AKav8trix

AKav8trix

Trauma/Neurosurg ICU, MSICU, ED, Rural

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  1. Transfers from ICU

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    I am a new grad working in a small ICU. I've had a chance to transfer a few patients out to the med/surg floor now, and I'm curious how detailed (or not) a report med/surg nurses would prefer to have...

  2. what job can i get before i grad lpn school?

    AKav8trix replied to cowgirl88's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    One of the best things I ever did was take my years of general office experience and get a job as a unit secretary (aka: ward clerk, unit coordinator, etc) on a hospital floor. My administrative...

  3. CNA or not?

    AKav8trix replied to 2bnurseguy_2005's topic in Nursing Career

    As an RN in an intensive care unit I not only manage the details of my patients' care but also am responsible for the total care (baths, bed changes, turning, cleaning up BM, etc.) of my 1-2 patients...

  4. working in neuro

    AKav8trix replied to Laura77598's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Very cool story. :) I'm so glad the surgery worked for you and Allen sounds like a pretty awesome guy to spend the rest of your life with. Your senior practicum (preceptorship, internship, whatever...

  5. RN to Paramedic Bridge Course

    AKav8trix replied to ironjohn929's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hehe, yep I've been told that by many people...nurses and medics alike. I'm a new grad RN that was actually planning to go to paramedic school a few years ago, and at the last minute I decided overall...

  6. "new" grad looking for job

    AKav8trix replied to lmz's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know the frustration. It was tough to get a job as a new grad in my area, so many positions had the 1-2 years experience requirement. I would go ahead and apply for any that you are remotely...

  7. curious on pay and cost of living in oregon

    AKav8trix replied to melkel619's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I don't know how much surgical techs make here but in the portland metro area, rent seems to range from 500-1000+ per month depending on how big the apartment is (and what part of town it's

  8. Nurses! Whats the Best Department to Work IN?

    AKav8trix replied to Sirena922's topic in Nursing Career

    I think it also depends very much on the hospital you work in. During my clinicals in several different hospitals and also working as a CNA/US I found there were departments that had staff and...

  9. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Nursing Career

    It's not official yet, but it looks like I'll be starting out my nursing career in a small community hospital's 8-bed ICU. It sounds like I will get a thorough orientation and the staff has many years...

  10. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    AKav8trix replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the feedback everyone. :) I just accepted the job at the small ICU and start the last week of July. Although, I really do love the trauma/neuro ICU, this probably will be a better place...

  11. When is too soon for a future grad to apply for a job?

    AKav8trix replied to Purdue_Nurse's topic in Nursing Career

    I just finally got my first job offer last week, almost a month after graduating, because I didn't start early and was too picky in where I applied. I thought 2 months before graduation was enough to...

  12. Length of orientation

    AKav8trix replied to Grace_RN2005's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The ICU internship I will likely accept (trying to decide over the weekend) will give me at least 4 months but can be extended if I feel I need more time. Wow, I had no idea that some places have a...

  13. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    AKav8trix replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    The ICU is actually my first choice. Yesterday I got the official job offer for the ICU internship, so now I really have to figure out if that is where I want to be for the next two years. I would get...

  14. Would 2 years in small ICU provide enough experience to get into Trauma/Neuro ICU?

    AKav8trix replied to AKav8trix's topic in Nursing Career

    Yes, they do a lot of routine surgeries and it sounds like occasionally a sicker abd or thoracic surgery patient will wind up in their ICU for a few days. It seems to be more of a medical ICU in that...

  15. question for you all

    AKav8trix replied to i-heartnursing's topic in Oregon Nursing

    It seems out here in Oregon when you've got your RN and have graduated from an accredited school, it doesn't matter what school it is. Expensive or prominant doesn't necessarily mean a better program....

  16. Prehospital IV's

    AKav8trix replied to DB 1959's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hehe, yep, I'll have to admit its true that we do tend to go for the AC's with the big caths. There's no official policy that I know of but it certainly does typify field starts. :chuckle Now that...

  17. Prehospital IV's

    AKav8trix replied to DB 1959's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Most of the facilities in my area pull field starts after 24 hours with the belief that they aren't sterile. It's unfortunate though, because all the field IV's I've ever started or witnessed started...

  18. EMT's and how to deal with them

    AKav8trix replied to aprilleverett's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    As someone who has been in EMS for a while (and also almost done with nursing school), I wholeheartedly agree with what you wrote. I too, want to say that the patient described in the OP certainly...

  19. NCLEX - the test we love to hate

    AKav8trix replied to RNAnna's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you for the great tips and encouragement. I take the NCLEX on the 23rd and although I'm fairly confident at the moment, I know as I get closer to the date I'll fall to pieces. Had to LOL at...

  20. New grad can't find a job in Portland

    AKav8trix replied to twarlik's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Todd, Just curious if you've landed a job yet? Have you been able to get interviews for ICU jobs/internships or just Med/surg or Tele? I'm trying to figure out if I should still keep trying for ICU or...

  21. Happy settings for nursing

    AKav8trix replied to cate1198's topic in Nursing Career

    I've been really blessed to work in a hospital where a majority of the nurses and MD's are great to work with. They are caring, supportive, and just genuinely nice. However, there are a few floors in...

  22. 8 hour evening shifts?

    AKav8trix replied to HisTreasure's topic in General Nursing

    Amen! For me the few benefits of day shift just aren't worth the stress and lack of pay differential. Besides, my brain doesn't function that early in the morning. I love evenings! However, there is...

  23. What would you do if diabetic pt. has 14 blood sugar.

    AKav8trix replied to Sue7573's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Sounds like you're off to a good start. :) Yes, when ever you have a number that is way out of whack look at how the patient is presenting first. I have seen a few patients out in the field with...

  24. The aide is also the unit secretary! How???

    AKav8trix replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, on day shift I couldn't imagine having to fill the dual role. I have NEVER worked a day shift (and I've worked many) where I would have time to do both the pt care and desk stuff. That would be...

  25. The aide is also the unit secretary! How???

    AKav8trix replied to Tony35NYC's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, that is the case where I work. I've worked as a US/CNA for a few years now at a medium-sized hospital. During day and evening shifts I'm assigned as a CNA or US for the shift depending on the...