AKav8trix

AKav8trix

Trauma/Neurosurg ICU, MSICU, ED, Rural

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  1. IV Pumps--have you used Baxter's Sigma Spectrum??

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Emergency

    Hi All, I'm looking into purchasing new IV pumps for our small, very rural clinic/urgent care/ED/Obs (4-bed Obs and ED combined). :) We're leaning towards the new Baxter Sigma pumps, as they look...

  2. Instrument sterilization in small clinic

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Infectious Disease

    I recently was given the task of ordering supplies for my clinic/urgent care/rural ED (but not a hospital) and I'm starting to do some research into current evidence based practices for steam...

  3. Need Survival tips for Night Shift!

    AKav8trix replied to RedDirtNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've been on night shift (12's) for a few years solid now. I love it! I've been blessed with being able to work my night shifts together with a good amount of time off in between. If I need to flip,...

  4. Are you doing this at work?

    AKav8trix replied to vivasmom's topic in Emergency

    giving nebs: yes drawing own labs: yes, and run them most of the time, too starting your own iv's: yes running own blood gasses: i would if we did them here (hopefully soon!) cleaning own rooms: yes...

  5. Anyone ever ask for more orientation?

    AKav8trix replied to beatrice1's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Asking for more orientation is perfectly fine, especially as a new grad! I wound up asking for 2 more weeks, because I soon realized after a few weeks on my own (and some scary patient situations...

  6. Dream job if you weren't an RN

    AKav8trix replied to EDnursetobe's topic in General Nursing

    Ooooo, professional world traveler, that would be a blast!! :) Hmmm, dream job...designing evening gowns or being a pilot for a flight-seeing tour company. I'd love to get paid to

  7. Do your Managers and Charge nurses work on the unit?

    AKav8trix replied to pilotnurse's topic in Emergency

    I've seen it both ways and IMO the best places I've worked have been where the NM stays active in bedside nursing, even if it's just one or two shifts a month. It seems to make a big difference in how...

  8. New or Experienced: Am I acute care qualified?

    AKav8trix replied to SMUgrad's topic in Nursing Career

    Some hospitals used to have (5-6 years ago) residency/internship programs that weren't restricted to just new grads. It's likely changed with the current economic climate, but perhaps there's still a...

  9. Are nurses really high in demand?

    AKav8trix replied to guevarrar's topic in General Nursing

    Oregon has something similar with OHSU and the nearby community colleges. IMO ADN is a great way to start because you typically get a really solid clinical background (unlike many BSN-only programs...

  10. How far would you drive to work?

    AKav8trix replied to loveishope's topic in General Nursing

    My shortest commute ever was 5 minutes. I used to drive 40-60 min one-way to one job depending on the traffic, passing several other hospitals, and it was totally worth it. I loved working at that...

  11. Providence Alaska and Alaska Regional

    AKav8trix replied to Candidnt's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I'd revive this thread since it's been a while and things may have changed. I never did make it Anchorage a few years ago, but now I will be going there for sure, and so I'm applying for ICU...

  12. Cell Phone Service in Anchorage and Surrounding Area

    AKav8trix replied to SpookyCat's topic in General Nursing

    Even though this thread was from last summer, I thought I'd chime in if someone else was wondering about this. I know several ppl with AT&T up here and even in remote areas they get decent...

  13. IV Fluid/IV Tubing

    AKav8trix replied to EDrunnerRN's topic in Emergency

    General US wholesale prices for primary gravity drip tubing can be around $3-6 each. Pump tubing sets vary widely, on average $7-12 ea. Secondary sets are around $1-2 ea.

  14. IV Pumps--have you used Baxter's Sigma Spectrum??

    AKav8trix replied to AKav8trix's topic in Emergency

    What problems are you running into with priming the tubing? I think I've used most of the different brands out there at one time or another for primary drip tubing and they all seem to prime about the...

  15. What do you say when calling out sick as a nurse?

    AKav8trix replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Nursing Career

    Wow, I guess I've been pretty lucky in the places I've worked so far as a nurse. I've never had any trouble if I called in sick (a rare occurrence). Most of the time I was required to call the charge...

  16. Instrument sterilization in small clinic

    AKav8trix replied to AKav8trix's topic in Infectious Disease

    Hi Deemalt, Have you found any new info since you last posted?? We're still searching, though I think we might be leaning towards the Cidex line of products, but we don't really have a good reason for...

  17. Adventist and Agnostics?

    AKav8trix replied to PiedPiperRN's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I have had a very positive experience working in 2 different SDA facilities. The environment was very caring and holistic care was really emphasized. Not everyone I worked with adhered to SDA beliefs...

  18. Providence Alaska and Alaska Regional

    AKav8trix replied to Candidnt's topic in General Nursing

    There's a good chance I'll be moving to Anchorage in the next year or so and am trying to figure out which hospital might be a better fit for me. My background is in Trauma/Neurosurg ICU in a Level 1...

  19. CCC A & P teachers - anyone had Watson or Kop?

    AKav8trix replied to tejon's topic in Oregon Nursing

    Bown is awesome!! Had her for my biology classes years ago. Came across this thread and just had to post something when I saw her name mentioned.

  20. EZ IO's...problems with leaking?

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

    Thanks for the replies. :) We haven't used another since then, but the ER I work in just started stocking them, so I'll probably have more opportunities in the future to get more experience with them....

  21. EZ IO's...problems with leaking?

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    My EMS agency recently started using the EZ IO drill, and not too long ago we got to use it for the first time on a real adult patient (Code 99). It was very easy to use and we had definite bone...

  22. How Marketable Are You as a Rural Nurse?

    AKav8trix replied to Camelhappy1's topic in Rural

    I can't say I really work in a truely rural hospital, it's more a community level on the outskirts of a metro area, but our ICU is often staffed with only 2-3 nurses and we get just about everything...

  23. Clackamas CC interviews this week

    AKav8trix replied to tofutti's topic in Oregon Nursing

    I wish you well with your CCC application. They have a great program and it's so worth it to jump through all the hoops you have to to get in. That way you get to go through school with a group of...

  24. HELP New Neuro-ICU nurse

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

    Hang in there...I'm a new grad in ICU as well, but with one year behind me (whew!). I can so relate to your frustrations. I actually had very supportive preceptors, BUT sometimes I think they would...

  25. Unrealistic goal to get job as new grad in ICU?

    AKav8trix posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Help! Am I being unrealistic trying to get into the ICU as a new grad? Ever since I started nursing school I have had a desire to work in critical care. Actually it was the encouraging words I heard...