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  1. Cbi

    11:11 replied to staceylynn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ive not done this. All the pts Ive had that have CBI come back that way. Did you have orders for this, and have you checked your protocols? If Im not familiar with a procedure and havent been trained...

  2. dazed and confused....and worried

    11:11 replied to lissyrn's topic in General Nursing

    When giving PO meds I always stay there and make sure they take them. Most of my pts this isnt an issue because they cant take PO to begin with. Nowadays I hand the meds to them in the cup and watch....

  3. Learning DVD's

    11:11 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have already been throught the AACN website but only find books and CD-ROMs. We are looking for DVDs that are specifically ICU based for our nurses. Ive done some searching without much luck. Our...

  4. Trauma question, not sure if this goes here or not...

    11:11 replied to Jess-RN in 2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    Im curious as to what this "wake up" med is and why you didnt post it. Ive reversed pts before and hate it. Otherwise like previous posters have said often a pt with suspected neuro deficits will be...

  5. Learning DVD's

    11:11 replied to 11:11's topic in MICU, SICU

    What?

  6. New grad in ER.. ADVICE PLEASE!!!

    11:11 replied to nursemeow's topic in Emergency

    As an ICU nurse who gets to pretend to be an ED nurse once or twice a week I can tell you this: Ask lots of questions Find some vets and stick to them. People you cant talk to, even the mean ones will...

  7. Feeling frustrated and inadequate

    11:11 replied to ~Kitty~'s topic in General Nursing

    Ahemm.... Ive got news for you. Even grizzled veterans with 20 plus years on the unit who know their way around pathophys better than some of the residents forget meds... I know. I get calls from them...

  8. Learning DVD's

    11:11 replied to 11:11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thats a great website from what I can see. Thanks. We are familiar with ECCO and other website based training programs. Our main goal is to update our library with an new format rather than purchasing...

  9. Moving to critical care nursing

    11:11 replied to KCRN13's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you read this forum your answer will have already been answered. It depends on the nurse asking the question, and the one answering it. I am of the older school who feels that a nurse should have...

  10. Move to ED from ICU?

    11:11 replied to sleddogrn's topic in Emergency

    I think an ICU nurse is a perfect fit ro the ER. Its the whole reason I went into ICU. I was told a few years ago that if I wanted to be a good ER nurse go to ICU first. That doesnt mean that a good...

  11. Why are we even nurses?

    11:11 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I like this post. Ive been in the ICU for four years now and have just about had it. I love ICU but it would have to be the right one with the right pt population and staff culture to keep me in it...

  12. CVVHD - in over my head!!

    11:11 replied to RN34TX's topic in MICU, SICU

    I dont have much more experience with CVVHD than you but I might be able to offer a couple of things. As far as clotting off that is not the end all of all things. When a pt clots off I just take...

  13. Pulseless patients: shock or drugs

    11:11 replied to EricTAMUCC-BSN's topic in Emergency

    I believe you might be misrepresenting what Biffs25 was trying to convey. He didnt only say that a nurse should be able to gain "certification" after only an ACLS course. Rather he said: most DOT...

  14. Today I was too busy

    11:11 replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    I believe I can feel what you just went through. I have experienced situations just like this and have felt the same way. Truth is we amost never quite know what families think or believe about us,...

  15. Need advise please, failed Nclex-pn

    11:11 replied to sbed85's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your situation. It does not mean you arent a good nurse. I had a classmate fail the test as well as a friend in the class before mine. They both went on to pass and both work in a...

  16. usc in l.a. anyone????/ tenet healthcare??

    11:11 replied to wannabrockstar's topic in California Nursing

    I agree with the control thing, they might not have as much effect on USC especially with it being such a renown facility. I believe tenet took decent care of Western Med in Santa Ana according to...

  17. Husband appaled when I chose to do nothing

    11:11 replied to JacelRN's topic in General Nursing

    When I was in school I had to wake the pt up to start my assessments. Now it starts when I first walk into the room, spontaneity, alertness, respirations including character etc etc, room enviromnent...

  18. Caring for ALS pts

    11:11 replied to virmm1's topic in General Nursing

    Ive taken care of a three ALS pts. All three were in varying stages so were different. I wasnt able to compare them for this reason. The main thing to remember is it is a terminal illness as well as...

  19. In my 40s... Where to start?

    11:11 replied to MOMNurse2be's topic in General Nursing

    One of my classmates was 52 yrs old when in school and a mom. She is now a great medsurg nurse and happy with her decision-

  20. Is this appropriate?

    11:11 replied to BabyNurse513's topic in General Nursing

    Dont do it. Not only could it "go wrong" but is wrong in my opinion-

  21. Acls

    11:11 replied to pani's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Go read the book and memorize your meds. Five months, six months whats the difference? Have you been on codes? Do you feel fairly comfortable. Are you proficient with your basic arrhythmias? You...

  22. Interview Questions

    11:11 replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    I usually ask if the child is in daycare or at home. Is the child being followed for any health issues other than well child? Medical Hx?

  23. Which is better for new grad? Big Medical Center or small hospital?

    11:11 replied to careerdejour's topic in General Nursing

    Both have their positives. I began work at a small 45 bed hospital. What made it different than other small hospitals in my area is that it had a busy ER and a true dedicated 5 bed ICU as opposed to...

  24. Nurses and smoking......

    11:11 replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    This is a pet peeve of mine. Those who smoke have no idea how strong the odor they carry with them is. It kills me when family members travel to visit their loved ones in the ICU, smoking the whole...

  25. Challenging the NCLEX in NYC

    11:11 replied to AirBruce's topic in General Nursing

    You might try the military nursing section of these boards for advice in this area. I respect corpsmen as well as medics (91W), just as I do all medics. But do you have quite a bit of hospital...