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  1. Intubation - confused about orders

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    This wasn't emergent... Patient's ABG was almost normal... Patient was holding Spo2 at 95% on non-rebreather... Patient's RR was normal. So you usually give them etomidate first, not roc? I don't...

  2. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Critical Care

    I interviewed today with a MICU and SICU manager at a teaching facility. It seemed to go pretty good, but the style of the interview was much different than I expected. I was asked a few basic...

  3. What do you tell yourself to get you through a shift?

    RNexplorer replied to j0yegan's topic in Health, Stress Management

    To the OP, I totally understand how you're feeling right now. It can be very stressful to have to juggle so many competing demands. I get it! So, this is what I tell myself: You're only ONE person,...

  4. Can you solve this mcg to mg conversion?

    RNexplorer replied to Emergent's topic in Patient Medications

    I think it makes the most sense to write the order in the same units as the medication is dispensed in. This will lead to the least amount of error. If read correctly, .025 mg is 25 mcg and .050 mg...

  5. feeling guilty about blood draw

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Critical Care

    I know that a good ICU nurse needs to think quickly on her feet. Sometimes, especially if I've gone 10 or more hours without a break, I have caught myself making decisions that were not the best......

  6. feeling guilty about blood draw

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Ah, thanks Sallyrnrrt. Really appreciate your kindness and understanding of the newbie ICU nurse

  7. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks for everyone's kind words and support. I ended up getting an offer and am so excited to finally start working in the nursing field I want to be in! It's great to be in a teaching facility as...

  8. How not to appear frustrated or overwhelmed

    RNexplorer replied to VAC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    This may or may not be helpful to you, but I think it's important to pay attention to my breathing. If my breathing is not good, it is harder to stay calm in the situation. I try to take a deep...

  9. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Dah Doh, Thanks for your explanation and I do apologize for misreading you the first time. I have been a member here for many years and recently changed my name, but the system may still regard me as...

  10. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Yes, thanks for correcting me. I'm sorry for taking this the wrong way! I think I'm just on edge after the

  11. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Okay, I'm so sorry My bad... I think I'm just really wound up about the whole thing and took that completely

  12. Short ICU Interview - good or bad?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Wow, do you look for ways to crush people? Does it make you feel better about yourself? Seriously, thanks for the slap! I am not a new grad by the way, don't make so many

  13. feeling guilty about blood draw

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks again for all these helpful comments. I really appreciate the advice as I am finding myself doing a lot of blood draws from central lines and this is new for

  14. Neck Radiation Burns

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Oncology

    I've never seen this before. Copious amounts of purulent drainage everywhere... in the neck folds... macerating the skin... How do you dress/treat? Any tips for helping the patient cope? I'm having...

  15. best way for a nurse to manage cuts on her fingers?

    RNexplorer posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is going to sound stupid.. but I have a really bad cut on the edge of my right index finger. How do I promote asepsis with patients and avoid contaminating my wound? I've been putting...

  16. feeling guilty about blood draw

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you so much for your response bb007rn! I know this must sound really stupid to more experienced nurses out there, so I appreciate it. I will definitely learn from this and keep striving for...

  17. PICC line contraindications

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    I second this! Thanks for the helpful explanation!

  18. New ICU position, little orientation?

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Critical Care

    I just got a PRN position in an ICU (smaller hospital, approximately 250 beds or so). I am thrilled because critical care nursing is where I want to be! However, I am very concerned about the lack...

  19. New ICU position, little orientation?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    How much orientation does an RN generally need when working in a LTAC ICU? After doing some more research, I realize this facility is LTAC... Advice needed!! I just want to do what's best for my...

  20. New ICU position, little orientation?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    I've done ACLS 3 times and I can interpret ECGs. I've had some experience with ventilators and trachs. I know my vasopressor drugs, sedatives and paralytics... I'm comfortable with insulin drips....

  21. New ICU position, little orientation?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical Care

    I do have one buddy shift... Who knows? Maybe it's not a real ICU? If I don't feel comfortable in the environment, I'll definitely speak up. I don't want to put patient's lives at risk, that's for...

  22. I work on a busy med/surg unit.....really???

    RNexplorer replied to Up2nogood RN's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I know this is an old conversation, but why do you care so much about something so trivial? It sounds to me like you got an honest response. What more do you

  23. feeling guilty about discharge

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    Hi, I've been working on this medsurg floor for about two weeks, and it's been awhile since I've had surgery patients. I'm also a relatively new RN (13 months). I'm feeling very guilty, and I need...

  24. Resignation with only 2 weeks notice?

    RNexplorer posted a topic in Canada

    I'm a fairly new grad with one year of RN experience. I currently hold a full time temporary position in Alberta. I have worked really hard to find a new job as I want to advance my career. My...

  25. Resignation with only 2 weeks notice?

    RNexplorer replied to RNexplorer's topic in Canada

    I would also concur that with one year's experience, I am not a new grad... Hiring managers, however, seem to prefer applicants with years and years of experience... Even if one year is better than...