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dah doh BSN, RN

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  1. ICU RN in need of less physically demanding unit, PACU?

    dah doh replied to SunshineRN32's topic in PACU

    PACU nurses still pull up patients, help them up, and push beds, but not as much as ICU nurses. Since you like ICU, maybe you should consider NICU or PICU. Smaller patient size may be easier on your...

  2. Would you give a drug someone else pulled from a pyxis?

    dah doh replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in Patient Medications

    If its in the packaging and you look at the mar then it's not a problem. We also do it in an emergency all the time, especially codes or rapid sequence intubation when there are doctors barking at you...

  3. Safest + convenient method for blood transfusion

    dah doh replied to Maddy_Rose's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Blood products need a dedicated IV line. Your preceptor should have disconnected the primary IVF and capped it off. Then flush the saline lock with saline prior to starting the blood. Usually there is...

  4. Eating with NGT?

    dah doh replied to mlauren's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Sometimes patients get ngt feedings as their main nutrition but just take additional oral diet for pleasure. Other patients just don't eat enough so they get supplemented by the ngt. But yes they can...

  5. Critical Care Course

    dah doh replied to jrsRN07's topic in Critical Care

    Most new grad ICU programs will send the new grad through their own critical care course at their own facility or hire someone who teaches these courses on a regular basis. Before my facility taught...

  6. New to CVSICU...cardiac gtts

    dah doh replied to Stormy8's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Titrating gtts comes with experience. It helps to learn the range for each gtt. Based on the drug range, it gives you an idea how to titrate. So if the range is small like 0-20, change the gtt by...

  7. What song describes your workplace environment?

    dah doh replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Me - Under Pressure by Queen OR Every Breath You Take by The Police Hubby - It's a Beautiful Day by

  8. 8hr vs. 12hr work days

    dah doh replied to sjm30's topic in Nurse Management

    There are positives and negatives to each shift. I've come from working 8 hr shifts M-F and sitting in traffic an hour each way due to crammed freeways during rush hour. It was nice to have every...

  9. Different Piggyback Antibiotics, Same IV Tubing??

    dah doh replied to Pinky89's topic in Medical-Surgical

    Our facility used to have separate secondary tubings for each piggyback, but a few years back changed the policy to using one secondary line for piggybacks and using the back priming method. It's...

  10. Oops! I always go home with...

    dah doh replied to shescoolie's topic in Nursing Humor

    Besides the usual...alcohol, IV stuff, dead end caps, pens, tape, tegaderm, tons of saline flushes, syringes, the work phone and pager (hate that the most because you have to drive back!) When my...

  11. Career Transition Question

    dah doh replied to GarretSTL's topic in Operating Room

    I'm not an OR nurse, but heart/thoracic training is very specialized. I know at my hospital our OR job description states "open heart experience required; so having that makes you much more...

  12. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    dah doh replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Wow! That's expensive! Thought it would be less expensive since it was much

  13. Bard Site-Rite Prevue

    dah doh replied to FlyingScot's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    We use sono-sites. Not sure about brand or model though. Our PICC nurses use a big one. Our Intensivists and residents use a different one that is more portable to help with central lines. Our charge...

  14. Overwhelmed to say the least...

    dah doh replied to J&B-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Some anxiety is normal for a new grad to feel and it will eventually subside as you experience more things including codes. Have you talked to your preceptor about your feelings? Part of precepting is...

  15. NEEDLES!

    dah doh replied to sabrinaplus2's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't know about an official chart, but we only stock a few sizes in our unit so this is practical use in the adult population. 25 gauge 5/8" - for sub-q or intradermal injection. 23 gauge 1", 22...

  16. Transplant Coordinator?

    dah doh replied to umcRN's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Although I've never been one, I have a few friends who have worked for One Legacy in the past. I also have a few friends also work pre & post transplant for the transplant hospital. Transplant...

  17. What's the BEST nursing shoes?

    dah doh replied to BigCSN's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can't wear Dansko either; flat feet. Merrills are good and crocs are what I wear now. I used to wear Ryka but they stopped making the style I liked. Also can't wear most nikes; reeboks don't work...

  18. I AM TERRIFIED

    dah doh replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    @cjr2619: private student loans are usually easier to get, but the terms of the loan are not as good as government loans. It is easy to get caught up in the borrowing cycle to put yourself through...

  19. Having a celebrity as a patient

    dah doh replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    A few famous people, but I usually don't know who they are...oops! Some are pleasant and kind and grateful for the care; others are not! Some have an entourage and others do not! Sometimes it's a...

  20. Is there really a "nursing shortage"

    dah doh replied to laylasmom's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    There is a shortage of qualified experienced nurses. There is a glut of new grads. Nursing schools are pumping out new grads faster than experienced nurses are retiring or leaving nursing now. Some...

  21. Interview and future plans?

    dah doh replied to kcdunlap's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's a tricky question. Too much education too soon = you won't stay. No future plans = not motivated. You should be honest, but

  22. I AM TERRIFIED

    dah doh replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    Sorry, it was a long time ago, but I think I talked with the school's financial aid office. Good

  23. I AM TERRIFIED

    dah doh replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    If you live independently from your parents and they do not support you, regardless of your age, you should able to appeal fafsa denial of finsncial aid. You should look into the process. Aid was...

  24. I AM TERRIFIED

    dah doh replied to Kdrenee's topic in General Students

    Congratulations on getting into school! Try to economize during school by buying used books, uniforms, and supplies. Work more on your breaks. If you must get loans, try to get by on just the...

  25. Interview Thank you Card

    dah doh replied to justchill's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    @justchill: too long! Keep it short...just a few sentences...look at ChrisRN24's example...succinct and to the point! A personal side note is good or thanking the interview panel by name is nice