seanpdent ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN, NP

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    Nurses Smoking

    seanpdent replied to JENNLEE's topic in General Nursing

    I know and love a great deal of people who smoke, so I'll try not to be too biased. I agree, the fact that a nurse smokes is neither here nor there. I don't think smoking can be considered a measuring...
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    I need a professional advice

    seanpdent replied to BGmedsestra's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would agree with the previous posts... but I also would add that not all ICU environments are like the one you are in. Best of
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    What exactly is a...........PCT?

    seanpdent replied to Triple A's's topic in New York Nursing

    yeah.... I've worked in multiple states. Each state differs, but a PCT is a CNA with extra training. Everything from ACLS, PALS, blood draws, performing 12-lead EKG's, and finger-stick blood glucose...
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    Starting Nursing At 40...am I Too Late???

    seanpdent replied to SunnyBeach_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    More power to you!!! I started my second career as a nurse at the age of 32. And I love
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    Anatomy is pretty darn hard.

    seanpdent replied to ThePretender's topic in General Nursing

    I agree 110%. Anatomy is the basis for all that you do and/or see as a nurse. How can one expect to properly take care of a pt if you cannot identify and or locate anatomy properly. It IS the toughest...
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    Drips

    seanpdent replied to Nursekat64's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When you say 'low-port' I'm assuming you mean Y-porting two seperate IV setups into one IV port? 1.Heparin boluses I've done both ways.. I've used the actual IV bag and just secondary'd the bolus (I...
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    Neuro ICU Worksheet, Report Sheet, or Assignment Sheet

    seanpdent replied to stephlucasrn2008's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I have a report sheet I have shared from other posts. If you send me your email, I can email you a copy of mine. I work on a surgical/trauma ICU, but it can be used for ANY ICU setting.
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    Question for Any of You That Have Switched Careers to Nursing?

    seanpdent replied to PhilaGuy's topic in Men in Nursing

    It was the best decision I ever made. I wish I would have been doing this from the start of my career. I can't believe 4 yrs ago... it was just an idea.. or a dream of mine. I've now been an RN for...
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    Blind Stick

    seanpdent replied to Nursebarebari's topic in General Nursing

    IMHO.. a 'blind' stick is simply not being able to actually see the vein, but 'feel' the vein. I can happen a lot with edematous pt's and dark-skinned pt's. (although it does happen with dehydrated...
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    Do you pay for parking at work?

    seanpdent replied to SarahRNBSN's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in both the small community setting and the large teaching hospital setting. I have found the smaller the hospital... the more likely you are not to pay for parking. The large hospital I...
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    Cavhd

    seanpdent replied to poohbear1968's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would agree with the above post... their are many CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) options out there. Everything from CVVHDF, CVVHD, SCUF.. etc. CAVHD it something I think they used to...
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    CPR question

    seanpdent replied to poohbear1968's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Heh heh Poohbear.... I don't think that feeling will every change... Congrats on your impending
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    Post CCRN work experiences

    seanpdent replied to jedimasterr's topic in MICU, SICU

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    Would you marry a female MD?

    seanpdent replied to cgun101's topic in Men in Nursing

    mmmm.. yeah. Mine would be a TAD
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    Please Help, I Need Your Advise!

    seanpdent replied to bnehls's topic in Men in Nursing

    There are always options out there. You could look into an online program? You might not get into a 'nursing' program perse' but you could start by taking some of the prereq classes now. I would...
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    CCN Review

    seanpdent replied to 11:11's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used the Gasparis DVD's. They were my lifeline! In my opinion those DVD's helped me more than anything else. I purchased the CCRN exam question book (the green one), as well as the 'Pass CCRN' book,...
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    LPN acronym

    seanpdent replied to michael79's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Wow, I'm sorry that ANY acronyms even exist. That has to be very disheartening. A nurse is a nurse... is a
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    To Get The Job In Sicu

    seanpdent replied to Milenamilena's topic in MICU, SICU

    these days a lot of ICU's have to hire new grads due to the staffing shortage, so having ANY experience as a nurse and not a GN is usually a good thing. But of course their are exceptions. Best of...
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    A new Job

    seanpdent posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I have a general question for anyone and everyone that can help. What would you suggest, or what have you done in the past when searching for a job that out of state? So, if you were moving out of...
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    A new Job

    seanpdent posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a general question for anyone and everyone that can help. What would you suggest, or what have you done in the past when searching for a job that out of state? So, if you were moving out of...
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    A new Job

    seanpdent posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I have a general question for anyone and everyone that can help. What would you suggest, or what have you done in the past when searching for a job that out of state? So, if you were moving out of...
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    A new Job

    seanpdent posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I have a general question for anyone and everyone that can help. What would you suggest, or what have you done in the past when searching for a job that out of state? So, if you were moving out of...
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    just to let you know..

    seanpdent replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Now, maybe I have a lil' bit of a biased opinion with my diploma-program RN and Bachelor's in another field.... But.. you would think with the state of nursing practice today, and the extreme shortage...
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    just to let you know..

    seanpdent replied to glamgalRN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Where exactly is this going on?? This is news to
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    drawing a mix venous blood sample

    seanpdent replied to blee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't have any references, but just the mere fact you are drawing a 'mixed' venous blood, I believe the slower you draw it up, the better, or more accurate the sample because you are allowing 'more'...