millkay

millkay

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  1. Visitation and staying the night

    millkay replied to optimisticSRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Sometimes it's just a matter of consistently enforcing the rules you do have, with backing from administration. This is on-going in several places I've been. The problem is usually inconsistency of...

  2. Non-Invasive CO monitoring

    millkay replied to gwenith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow- in a word. What technology can't come up with. I have used a Bio-Z impedence cardiography for non-invasive hemodynamic monitoring so it's no suprise that they can derive so many parameters...

  3. Bullies In The Work Place !

    millkay replied to buildingmyfaith57's topic in General Nursing

    I've encountered a couple of different kinds of bullies in the workplace. I can take the threatening kind. There's a legal recourse against them. I had a clinical coordinator (unit manager) that...

  4. Working for Via Christi?

    millkay replied to millkay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your input Sherbear. I've been wondering about the for-profit

  5. Common Drips Used in CCU

    millkay replied to DangJ's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Controversial as it may be, my CCU uses gallons of Natrecor in lieu of Primacor. Supposed to be easier on the heart? Who knows. Doesn't seem to work as

  6. Best hospitals in OKC area to work for?

    millkay replied to marilynmom's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    I worked for Integris for a short time, I ended up not having that great of an experience. I went to work at Everette tower in the STICU. That place is really a class act. Now they've moved to a...

  7. Working for Via Christi?

    millkay replied to millkay's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for your detailed reply. That's the kind of stuff only some one from the town might know. Touring each facility this week. Thanks

  8. TWU letters

    millkay replied to millkay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can't wait to be where you're at jenniek! Good luck as you finish up another semester.

  9. swan lines

    millkay replied to melinated's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just my 2 cents worth, but I was taught to always detach the balloon and let all the air out, then replace it to keep it from inadvernently being wedged from turning, etc. It is a scarey thing to...

  10. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    millkay replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    I started out in ICU as a new grad and had a great experience. The hospital must offer critical care classes and preceptorship in order for you to learn most of the things you need to learn by the...

  11. Starting Salary for RN in Enid?

    millkay replied to missninaRN's topic in Oklahoma Nursing

    It's more realistic to expect $16-$18/hr, depending on nursing (LPN, CNA) experience. Of course night, weekend, and other differentials can make it more. Pay is generally not as good as Tulsa, but...

  12. Recently Transferred in IMCU, ready to transfer back OUT!!!

    millkay replied to AtlantaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear Atlanta, I'm really sorry to hear how bad things are in that unit. The real bad thing is that there are patient lives at stake. I worked 3 1/2 years for the exact same kind of manager or should...

  13. POLL: Do you still use trendelenburg?

    millkay replied to bluesky's topic in MICU, SICU

    The reasons I have heard for not using trendelenberg is that it stops the patient's compensatory mechanisms. Specifically, as also taught in nursing school, there are baro receptors in the carotid...

  14. Travel Job in Wichita

    millkay posted a topic in Agency Nurses

    I am wanting to do a travel assignment in Wichita, KS, but my current agency told me they do not do Wichita, and that there is only 1 or 2 agencies that are contracted with any Wichita hospitals....

  15. Stethoscopes

    millkay replied to intothemoon's topic in MICU, SICU

    I hear there are some really nice expensive stethoscopes available out there, a co-worker of mine has one with a doppler attachment. i wanted to replace my master cardiology, because of too much...

  16. CCRN advice Need

    millkay replied to tammyg652's topic in MICU, SICU

    I bought Laura Gasparis VonFrolio's Video tapes, watched each of them at least 10 times. they were funny and full of information. also I bought her review questions. They were great resources,...

  17. Do you have Nurse Aides in your ICU?

    millkay replied to Zee_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Who doesn't love a pro-active aid! I worked in an 11-bed unit that got a new supervisor who thought out cardiac monitor techs didn't have enough duties, they were required to be cross-trained as an...

  18. Greetings from Mississippi

    millkay replied to KC531's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Welcome. There is much to be learned just by reading posts from this website. There are many of us wishing and/or trying to get into CRNA school. This seems to be one of the best hangouts for any...

  19. Supplemental Classes for CRNA

    millkay replied to Regent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is really school specific. I know that ASU wants you to take a graduate level statistics course prior to starting and will accept a transferred Graduate level Research Methodology and Theory of...

  20. Ark State Univ.

    millkay replied to rayman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also interviewed at ASU in November. I have CCRN and have worked in CVICU, a trauma unit, and on a neuro unit. I studied critical care issues, hemodynamics, and meds prior to the interview, but...

  21. TCU/Wesleyan Interviews

    millkay replied to TX ICU RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed with TWU in November. With numbers like that, I hope they don't completely forget who I am. They gave me positive feed-back after the interview, I just hope they don't think that my...

  22. Some thoughts on age, personality, and interviews

    millkay replied to ICUDOUCME?'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied to four schools and got interviews at three of them. Two interviews were absolute nightmares. In hind-sight, I dressed well, studied critical care issues and hemodynamics hard the weeks...

  23. advice for new grad starting in ICU

    millkay replied to HHW2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    You are very fortunate that you facility that does 16-week internships. As a travel nurse, I've been to many facilities where the new grad nurses have little orientation, no classes to help build...

  24. Native American nursing volunteer opportunities?

    millkay replied to clara76's topic in General Nursing

    Feel free to correct me if I am wrong, but the clinic at Rosebud is likely IHS or tribally operated, and is more looking for permanent hire nurses. The paperwork and background check is a long...

  25. Is there still a chance?

    millkay replied to millkay's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I wrote a letter to the school to let them know what I've been doing since my interview, with work and studying. Just so they can remember that I exist. Having so many applicants to weed through, I...