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  1. CCRN review question

    sunnybabe replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in MICU, SICU

    I practice questions I found in various books from Kaplan to Barron's. I thought Barron's CCRN book was really

  2. Pressure Support Mode VS CPAP/BiPAP

    sunnybabe replied to SterlingArcher's topic in MICU, SICU

    Speaking of vents (sorry OP to jack your thread), how much is too much for your patient to be breathing over the vent? I've had patients who were vented and did not look agitated yet were breathing...

  3. CCRN review question

    sunnybabe replied to got2startsomewhere's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used it. I thought it was great! The review series is really thorough but doing lots of questions and focusing on my weak points was the biggest help. I also listened to Laura G's videos but found...

  4. PEEP and blood pressure/other hemodynamics

    sunnybabe posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hey all, I had a patient who cardiac arrested and they thought he was in ARDS given his Pa02 compared to his FiO2 and we were increasing his PEEP upwards to around 14 until he finally started...

  5. CCRN Study: So confused on dead space vs. shunt

    sunnybabe posted a topic in Critical Care

    Is COPD considered dead space or shunting? I understand that dead space is ventilation without perfusion and examples include lack of blood flow to the lungs, pulmonary embolism, since the aveoli is...

  6. CCRN Study: So confused on dead space vs. shunt

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks offlabel! That makes it very simple to remember. And you're right, in real life, its a mix of both. I think that's where I get messed up with understanding at times because I try to relate...

  7. PEEP and blood pressure/other hemodynamics

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you all! You guys are

  8. PEEP and blood pressure/other hemodynamics

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in Critical Care

    So if CVP is not an indicator of preload, then how do we determine preload. I've been asked over and over again, "What's the patient's CVP" to see if they are dry or wet (whenever the number was too...

  9. Confused about dobutamine. Help!

    sunnybabe posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi, everyone. I've on my second week of off orientation in a CCU. The other day I had a patient who had multiple issues: pleural effeusion w/ chest tube ( the effeusion was resolving however),...

  10. Confused about dobutamine. Help!

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

    Thanks a lot for the video. That really

  11. Always feeling a bit anxious/stressful before each shift...need some tips/wanting to vent

    sunnybabe replied to barcode120x's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I had to comment on your post because it sounds exactly like my experience, except I am a new transfer to ICU. I have a year of nursing experience on a observational med surg/tele floor which is less...

  12. Confused about dobutamine. Help!

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

    Thanks everyone for their response. When I returned to work, I was told that because the patient had severe valvular disease (particularly the mitral/triscupid valve), his DBP would be low. This was...

  13. Confused about dobutamine. Help!

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

    There were other nurses who advised me to talk to the doctor. The patient looked stable but his bp was low so that was my primary

  14. How to develop ICU critical thinking skills and move away from being "task" focused

    sunnybabe replied to midnitej's topic in MICU, SICU

    I know this is an old thread, but I wanted to mention that I too am struggling with developing critical thinking skills as I am focused on tasks in a busy ICU on day shift. I'm still on orientation...

  15. New Grad needs job in Atlanta Metro area

    sunnybabe replied to terri8's topic in Georgia Nursing

    Hi, terri8 When you said dropping off your resume, did you mean dropping it off to the unit manager or to HR? Also, were you able to apply to non-residency programs too because I realize that not all...

  16. Drowning senior year

    sunnybabe replied to icemanof92's topic in General Students

    I just wanna give you a hug. And I'm sorry to hear about your parents' health. You are definitely being put to the test, but I hope you overcome. I am in the same situation except that I have my...

  17. Everyone Won't Succeed. And That's Okay!

    sunnybabe replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Students

    This was very nice to read. It's sad how our circumstances lead us to settle instead of

  18. ATI 2013

    sunnybabe replied to Iamaboyandanurse2b's topic in General Students

    For ATI, I was able to use the review manuals for each class. I am in OB-Peds, Mental Health right now. I read these books practically front to back and it was really much more helpful than taking...

  19. Need help with cardiac!

    sunnybabe posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I am in Pediatrics class right now and I love learning about cardiac. In my notes and lecture recording, it says that increased pulmonary blood flow (which in children are usually caused by...

  20. How can I prepare myself for Med-Surge

    sunnybabe replied to Buckeyes6245's topic in General Students

    1. Brush up on your A/P, thenit will be much easier for you to understand disease processes because you know how the actual body system is supposed to work. So definitely know your functions. I found...

  21. WellStar employees

    sunnybabe replied to hurleygirli1's topic in Georgia Nursing

    I am in KSU's nursing program. I have several classmates who have gotten externships with Wellstar. I believe they prefer actual nursing students. I really wouldn't rush trying to get in Wellstar...

  22. Respiratory Acidosis Question. Help please.

    sunnybabe posted a topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Hi, I sent this email to my teacher. But he has not yet responded. I work on a med-surg floor and I did consult with one of the resp. therapists but I just want to know what you all think as well? I...

  23. Respiratory Acidosis Question. Help please.

    sunnybabe replied to sunnybabe's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Thanks so much. I am so much

  24. How can I land icu tech position while in nursing school?

    sunnybabe replied to kht124's topic in General Students

    Hey, I'm a tech too, but on a med-surg unit. I possibly want to be an ICU nurse too as I have floated there before and I loved it. Even though I'm PRN on my floor, I have been floated to other units,...

  25. "Difficult" Patients

    sunnybabe replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I find that many patients are difficult because there is a misunderstanding between the nurse/cna and the patient. I have had to tell patients (those who are alert and oriented), that they should tell...