KR

KR

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  1. Titrating drugs: dosages or CC's

    KR replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been an ICU nurse for over 6 years and have worked in various hospitals and different type of critical care units. I was taught that you titrate always by dosage, not by CC's. If any of my...

  2. NCLEX results??

    KR replied to dmv0309's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some food for thought. I have been an RN for 6 years now. A friend and I took the test on the same day at the same place. She got her results in 3 days, mine took 3 weeks. So just keep that in

  3. Hi everyone! Does anyone want to help with a student survey...must be an RN! :)

    KR replied to pcflnurse's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Would be glad to help. RN for over 6 years, all ICU. Please send me a private message (PM). Personal email addy

  4. 900 mg's of Seroquel????

    KR replied to NurseCard's topic in Psychiatric

    Hello to all u psych nurses. I am a 6 yr veteran to ICU. However, I am rapid cycling bipolar as well. At one point, I was on 1200mg of seroquel. Now I am on 900 mg of seroquel. Along with that I take,...

  5. Anyone Know what Hospitals Hire Evening Shift nurses?

    KR posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey all. I am looking for hospitals that have evening shift positions. Preferrably in a critical care area. I am looking for hospitals that have any kind of evening shift positions between 12 noon and...

  6. Anyone Know what Hospitals Hire Evening Shift nurses?

    KR replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    Aimee, Why would you generally not encourage anyone to come to AZ? One of the places I was thinking about heading would be Tucson or Phoenix. What about AZ don't you like? You can PM me if you want...

  7. Anyone Know what Hospitals Hire Evening Shift nurses?

    KR replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all for the ideas. I really appreciate all of the ideas. As far as my join date, I actually joined somewhere between 98-00 when I was a nursing student. Thanks again! Have a good

  8. Anyone Know what Hospitals Hire Evening Shift nurses?

    KR replied to KR's topic in General Nursing

    Most of the hospitals in my area (PA) and elsewhere I look only are doing 12 hour day or night positions. Who in Texas has evening shift jobs?

  9. Causes of right atrial dilatation?

    KR replied to KR's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you all for the input. Much

  10. Causes of right atrial dilatation?

    KR posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey all! I was wondering what the causes of right atrial dilatation could be? All I can think of is pulmonary HTN and an ASD. Any other causes or thoughts on the matter would be MUCH appreciated.

  11. Bipolar Mania defense mechanisms

    KR replied to nicuRN2007's topic in Psychiatric

    Let's not forget anger, as one of the common defense

  12. Personal Experience: Best Trauma ICU to work in?

    KR posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all! Kimberly here. I am curious to hear other people's opinion. Wondering in everyone's opinions where is the best TRAUMA ICU to work in and why? I have done one kind of ICU or another for over 6...

  13. Personal Experience: Best Trauma ICU to work in?

    KR replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the input folks. I really appreciate it. Care to give details on what made Maryland so awesome? Thanks.

  14. Personal Experience: Best Trauma ICU to work in?

    KR posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all! Kimberly here. I am curious to hear other people's opinion. Wondering in everyone's opinions where is the best TRAUMA ICU to work in and why? I have done one kind of ICU or another for over 6...

  15. Anyone have the formula for correcting Calcium based on the Albumin level??

    KR posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi all! Need help. I used to know the formula for correcting the calcium using the albumin but I am drawing a blank on it and none of my co-workers know it. I know if the albumin is low it can give a...

  16. What is your biggest nursing pet peeve?

    KR replied to ferfer's topic in General Nursing

    #1- Patients that yell "heyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy nurseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee in that really annoying voice. That is why I give them my name. #2 Co-workers that won't help you turn a patient, because the patient...

  17. Anyone have the formula for correcting Calcium based on the Albumin level??

    KR replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    I did not get the email alert that someone had answered my post. I need to update my email. Sorry for the slow

  18. Anyone have the formula for correcting Calcium based on the Albumin level??

    KR replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    The formula I got was: Normal albumin-pt's albumin, x0.8. Then add that number to the pt's calcium. I agree with you that the best method is the I. cal. but unfortunately the hosp. I am doing agency...

  19. Cell phones??

    KR replied to JustMe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I worked in a hospital for 9 months where both the staff, visitors, and patients used cell phones. There were no problems with equipment

  20. Asthma Attack ?

    KR replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the insight:) Not sure on when I am taking the CCRN test yet. My study plan is to read and take notes on the "pass ccrn" book cover to cover. I have read 285/740ish pages so it will be a...

  21. Asthma Attack ?

    KR posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Was studying for my CCRN once again, using the "Pass CCRN" book. It stated that the K and Mg levels can drop during an acute asthma attack. I was wondering if anyone knew why this would

  22. Do all of your vented pt's get restrained?

    KR replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Out of all the hospitals I have worked at, 5, none of them have had a protocol for restraining vented patients. I, myself do not automatically restrain a vented patient. If the patient is lucid,...

  23. CCRN reference book

    KR replied to TampaCCRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am also studying for the CCRN using the "Pass CCRN" book. I have read 227 pages out of roughly 750 pages and it is very helpful. Thought about getting the Laura G's 2 day review class CD's but have...

  24. Travel Nursing & taxes.....Please Help

    KR replied to readyrn's topic in Travel

    Go to traveltax.com. The tax guy is Joseph Smith. He specializes in doing taxes for us travel health care employees. Hope this

  25. Any tips for starting IVs?

    KR replied to nurse_wannabe's topic in General Nursing

    I love all the tips. I too have a rough time starting IV's sometimes. I especially love the BP cuff. I am going to have to try that one.