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  1. New grad in ICU...question about sedation and vents

    ICURNBSN replied to bella14k's topic in Critical Care

    Here is an excellent video showing you the patho of sepsis. You are on the right track and this explains the details. As for sedation of a vented patient, it can vary. Most of the time the patients...

  2. Prepare for ICU?

    ICURNBSN replied to guest798886's topic in Critical Care

    I'm a new hard and jumped right into the ICU. I think this is the best way. You just jump in and learn as you go. I've seen nurses who have experience now and started in the ICU and some who came from...

  3. Job roles of Nurse Assistants in the CVICU..

    ICURNBSN replied to JustForToday's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Were you working before? If you have not worked and gone to school at the same time, it will be an adjustment. A BIG adjustment, it is really hard balance family, school, home and work BUT it is...

  4. First time tested postive for THC & BON sent a potential threat

    ICURNBSN replied to RN8203's topic in Nurses Recovery

    In nursing school, we were required to go to a board of nursing meeting where they deal with these things. I found that in most situations the board was more understanding if the nurse showed that he...

  5. To Be (Monitored) or Not To Be (Monitored)

    ICURNBSN replied to dianah's topic in Cardiac

    Very true! In the hospital I used to work at, if you knew you were going to be in a patient's room a while, you could go to that patients monitor and pull up your other patient's monitor as a mini...

  6. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

    ICURNBSN posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am a new nurse in a CICU. I am off orientation next week and I feel I am doing well. My preceptor got my orientation shortened because of how well I am doing. However, I am still so nervous. My...

  7. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

    ICURNBSN replied to ICURNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the advice! Last night was my last shift on orientation! I can't wait but am scared to

  8. New grad in ICU last week of orientation!

    ICURNBSN replied to ICURNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you, I am good at asking questions. I think that's why I'm nervous to be on my own because I don't have my own personal experienced nurse to ask anything to. I am prepared to put in the effort...

  9. Is the RN--->BSN push a clever way to get older nurses out of the way

    ICURNBSN replied to Nola009's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Most other higher level professions require Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing has held out because of the "nursing shortage" and the need to create nurses in a shorter amount of time. BSN is the way...

  10. Disappointing RN salary in Phoenix

    ICURNBSN replied to vikichck's topic in Arizona Nursing

    I was a new grad in Indiana and started around $19/hour this year in the

  11. Are swan-ganz (PAC) still around in your area?

    ICURNBSN replied to ninis's topic in Critical Care

    I work in CCU and we get them quite often. Mostly for pt. waiting for heart

  12. Nursing Student Struggles

    ICURNBSN replied to IanTeig1982's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    The questions will get easier with time. For now, I suggest prioritizing. Start with ABCs and follow Maslows the rest of the way. Always think of it as if you could do only one thing and walk out of...

  13. concept map for bowel elimination

    ICURNBSN replied to NUNS2016's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I believe I have seen this as a nursing care plan at my facility. If your instructor says it's fine, then use it! I would suggest Altered Elimination r/t abdominal wound AEB need for bowel diversion...

  14. RN Shift Report Sheets - New Grad

    ICURNBSN replied to SICURN3's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thank you, thank you, thank you!! I found this and tweaked it a little to my unit. I have been using it this week and it really helps! It prompted me to ask some really good questions during report!...

  15. Just got the call...moving from Med-Surg to the CCU.

    ICURNBSN replied to CCNP-FL's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Gotcha, thanks

  16. Just got the call...moving from Med-Surg to the CCU.

    ICURNBSN replied to CCNP-FL's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    While I agree with much of this reply, the first line seems harsh. Experienced nurses get scared when your mouth is closed, ASK QUESTIONS! Yes, take in everything they have to say because they have so...

  17. Critcal care as new grad

    ICURNBSN replied to bryan_del's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, it is possible to get a job in the ICU as a new grad. When I graduated, I had job offers from 4 ICUs. I do not agree that you need med surg experience first. They are way different from...

  18. Assessment

    ICURNBSN replied to nursecouncil's topic in Critical Care

    Oh, also I do now an hourly list of "to do" on my report

  19. Assessment

    ICURNBSN replied to nursecouncil's topic in Critical Care

    I am a new nurse just started in CICU. But I worked as a tech in the ICU for a year and a half and had my final clinical of 200 hours in the ICU. I do my assessment literally head to toe. Start with...

  20. New grad RN into ICU

    ICURNBSN replied to jennymarie1218's topic in Critical Care

    I don't know how it works where you are located but at my hospital, they organize the ACLS certification and any others we need. Most likely if you are not in a Neuro area, you probably won't need the...

  21. The lowest O2 saturation I've ever seen

    ICURNBSN replied to SaraBart's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, I took care of a patient like this as a tech. All the nurses were so worried and amazed the doctor was sending her home with a sat. of

  22. Good shoes/ foot inserts

    ICURNBSN replied to blinky's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I absolutely love my Alegria shoes! They are so comfortable and have really good arch support. They run about $100-130 but you don't have to replace the shoe every time, you just buy a new insert...

  23. Just a Question

    ICURNBSN replied to mLPN79's topic in Canada

    Is the charge nurse a RN? Are there any other RNs on the floor? In my opinion, start with notifying the person directly above you. If they say it is no big deal, you can chart who you notified and...