We do crrts on the Msicu/Micu unit where I work. The hd comes and sets up, but we manage it, troubleshoot, rinse back and pull down th circuit when it clots, then we call the HD nurse to put up a new...
Honestly, they won't be giving you patients, unless they are med surg or tele pts that are no longer needing ICU care but no beds available. I would just encourage you to feel the unit out, establish...
I can understand why you would be conflicted. I don't see a problem with becoming friends with these people if you will no longer be caring for the pt. however, I wouldn't accept the pt in the future...
Most memorable in nursing school (asked by male student) 'where is the prostate located in women?' As an ICU charge (after coding the same ICU pt multiple times) I was asked by the pts nurse...
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@ MunoRN+1 I recently had a pts wife bring their small child in during day shift. Apparently, the day nurse walked in to the kids arm going straight into the sharps container. The next day, she tried...