I started in the ICU of a level1 trauma center as a GN 12 years ago and I've never left! I think it's the best place to go as a GN. Everything will come with experience. The only thing that you MUST...
I have been an ICU nurse for years and can't tell you the number of times I've witnessed this (mostly by the residents). I find myself being a pt advocate on a daily basis. I always say, "What kind of...
SHAMROCKY replied to RNinRubySlippers's topic in General Nursing
I just came back from a conference and they mentioned that one of the topics with the least amount of research done is on the moral distress of health care workers. Also, Palliative Care research...
SHAMROCKY replied to gwlillith's topic in MICU, SICU
I truly feel for you! I have worked in my level 1 ICU for 12 years and the great teamwork is a big part of what has kept me there. I am moving this summer and I'm so scared to work anyplace else for...
1. Taking care of a pt who ended up an organ donor only to come in to work the next day to have the post op kidney transplant. Of course he's old with a million medical conditions and noncompliant....
I work in an 8 bed med/surg ICU at a 350 bed level 1 trauma center (a university teaching hospital). Our Neuro ICU is 8 beds also. The charge nurse on each of these units NEVER has more than 1...
I work in an 8 bed med/surg ICU. We have 9 male RNs and 2 male aides. Let me tell you, it's a beautiful thing when i happen to be the only female on a given day! None of that moody crap to deal with!...