NrsBtrfly2005

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1. Diprivan & pain mgmt after surgery

   NrsBtrfly2005 posted a topic in MICU

   Hi everyone, I think I have read something about this topic on a previous thread, but am unable to find it, so I apoligize if this is a duplicate post. I work nights and on night #1, I recovered a patient that had just had a large portion of his bow...

2. On top of the world right now

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to txdude35's topic in MICU

   I bet you feel like you are on the top of the world right now and that is a great feeling to have! Congratulations to you!! :yelclap: I had an similar experience as a nursing student. My nursing school allowed certain students to participate in an e...

3. Blood administration

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to NrsBtrfly2005's topic in MICU

   Thank you all for your input. I really appreciate it! NrsBtrfly2005

4. Blood administration

   NrsBtrfly2005 posted a topic in MICU

   Hi everyone, I am a new nurse working in the SICU and feel that every night I work is a challenge - but, I love it! I learn so much every day! Just wondering, do you find in your hospital that physicians routinely ordering lasix in between units of ...

5. An ICU nurse manager told my wife that her Med/surg experience was hurting her!?

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to Roland's topic in MICU

   I am a new grad in the ICU and based on what I have seen, regardless if you are a new grad or a new ICU nurse with previous nursing experience, making it in the ICU depends upon the person (and the internship/education provided from the hospital). I...

6. info needed from current crna's, please....Is it boring????

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to tamm1's topic in CRNA

   Hi Tamm1 - I too have encountered dissuasion from certain nurses when speaking of pursuing a career as a CRNA. In fact, the tension has become so bad within our area that new grads wanting to enter the ICU CAN NOT even mention that they are consideri...

7. info needed from current crna's, please....Is it boring????

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to tamm1's topic in CRNA

   Very, very, very well put! I am a new BSN grad in the ICU and can't wait until I have the opportunity to attend CRNA school. I did have the opportunity to shadow a CRNA and now I know for sure that's where I want to be (hopefully, in about 4 years)! ...

8. Doctors telephone orders???

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to danursern's topic in General Nursing

   Our healthcare organization requires: 09/15/05 0900 "Ativan 0.5 - 1.0 mg PRN anxiety" R.B.V.O. or R.B.T.O. from Dr. John Doe to Jane Doe, R.N. RBVO = Read back verbal order RBTO = Read back telephone order

9. Help! day VS night shift, 8 hr VS 12 hr if want PRN later.

   NrsBtrfly2005 replied to enfermeria's topic in MICU

   Good morning, I am a new grad (RN) in SWFL and am currently finishing up the internship/orientation. In our 3-unit ICU, we are pretty short-staffed, so some new grads are being offered day and night-time positions. I chose to work nights due to the...

10. Cabg, Iabp, Crrt

    NrsBtrfly2005 replied to sway's topic in MICU

    I am a new grad and new RN (passed boards July 2005). I have been training during my internship in the SICU and OHICU. As a new grad (and with preceptor assistance), Iam taking 12-24 hour post-op hearts (pretty much on my own) and assisting with fre...

11. PDA use

    NrsBtrfly2005 replied to Heartman's topic in MICU

    Hello everyone, This is my first time posting on allnurses.com, but I have learned so much from all of you over the past couple of months! This website is fab! Currently, I am working as an intern in SICU and will graduate as a RN in May. I just boug...