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  1. IV removal etiquette?

    KBICU replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    That makes sense actually. My hospital just trained us all to do it that way

  2. Interviewing for PACU and ICU-PCT positions

    KBICU replied to txhusker-SN's topic in Patient Care Technician, Assistants

    When you say experiences with RN skills, does that mean you can observe RNs do this or you get to do it

  3. IV removal etiquette?

    KBICU replied to pa715's topic in General Nursing

    I always throw my d/cd IV in the sharps container. No one wants to come in contact with it changing the trash even though its not technically sharp its

  4. Drop rate

    KBICU replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Just set it up like i showed you in your last post. The above poster explained it well also. Good

  5. Drop rate by gravity

    KBICU replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Your welcome anytime!!

  6. Drop rate by gravity

    KBICU replied to LaurenRay1983's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Dont be embarassed at all, nursing math can be tricky!! I think I understand what your asking. If you have 23 gtts in one minute, how can you figure out gtts per minute in 15 seconds? If this is your...

  7. St. Anselm College RN-BSN

    KBICU replied to Not_A_Hat_Person's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I went to Saint Anselm for my BSN and i would strongly recommend it!! From what Ive heard the RN to BSN is just as awesome as the direct entry BSN. If there any specific questions you have about the...

  8. Thoracentesis collection bottle shortage

    KBICU replied to bwadds's topic in Critical Care

    Oooh yes ive only ever read about those! What else do you do for

  9. Thoracentesis collection bottle shortage

    KBICU replied to bwadds's topic in Critical Care

    If the pleural effusions were recurrent enough to warrant a pleural tube they would probably consider a VATS procedure which uses a sclerosing agent that adheres to the area with effusion, making it...

  10. Thoracentesis collection bottle shortage

    KBICU replied to bwadds's topic in Critical Care

    We have the same issue!!! We are currently making do with the MD using the bag and expressing it manually, which does take a bit longer than with bottles. We have SOME bottles in the surgeons office...

  11. Looking for creative mock code ideas.

    KBICU replied to saskrn's topic in General Nursing

    I remember a great one involving a postop patient with d/c of epicardial wires and tamponade, leading to PEA. Sometimes the critical situations surrounding the code event are important to. I know for...

  12. Lining and labs/ hemolyzed specimens

    KBICU replied to psu_213's topic in Emergency

    I never use the syringe i hook up the male connector and draw blood right from

  13. central lines

    KBICU replied to samjoe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does your hospital or facility require you to take a course on central lines before you have a patient with them? What kind of central

  14. CVICU Preceptorship!!!

    KBICU replied to PatMac10,RN's topic in General Students

    Same with me, I did 6 months in a CVICU and it was incredible. Youll see things and do things youll never forget and the experience will make you an even better nurse. I carried a small pocket...

  15. gtn

    KBICU replied to betty113's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

  16. bp in heart failure

    KBICU replied to samjoe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What is confusing you specifically? If a patient is fluid overloaded, diuretics are prescribed to help rid the body of excess fluid. Aces work with the kidneys to control BP. Looking at a patients BNP...

  17. tums in an ng tube

    KBICU replied to menardca's topic in General Nursing

    Why not good ol

  18. Critical care book help

    KBICU replied to monkey2008's topic in MICU, SICU

    My nursing school prof wrote "Understanding the Essentials of Critical Care Nursing" by Kathleen Perrin. I loved it i thought it was very easy to understand and it had a ton of case studies to help...

  19. OB on NCLEX?

    KBICU replied to delerben's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I had shoulder distocia and uterine height post partum but again everyones

  20. I will be a graduate nurse this May, and have a quesiton

    KBICU replied to daughter of the king's topic in Nursing Career

    Like the above poster - See if your state allows you to get your GN - graduate nurse license. If so you can get that and apply to graduate nurse jobs - essentially practice as a nurse under the...

  21. Nursing Students: What do you think of your instructors?

    KBICU replied to KBICU's topic in General Students

    THANK YOU EVERYONE :) very helpful!! It seems like I will have to develop my own teaching style and always strive to further my own education in order to be good at what I do. I had some awesome...

  22. GRE: how bad is it really?

    KBICU replied to KBICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It wasn't as bad as I thought and yes I got accepted! I bought the review book by McGraw Hill came with a CD and it was great for

  23. GRE: how bad is it really?

    KBICU replied to KBICU's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Many schools have GRE scores as part of the application process (along with interview, undergrad transcripts, letters of rec). Depends on the requirements of the schools you

  24. Best online Masters in Nur Education?

    KBICU replied to MommyandRN's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    Im doing mine through University of Phoenix and I love it! Very dedicated staff always available for help, flexible class schedules, discounts for new students, and affordable courses all online....

  25. Insulin and Levophed drips on cardiovascular unit

    KBICU replied to heartnurse2012's topic in Cardiac

    I work in ICU stepdown and we have insulin gtts for the post up cabgs with a full assignment, but NEVER would have Levo....levo requires invasive monitoring. We do the usual cardiac gtts including neo...