ICURN3020

ICURN3020

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  1. Taking ownership of pts

    ICURN3020 replied to newrnltc's topic in General Nursing

    I have found in my hospital that as soon as the ER or transferring floor (I'm in the ICU) receives either transfer orders or a bed assignment, they stop taking an interest in the pt and push...

  2. Ventilators and how they work

    ICURN3020 replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry for the run-together post! I know it's hard to read. I tried breaking it into paragraphs when writing, but when I post it shows up in one big block. Any suggestions on what I might be...

  3. Ventilators and how they work

    ICURN3020 replied to Joanie811's topic in General Nursing

    Not sure from your post exactly what your role is in the pts care, but here are a few suggestions....IMMEDIATELY check on any ventilator alarms and troubleshoot to find the cause. Don't just silence...

  4. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    ICURN3020 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Looking back, I wish I would have said to the CRNA, "Excuse me, but let me go get you a NEW catheter before you proceed" but it just happened so fast and I was kind of in shock, I

  5. Most shocking thing you've seen another nurse do?

    ICURN3020 replied to SuzieVN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I observed a CRNA who was attempting to place an arterial line in a patient drop the catheter ON THE FLOOR and then proceed to reach down, pick it up and AGAIN try to insert it into the patient!!!! I...