ckh23

ckh23 BSN, RN

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  1. Use of Restraints on Intubated patients - ER and ICU

    ckh23 replied to MassED's topic in Emergency

    Lets not be so dramatic. This is obviously a teaching moment here and not a reason to bash the OP. This does not make the OP a bad nurse and I'm sure you would be singing a different tune if your...

  2. Why did you chose TICU over other ICU's?

    ckh23 replied to Wolf at the Door's topic in Critical Care

    I started off in the ER and loved it. I than moved into a MICU which was ok, but I found that the Surgical/Trauma ICU to be the closest combination of ICU and

  3. respiratory therapists becoming CRNAs????

    ckh23 replied to mommy2BCD's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    They are not the same and this thread is over 5 years

  4. Graduate in August 2012 - Moving to Philadelphia PA or NJ

    ckh23 replied to kmuneca's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    It can be a tough job market in this area for new grads. With a lot of Magnet hospitals in the city it may be hard to secure a job without a BSN. However, a lot of the big teaching hospitals do offer...

  5. New in ICU... I'm scared I'll lose my license

    ckh23 replied to Nyla Maddox's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It is a normal feeling. There is so much to learn and you are not going to do it all on orientation. Start identifying who the strong nurses are and the the ones that are willing to help and teach....

  6. HR lied to Unemployment!!

    ckh23 replied to jodyangel's topic in General Nursing

    This is not just "expected behavior" for nursing, it's for all companies because they have to pay for the

  7. Chlorhexidine Baths

    ckh23 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey everyone. Our facility just implemented chlorhexidine baths in all the ICU's after a trial on one unit. I have read the research and it seems to indicate a decrease in VRE, MRSA, CRBSI, etc. I'm...

  8. Blood Stream Infections (BSI) in your unit

    ckh23 replied to traumasurgRN's topic in Critical Care

    A new thing my unit has implemented the use of curos

  9. BRN denied my application for NCLEX

    ckh23 replied to duko1993's topic in Licensure: Criminal History

    Try the appeals proccess and exhaust all options. You have put a lot into the program to get to where you to not at least try the appeal. I think getting probationary staus is better than being denied...

  10. Why is it the highest paid among us...

    ckh23 replied to notjustanurse's topic in General Nursing

    Perhaps they just left it somewhere. I put mine down all the time or leave it outside of an iso room. I know some docs leave it in their coat pocket and then go to do a procedure and leave their coat...

  11. Is it possible to do this with a child?

    ckh23 replied to dcw132003's topic in Government, Military

    I think your biggest hurdle is going to be her father. If he isn't on board he can make it very difficult for you to leave and take your

  12. How do you remember to check on patients q 15min or 2hrs, etc?

    ckh23 replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    mental

  13. Joining the Army Reserve Nurse Corps... Help me w/ pros and cons

    ckh23 replied to GetBehindtheBarn's topic in Government, Military

    I spent some time in the Marine Corps Reserve and I just sent in my application a couple of weeks ago. I'm trying to get into the Army STRAP program, but you still need to be commissioned into the...

  14. When should I start thinking about Nurse Corps?

    ckh23 replied to Mintyfreshness23's topic in Government, Military

    Semper Fi Marine! Last time I checked, keep in mind this was seveal years ago and things have probably changed, you could join with an associates as long as you were going to have a BSN within one...

  15. CRNA program...

    ckh23 replied to blng_blng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on the program. Some will accept a B.S. in other areas and some programs require a

  16. ICU in community hospital VS. Stepdown in academic hospital?

    ckh23 replied to SEWRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not a CRNA yet, but will be starting school in a couple months. I started off in a small community ICU where I transferred in from the ER. After gaining some experience there, I moved on to a...

  17. I want to know about titers and heptatits B shots

    ckh23 replied to Kadambari's topic in General Nursing

    Your titers are done by a simple blood

  18. When calling in are you asked "what's wrong with you"

    ckh23 replied to squatmunkie_RN's topic in General Nursing

    The one hospital I work at just wanted to know if you had flu symptoms. Another hospital seemed like the grand inquisition to which I politely told them I'm sick and not coming in and that there was...

  19. Why does my preceptor have to find someone to precept me when she is scheduled off?

    ckh23 replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in General Nursing

    I have never heard of the preceptor having to find coverage while they were away. It sounds like you need more clarification from the assistant nurse manager, or even the nurse manager if need

  20. med through NG; too thick to drain but flushes well.

    ckh23 replied to unsaint77's topic in General Nursing

    Or there is a bunch if crud that is collecting by the opening thus reducing the

  21. Iv site labeling, instant removal for no date

    ckh23 replied to jrbl77's topic in General Nursing

    Just wait, it will only be a matter of time before some managment type comes by and sees no date on a central line dressing and decides to yank

  22. HELP -> re-activating my RN license.

    ckh23 replied to RN Bulldawg's topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Here is the link to the application. Good luck, it appears to be quite the PITA, but I wouldn't expect anything less from NJ.

  23. What is your take on morphine and pancreatitis?

    ckh23 replied to an2on's topic in General Nursing

    That's a shame. I wouldn't label someone a drug seeker if they ask for an anti-emetic with their dilaudid. Nausea can be a common side effect of

  24. burnout in ER

    ckh23 replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    I do not miss that about the ER. It's actually one of the reason's why I like the ICU. While you do get your occasional BS admission, 99% the patient has a ligitamate illness or

  25. Looking for a few good nurses to join my team

    ckh23 replied to lorriek496's topic in General Nursing

    What's the