KR

KR

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  1. Potassium piggybacks

    KR replied to starcandy's topic in General Nursing

    If patients are complaining about KCl riders, I slow down the rate, and/or put a bag of ice at the IV site. I don't put it directly on the skin though. I generally place a washcloth between the ice...

  2. Open heart ICU

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

    I worked in a coronary care unit for 4 months doing agency work. We had a LPN there. She did all of our IV starts, helped settle patients, and stuff like

  3. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

    KR replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    PA is another state that you can challenge the EMT-P test as long as you are an EMT-B first and they teach you a few other

  4. Opportunities for RNs in the Field

    KR replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    PA is another state that you can challenge the EMT-P test as long as you are an EMT-B first and they teach you a few other

  5. Neuro ICU - Do you talk to brain-dead patients?

    KR replied to talaxandra's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I talk to all my patients regardless. And yes, that even includes my patients that are dead, that I am doing post mortem care on. Hope this

  6. Are the majority of travel jos night shift????

    KR replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    I am a fairly new traveler but only work day shift. There are more positions to be had on night shift, but I only work day shift and there are still plenty of positions to be

  7. Are the majority of travel jos night shift????

    KR replied to bise75's topic in Travel

    I am a fairly new traveler but only work day shift. There are more positions to be had on night shift, but I only work day shift and there are still plenty of positions to be

  8. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

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

    Hiya. I personally defib'd the same patient 14 times. He went into VT at another, smaller hospital, and they defib'd him there. Then they flew him to us, and the flight crew had to defib him in route,...

  9. how many times can a human be defibrillated?

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

    Hiya. I personally defib'd the same patient 14 times. He went into VT at another, smaller hospital, and they defib'd him there. Then they flew him to us, and the flight crew had to defib him in route,...

  10. RE: Critical care internship

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

    I would say go for the job! That is a nice long orientation. As long as you go into it ready to learn you should be

  11. RE: Critical care internship

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

    I would say go for the job! That is a nice long orientation. As long as you go into it ready to learn you should be

  12. Open heart ICU

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

    I was a new grad when I went into the ICU to work. Although I had a strong back ground, was an EMT for 6 years and I worked as a tech in the ICU. I did just fine, although my orientation was crappy....

  13. Open heart ICU

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

    I was a new grad when I went into the ICU to work. Although I had a strong back ground, was an EMT for 6 years and I worked as a tech in the ICU. I did just fine, although my orientation was crappy....

  14. CRRT

    KR replied to NotReady4PrimeTime's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Hello all. I have worked in only adult ICU's, CVICU, CCU, MICU, SICU and at 5/6 hospitals we have some specially trained ICU nurses to do CRRT. I happen to be one of those nurses. We do everything...

  15. Nitric Oxide

    KR posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello! I just started a new travel assignment. This is the fourth hospital that I have worked at, but they are the FIRST hospital that I have worked at that has used Nitric Oxide. I had never even...

  16. Nitric Oxide

    KR replied to KR's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all the information and opinions:) It is really appreciated. As far as xigris goes, I believe it would be contraindicated because she keeps dropping her Hemoglobin and HCT. She had surgery...

  17. ARDS in ICU any info for a student?

    KR replied to Cheri O's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you all for your replies regarding Nitric Oxide! It is very much appreciated:) Have a great one!

  18. Epinephrine Drips

    KR replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just a thought, but why not make some reference cards with drips, be they pressors, paralytics, sedation, etc. and keep them with

  19. ARDS in ICU any info for a student?

    KR replied to Cheri O's topic in MICU, SICU

    Where I am at, the hospital uses a combination of acuity and staffing ratios to staff the unit. I am travelling in a Trauma/Medical/Surgical ICU that has 40 some beds. The hospital is licensed for...

  20. titrating drips and hemodynamics

    KR replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    You had mentioned EDV. Just wanted to comment that Baxter makes continuous cardiac output swans that give you the EDV reading, haven't worked with them in a while, but they are

  21. titrating drips and hemodynamics

    KR replied to tsgarman's topic in General Nursing

    Very good review. Thanks a

  22. Want to travel, but scared

    KR replied to seanymph's topic in Travel

    I am a single, 20 something, Critical Care Nurse. I work for an agency now, but will be done in a couple weeks. I am looking to find a travel buddy. I want to go to Vegas and to California. I do have...

  23. International Travel Nursing Agencies?

    KR replied to mystical's topic in International Nursing

    I am looking for international nursing agencies as well. I am looking for a 3-6 month long contract in Australia. Any help would be appreciated. I got an email from a company saying that they staff...

  24. NCLEX review classes?????

    KR replied to Rileycat's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hi all! Good luck to everyone on finals and boards I graduated a year ago with my ASN and passed boards on the first try, getting only 75 questions. All that I did too prepare for boards was answer a...

  25. flight nursing in the air force?

    KR replied to KR's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks very much for the information. Kimberly Rush, RN