akinaRN

akinaRN

Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown, MICU/SICU

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About akinaRN

akinaRN specializes in Telemetry, Cardiac Stepdown, MICU/SICU.


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  1. Help! I don't "get" vents!!!

    Very basically, this is how I explain the 3 main settings we use in our ICU. With other modes, I have to ask our RRT to explain to me every time I come across it. AC--The vent gives set tidal volume...
  2. I work in a 16 bed SICU. We have quite a few swans, a few IABP's, but not ECMO or CRRT. Our ratio is 2:1 except: ~newly admitted DKAs (not all the time, but they're trying to make it a rule) ~Fresh...
  3. The only thing I wear jewelry wise to work is my wedding ring (and if it was a big blingy rock, I wouldn't even wear that--punches through gloves). When you have to worry about your...
  4. Thanks flyingfish! I'm interviewing also on the 13th, so maybe we'll see each other in the lobby. I wish you the very best of luck and wishes! We'll all need it.
  5. I applied this year and just found out a few days ago that I got an interview! I was floored--shaking and everything! lol And now I'm more nervous than ever. . . Interview tips from anyone who's been...
  6. I was at work on Tuesday and had joint commission follow me up from lab and do their check while I hung blood. Now I got a call from HR asking me to bring in my diploma because joint commission wanted...
  7. How much do nurses start out at in N. Alabama/B'ham?

    UAB posts their wages. I believe it starts at 20.10/hr. Not sure about the others. I work in Gadsden and make