In our facility, we frequently give Amiodarone peripherally. I have not seen an increase in phlebitis as compared to other running IV medications. Also, we do not have a special filter to use. Renee
We are actually in the process of using the Arctic Sun machine for intentional post-resuscitation hypothermia. This is what we are supposted to do. We have policy in place that defines criteria for usage (adult, v-fib witnessed arrest, 5-15 min eme...
I will be finished with my BSN in March. I am currently an RN with two years ICU experience. Should I begin the application process this year or should I wait until I am officially finished with my BSN? What are your thoughts? Renee
Can you use the same reference letters for all applications? I think it would be very difficult having a person fill our five letters of recommendation. Renee
I graduated from the program two years ago and it has served me well. There is the same BS paperwork and projects in all programs. I know several LPN's who did the bridge and were fine. Actually, you have the advantage of being a practicing nurse ...
Renee_RN replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing
I know there are nurse managers out there that do not agree with this post however I have to agree. As a staff nurse, I can name six shifts in the last two weeks where I have been forced to take more patients than our established safe ratios in the ...
In our facility, nurses are responsible for set up, maintaining, and trouble shooting. CRRT patients are 1:1 and there is someone on call to answer questions if we run into problems. Renee
I am having pre-application anxiety. I have an ADN, almost finished with my BSN. However, at the college I attended for my ADN program, I changed majors four times, dropped classes, and stopped and started school multiple times. It took me about 4...
My earlier transcripts are included in the 3.5 GPA from my ADN program...it was all the same university. I just am embarrassed about the fact I dropped a lot of classes and changed majors multiple times. I pulled it together in the end. Renee
Renee_RN replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Cardiac
A friend of the family died of a massive MI at 29 years old. He had no health problems except a strong family history. Due to weather conditions, he was transported critical care ground versus lifeflight where he coded in the ambulance. By the tim...
Wow! He is an extremely lucky person. I have never seen a troponin that high (I have heard of massive MI pts with these numbers). Is the extremely high troponin due to a massive, global ischemic event secondary to the acute blood loss (anemia, l...
Renee_RN replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Disabilities
Hey Mike, Can you explain a little more about dynamic platform and the impact it has made on your son? Also, can you elaborate on your experience with relocation? My son was diagnosed early (1 year 10 months old) and I have been working with him f...
I have worked in a Community ICU for approximately 1.5 years. We take care of medical, surgical, and coronary ICU patients. I am very comfortable with vasoactive medications, ventilators, A-lines, CVP monitoring,etc, and have limited exposure to sw...
Thank you for your advice. I have spoke to all schools and have been encourages to apply however I know that a community ICU would heart my chances. Also, the GRE scores meet the criteria to get in all schools. Actually the minimum for 4 out of 5 ...
The University of Phoenix has an online LPN to BSN program that looks pretty good. It looks like it would take about 2-3 yrs but you can do it from home. Renee
For specific dysrhythmias, we have a protocol (basic ACLS) For meds such as adenosine and corvert, the pt is on a bedside monitor and nurse at bedside (If it gets ugly, call a code or pt transfers to ICU) We always get pre/intra/post tele strips for ...
During the day, 4:1 Night Shift 6:1 Since we are small, the cardiologists round in the AM and do not come back unless......well they don't come back. We have a dysrhythmia protocol that covers the major dysrhythmias but it is not uncommon to take a ...
I worked in a small ICU with stepdown attached to it, we nurses float back and forth. We give adenosine without the doctor present all the time. the pastient has to be "hardwired" to a bedside monitor.
I am from northeast ohio, work in a community ICU getting ready to start a new job in cardiothoracic ICU in Cleveland and starting the RN to MSN program at Case this fall. :)
Is anyone attending or has attended CWRU CRNA program? What are the classroom hours vs. clinical hours? When do you suggest applying? What is the best ICU to work in to be the most competitive? Any details will be appreciated!