thevez

thevez

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  1. Master's degree

    thevez replied to scrubsrn24's topic in School

    I'm seriously considering it since I'm still fairly young and has been a nurse for more than a year. Some of the replies here are funny though. For those who pursue masters and are done with it....

  2. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

    thevez replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical Care

    don't let it get to you. Sometimes, these nurses have something bothering them. IT'S NOT YOU, IT'S

  3. Does anyone else hear the 'ICU chorus' post night duty?

    thevez replied to icushiftnurse's topic in Critical Care

    I am hunted by the asystole alarm

  4. Common meds

    thevez replied to mpe6889's topic in Critical Care

    Look up sedation drugs such as propofol, precedex, versed drip, etomidate, fentanyl drips neuromuscular blocking agents: nimbex, rocuronium Vasoactive drips that were already mentioned in addition,...

  5. Ventilator Questions

    thevez replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in Critical Care

    Ventilators, hard to grasp concept for me though I have been learning day by day about it. The most important concepts you have to remember are the modes, A/C pressure control vs. volume control,...

  6. 25000 mcg of fentanyl in 5 sec

    thevez replied to 8-ball's topic in Critical Care

    wow..25K mcgs Fentanyl in a few seconds?

  7. 1 month new ICU job. I want to run

    thevez replied to RNMeagz's topic in Critical Care

    Don't worry, I feel the same way sometimes. I would suggest to brush up on your skills sometimes. Also, try to find the policy that states the standards of care in the ICU. It will guide you on what...

  8. Preparing for ICU

    thevez replied to vzcookie's topic in Critical Care

    Learn the protocols Learn about vasoactive drips Order ICU book by Paul Marino. I love ICU. I am new as well but I just love all the thinking that happens about critically ill

  9. That one random nugget of information from nursing school that you've never forgotten..

    thevez replied to blah_blah_blah's topic in General Nursing

    I remember lots from nursing school. Gemfibrozil affects the liver. Take Iron with orange juice. Increase in Amylase in the blood can be a sign of pancreatitis. Pancreatitis hurts. Etc. Peak tall T...

  10. Would you wait for Dr orders?

    thevez replied to AcuteCare4Life's topic in General Nursing

    Put patient on nonrebreather, crank that oxygen up, call rapid response. That'll sure get their

  11. New grads in specialties without the basics

    thevez replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    Sometimes it depends on the person too. If you really want to become a critical care nurse, please work hard on it and actually put effort into becoming one and not just pulling things out of your...

  12. I'm a sexless nurse

    thevez replied to nursingaround1's topic in General Nursing

    People are so critical it's

  13. I got reported to HR

    thevez replied to katie92's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You could have worded your question differently. Don't be offended that people are calling you rude. Make this as a learning opportunity to be better next

  14. Working with difficult physicians

    thevez replied to ChunkyM0nkeyz's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You're doing what is right for the

  15. Help! I look young!

    thevez replied to hella_RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Rude. For OP, be yourself and show your professionalism through your work. To heck with everyone who thinks you look young. Looking young won't matter when you are saving lives. Keep doing a good...

  16. Don't talk bad about your patients

    thevez replied to BrendaH84's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Psychosocial aspect of a pt is very important for

  17. COPDer de-satting? What do you do?

    thevez replied to Krazziekid78's topic in General Nursing

    Hold therapy for a few days or do bedside therapy until pt is stable enough with the pt O2. Was the pt having crackles as per admission assessment? Is it new? Definitely treat hypoxia if pt is...

  18. New Grad Headed to the ICU!

    thevez replied to critcarequeen93's topic in Critical Care

    I'm so excited for you. í

  19. Time Management Tips for New Critical Care Nurses

    thevez replied to nursey246's topic in Critical Care

    On my orientation to become a CCFP nurse. Thank you for this

  20. Starting my new job!

    thevez replied to 8*P23J's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations í ½í¸ƒalways be positive. Take care of yourself. ASK QUESTIONS IF YOU DON'T KNOW. ASK FOR HELP. Do not be shy and be friendly to your co workers. Always put your patient's first...

  21. Stressed and Anxious New Grad

    thevez replied to NewMSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    Start a journal. Write all your anxieties down and what you did great in the shift. What you can do in better next shift. WriWrite yWrite your goals for next

  22. suspended for doing the right thing...

    thevez replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Some parents will protect their children. I do believe it's normal to initially over

  23. suspended for doing the right thing...

    thevez replied to farmernurse26's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I do believe you cross your line there. It was ok to make sure the child's not eating too much sweet but to separate the kid froffrom the class to eat ...there is something wrong there. I do salute...

  24. Scared!!!

    thevez replied to novicenurse1384's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you for

  25. Breaking the Ice with Patients

    thevez replied to Pumpkinn's topic in General Nursing

    Be upbeat but not loud and annoying. Read the patient's expression and how he/she responds and from there match their mood with yours. Example: you came in to a patient praying, you stop talking walk...