sockov

sockov ADN, ASN, BSN, CNA, LVN

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  1. staffing on nights

    sockov replied to donmomofnine's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    And they wonder why there is a nursing shortage! I don't think I will ever work LTC again with the poor staffing! I think those residents deserve more nurses and CNA's to not only meet their physical...

  2. comas?

    sockov replied to ShawnetteRN05's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow. sorry to hear about your husband. How is he doing now? Hope he will be ok. There are differen't grades of coma's, and differen't systems to measure it. Usually the Glascow Coma Scale, GCS, is...

  3. comfortable shoes

    sockov replied to Spider Cat's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    BEST nursing shoes I have ever worn are Quarks. They have different types, but their clog is most comfy and fits great. I am on my feet usually for 13 hours/shift with little sit down time, in my busy...

  4. Sedation protocol

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hi anybody have a sedation protocol they are using? can you send me a copy of it? please let me know.

  5. Defecation Eventuates

    sockov replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Nursing Humor

    :chuckle

  6. ICU nursing in USA ?

    sockov replied to Paul Mauer's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would like to have contact with american (IC)nurses to talk about the differences between nursing in our countries. hi the hospital I work at has a program where nurses from the different ICU's go...

  7. Sedation protocol

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    hi can you scan and attach a copy of your order sheet? I would like to see it for ideas. [email protected]

  8. Online Education

    sockov posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi I am currently in the RN-BSN program thru Excelsior College and NOT looking forward to the clinicals. With other online schools, do some offer a different type clinical? Is the school timed...

  9. Bkat

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Anyone know where I can get a copy of the BKAT test with answers? It will be good review and reference.

  10. Do you draw blood from a PICC line?

    sockov replied to xmaxiex's topic in General Nursing

    I work in the ICU, and if a patient has a picc, it usually is the result of having poor access! I draw blood from picc lines, but you must use a 10cc syringe, not a vaccum type device. Then flush it...

  11. This is sick

    sockov replied to tmiller027's topic in General Nursing

    No that doesn't happen. But in the ICU, there is heavy dosing with sedation and narcotics. But not to intentionally kill the patient. That is so

  12. ICU Interneship

    sockov replied to NeuroNP's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello. Good luck on your nursing career. Word of advice. Work on a med/surg floor for a year first, then consider ICU. You need to get your basic nursing skills, time management, assessment skills,...

  13. I made a huge mistake.. I made up vitals and got caught..

    sockov replied to Talk2much555's topic in General Nursing

    BOOOOOO BOOOOOOOO you suck! You are only worried for yourself. You don't care about the people that put their trust in you as part of the team to get them well, you just care about yourself. How many...

  14. Bad Habits Nurses Develop

    sockov replied to Debbie_LPN's topic in General Nursing

    [ I KNOW THAT IT IS GOING TO BE FAR WORSE WHEN THERE IS A FULL MOON!!! I always try to request off on full moon nights. I work straight nights in a busy SICU, and nothing is worse than a bad night...

  15. How long after failing an EC exam do you have to wait to retake?

    sockov replied to LadyMadonna's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Call the school back and tell them about the catalog print. Better to hear it from them, than anyone that might think they

  16. Angry at the Lazy Respiratory Therapists

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good idea. Get a job description. thanks for the tip. I just don't understand why my management won't insist they do their "actual jobs!" and stop being lazy,

  17. Transplant Nursing

    sockov replied to acutecarenp's topic in General Nursing

    I work in Liver, Kidney, Pancrease, and rarely small bowel transplantation. I work in the SICU. I think a seperate forum for transplant nurses is a great idea! I hope one gets

  18. Advice for ICU nurse to get into school nursing.

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in School

    Where are these school nurse orientation conference? what is it all about? THANKS

  19. Advice for ICU nurse to get into school nursing.

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in School

    Thank you all for the input. Hope more floods

  20. How does University of Phoenix work??

    sockov posted a topic in School, College Programs

    HI how does the UoP work? Can you take your time with classes? Or is each class a certain number of weeks to complete? What is the cost like and is it comparable to Excelsior College? Also, what are...

  21. How does University of Phoenix work??

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in School, College Programs

    Thank you everyone. WOW. 5 weeks per class! That seems fast and that it would totally stress me out. Wonder why EC does clinicals and UoP does not. (in that "clinical" type

  22. Ethics

    sockov posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hi I am studying Ethics now through Excelsior. I am in the RN-BSN program. Anyone taken this test and can give some advise? Also, anyone studying for it and want to form a study group? thanks....

  23. Ethics

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Thanks for the big tip. Will make sure to take your

  24. Malignant Hyperthermia

    sockov posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Just wondering on how many know what and how to treat MH? I know it very well and have treated 3 pts. with it. I was shocked when an anesthesiologist resident didn't know what I was talking about...

  25. Malignant Hyperthermia

    sockov replied to sockov's topic in MICU, SICU

    Visit http://www.mhaus.org This is the MH homepage. They have educational materials for families and staff. I am a member. Dantrolene is the only med. treatment now. It takes a long time to...