Butterfly41

Butterfly41

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  1. Rapid Response

    Butterfly41 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you PFMB-RN for the information I appreciate it. I have already suggested a full time RRT position. Also reading some of the roles you take on in this position has given me ideas to make it more...

  2. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Butterfly41 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  3. Rapid Response

    Butterfly41 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We are free charge full staff that is on my wish list lol. Sometimes we charge 2 ICU units medical and cv/neuro units. I would love to be just RRT member I really enjoy the challenge of assessing and...

  4. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Butterfly41 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Ruby and ESME are correct and I know I choose to focus on the positive and not the negative but it doesn't mean that I don't deal with the negative I just choose to have thick skin and let it go. As...

  5. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    Butterfly41 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have been a nurse 11 yrs and in the medical field 21 yrs and I know that it may sound Pollyanna but even on my worst nights ( for example 7 codes in one shift and short staffed) I still love my job....

  6. New ICU Nurse: Wanting helpful tips

    Butterfly41 replied to RNbelth's topic in MICU, SICU

    Whenever possible volunteer to assist or ask to just watch anything that you have no experience with yet on your unit when the opportunity arises. Nurses and doctors alike are more likely to share...

  7. Rapid Response

    Butterfly41 replied to PMFB-RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    WOW I wish ours was this advanced and organized. Our RRT is the ICU charge nurse that's it. Soon they are placing bulletins in every patient room with an explanation of what the RRT is for and how...

  8. Talking to Doctors

    Butterfly41 replied to NurseYe's topic in Critical Care

    The advice I've read so far is great. Remember that you are a professional just as they are and therefor their equal. Know the required information or be where you can look it up quickly. One of our...