 replied to mariok's topic in General Nursing

    For ICU its at least a liter and its 999 ml/Hr. I don't really care to ask much more than that from the provider about boluses because I don't really need to, I know what to do and what my...

  2. Pain scale

    ICU56 replied to nurseequestrian's topic in General Nursing

    If I question what the patient is self reporting then I'll administer the medication deemed appropriate based on my observation of the patient. I'll then document that patient reports pain of 4/10, on...

  3. Reducing CLABSIs by prohibiting blood draws from line?

    ICU56 replied to fartjohnson's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed, The way we reduced them in my previous hospital was to pull every line possible prior to the patient leaving the ICU. Laziness and poor line management produces

  4. Anybody have rituals they do when a patient passes?

    ICU56 replied to crnfaIwillbe's topic in General Nursing

    Clean, tag, bag, call

  5. Being complained about behind your back

    ICU56 replied to joemomma35's topic in Men in Nursing

    I completely understand. I've dealt with this for nearly 2 years. It seems that is always some petty little thing I must account for without being given the opportunity to confront my accusers or even...

  6. Why is Med-Surg so hated?

    ICU56 replied to Nola009's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I personally dislike med surg because my background as a medic. I was used to a much more acute setting and I dislike the lower acuity, higher patient load that med surg has. I like my...

  7. You will not learn anything in the conference room!

    ICU56 replied to dudette10's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I love having students, I plan my day around making it the best clinical experience for them that I can. I try to treat them like they are the nurse, Ill snag an extra vocera and log them in as one of...

  8. blackballed

    ICU56 replied to jwright343's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Im just going to throw my two cents into the ring here. I am a Paramedic. And now have been an RN for almost 2 years. I was a medic for nearly 8 years. I thought I knew just how ****** nurses were and...

  9. Describe your 10/10 pain. Piggybacking off of recent pain discussions.

    ICU56 replied to 0.adamantite's topic in General Nursing

  10. There has to be a BETTER WAY to obtain a blood sample.

    ICU56 replied to lady3's topic in NICU, Neonatal

  11. Sexism in a primarily female dominated field

    ICU56 replied to ritit123's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know... I had a nice long diatribe written about all the extra things I do, the time spent honing my craft and all the time lost with my family so I can help others by picking up shifts for them,...

  12. New Rn

    ICU56 replied to lildeebone's topic in Cardiac

    Listen to your preceptor. Learn the rhythms. Learn the drugs. Don't slack on I&Os and Fluid restrictions. Never forget to consider the BP and kidney function in patients you diurese. Above all...

  13. Lead Placement for 12 Lead

    ICU56 replied to kayvary's topic in Cardiac

    This site can explain pretty much any question you have about 12L ECG ECG Library and clinical cases in

  14. Do you have a process if you disagree with discharge of a patient?

    ICU56 replied to Codeblue1982's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    House supervisor. Any time a MD (or anyone else) decides to ignore the best interests of the patient, a quick call and something gets done fast. We are pretty much the only game in town, or at least...

  15. RN Salary Survey 2013: Post here!

    ICU56 replied to ItsColduphere's topic in General Nursing

    1. FL 2. 1.5yr as RN, 8 as a medic 3. C/V surgical step down 4. $23.40 days 5. Do not recall but its for me it would be close to 5-6$ extra if I worked nights. 6. No. 3/2 house 1350$/mo. (bought...

  16. Sitter breaks

    ICU56 replied to permanentnights's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Our hospital got rid of sitters, then found that we actually do need them for psych holds and the like things that are 1:1 for reasons other than being critical. They brought them back but instead of...

  17. Sitter breaks

    ICU56 replied to permanentnights's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Judging by some of the comments here I doubt my contribution is going to be well received...But sitters we have are generally lazy and do nothing. We have to cover for them because we are normally...

  18. Questions about CHF

    ICU56 replied to Chabu213's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    If I am reading your question right, you are talking about a stable patient with no acute s/s of anything, that happens to have LE edema that was previously noted and hasn't changed. If that is the...

  19. How to be a polite patient/family member

    ICU56 replied to Semolina's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Agree with the general consensus being put forth by the other comments. Call bell, absolutely. Prioritization issues are a major concern. If you come into the hall and grab me, its taking away from...

  20. Wall Suction

    ICU56 replied to NervousNurse1984's topic in General Nursing

    Setting up suction is going to depend on the brand of suction but the basics are suction unit that connects to the connector on the wall, tube to connect to canister, suction canister, and tube to...

  21. The *EXPERT* Beginner

    ICU56 replied to Kelly_the_Great's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes and no. Previously, I was a Firemedic and can be considered at least proficient at it. I can offer a lot in my area of nursing that comes from that experience. There are a lot of new nurses and...

  22. Stethoscope covers OK for men?

    ICU56 replied to leftysoftball's topic in Men in Nursing

    I second some of the others. I use a belt clip. Easier to

  23. Sexism in nursing

    ICU56 replied to RNGuy12's topic in Men in Nursing

    I don't really see too much sexism, maybe I don't pay enough attention. I do understand about the lifting part though. Normally being the only male in my unit I get called and asked to help all day...

  24. Taking dying patient home with children - what are your thoughts?

    ICU56 replied to tokebi's topic in Pediatric

    I agree with this. This whole concept makes me think of a story about my wife who is not in medicine at all. She was in a store and witnessed a man have, from what she described, some sort of seizure...

  25. What to wear

    ICU56 replied to QTNurseBSN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Business casual / interview