GrnHonu99

GrnHonu99 RN

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  1. Dealing with The Yellers

    GrnHonu99 replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    I work in neuro. 70% of our pts. are "being kidnapped against their will"....confusion is the only constant thing on my unit...Sedation, restraints, haldol...these are all common practices on my...

  2. Peripheral IV lab draws

    GrnHonu99 replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    weird.

  3. Peripheral IV lab draws

    GrnHonu99 replied to kimmie518's topic in General Nursing

    Work in the neuro ICU...we do it all the time. When you need labs, you need them..of course, id prefer to draw off a nice a line or a CL but unfort. not all pts have them. We generally use 18g PIV so...

  4. wanting to travel to NYC

    GrnHonu99 replied to jellie22's topic in Travel

    I cannot wait to take a travel assignment in NYC . I am thinkging about starting this fall when i have 2 yrs exp in the Neuro ICU. Anyone know of any good neuro units in NYC? Ive applied with AMN and...

  5. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

    GrnHonu99 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    You guys got CAKE??????????????? We got donoughts for our 100% in patient satisfaction! I really felt like i was at a sales meeting this morning when our DON says....you guys are so great, what are...

  6. Preceptorships

    GrnHonu99 replied to Calzonan RN's topic in Arizona Nursing

    i second that:) dont forget to give yourself time. dont get too down on yourself either..it takes time;) Congrats

  7. Patients Treat Nurses Like Garbage!

    GrnHonu99 replied to lisa41rn's topic in General Nursing

    wow im glad i found this thread, i was going to start one just like it. I had a pt. last evening who just burned me up. We were getting along wonderfuly until I got a new admit...needless to say I was...

  8. "Ask me if my hands are clean"

    GrnHonu99 replied to bethin's topic in General Nursing

    we have signs-they say: it is ok to ask your healthcare professional if they have washed their hands.. then there is this little blurb about handwashing. not as bad as stickers but the whole customer...

  9. Families from Hell

    GrnHonu99 replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    oh the families in my unit do all the time, stay over night that is...i have seen them writing down things on tablets too! I work in an ICU and I say its ridiculous..i make the effort but i grumble...

  10. Families from Hell

    GrnHonu99 replied to traumamomtx30's topic in General Nursing

    sadly, even us night shifters get our fair share of family drama. Dont get me wrong, sometimes its a blessing when you have a confused pt. but more often than not its a hassle. I will tolerate...

  11. ICP Transducers

    GrnHonu99 replied to Treb4K's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    we have the fluid chambered EVDs that transduce ICPs and they must be zeroed to the pt. as they work on gravity. Soo everytime the pt. moves or changed position we have to re zero the EVD..also...

  12. Need Advice

    GrnHonu99 replied to icunurse42066's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    neuro traumas-spinal cord injuries, lots of ccollars, MVAs, traumatic SAH...lots and lots of MVAs...so know a little ortho..im always lost with broken bones when i get a trauma pt....chest

  13. Highest PEEP you've seen?

    GrnHonu99 replied to poppy07's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    here in neuro land we generally dont go over PEEP of

  14. Need Experienced Advice, RN to RN

    GrnHonu99 replied to ruddybunch's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Are they taking off the propofol only once q24hrs? We do neuro checks q1-2h, that means taking off the sedation for the app. amount of time and checking

  15. A broke RN need some information on pay.

    GrnHonu99 replied to John123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    St joes in phx. we are part of chw. its about to be the busy season as well with all the snow birds

  16. Gre vs CCRN

    GrnHonu99 replied to Easterdragon's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I guess it depends on why you need the GRE? The CCRN test wont get you into grad school, but the GRE won't help you at work

  17. phoenix hospitals?

    GrnHonu99 replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Travel

    check out st joes lots of travelers there and most seem to like it quite a bit. our neuro icu and neuro units are brand new and cutting

  18. West Coast vs East Coast nursing

    GrnHonu99 replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    what type of ICU do you work in? Im looking for a decent Neuro ICU that needs

  19. West Coast vs East Coast nursing

    GrnHonu99 replied to tinderbox's topic in Travel

    Mine too!! I want my first travel assignment to be there as i have many friends there. what kind of timeline are you guys looking at? I awnt to start traveling in about 6

  20. A broke RN need some information on pay.

    GrnHonu99 replied to John123's topic in Arizona Nursing

    we did. we still have a ton of overtime. double time for on call and if you "flex" they pay you 35%diff but you are guarenteed the hours. Most Rns on my floor work atleast 4 a week, one shift being...

  21. traveler friendly hospitals?

    GrnHonu99 replied to AfghaniPrinzess's topic in Arizona Nursing

    St Joes in PHX is traveler friendly. We always have them and most are awesome:) I made a ton of new friends this

  22. Not brain-dead, but ripe for transplant

    GrnHonu99 replied to gwenith's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am a nurse. I am not an organ donor. I suppose I still have issues with death. I commend the work that the OPAs do but at times it does make me uncomfortable. By law we have to call the OPA anytime...

  23. Does your hospital give DC instructions to AMA patients

    GrnHonu99 replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    work in the ICU but yes, i have had some leave AMA. They leave with DC instructions and a nurse escort or PCT from our

  24. new grad in the icu???

    GrnHonu99 replied to 2beanurse's topic in General Nursing

    I was a new grad in the ICU. I have done well. It can be done. You develop great critical thiking

  25. doctor/nurse relationship

    GrnHonu99 replied to Shooting4RN's topic in General Nursing

    We talk quite a bit about this at work. I work in a high acuity, high stress area and our residents can be snippy at times. Some of the nurses get really upset..IMO we all get flack from...