KellyRN86 BSN, RN

KellyRN86 has 15 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Medical ICU.

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1. Using Med Surg nurses in the ICU covid unit

   KellyRN86 posted a topic in COVID

   Hi, I work in a MICU and as of Wednesday we will be the official ICU for covid patients. There are several other lower acuity floors for covid but if they need to be intubated, etc they will come to us. Any of our normal "clean" MICU patients will ov...

2. Masks at the nurse's station

   KellyRN86 replied to lisa333's topic in MICU

   Right now all of the hospital staff where I work has to wear a mask at all times. There are only two entrances open to the hospital now, staffed by 1-2 people whose only job is to direct you to use hand sanitizer then hand you a surgical mask to wear...

3. Dealing with emergencies

   KellyRN86 replied to Ren1357's topic in Critical

   I definitely think that you can acquire this ability by immersing yourself in a more acute environment! Coming from med surg myself, I also was able to remain calm in emergent situations but would think back to what I should have done or could have d...

4. Transfering RN Jobs

   KellyRN86 replied to tp1159's topic in Critical

   Hi! Regarding the pay increase, anyone I've known who transferred within the same facility did not get a pay raise if it was still a bedside nursing position, even if the pts are higher acuity. It is more based on years of experience, merit, etc. In ...

5. Interview advice for an experienced oncology nurse seeking to transfer

   KellyRN86 replied to nurse__joy's topic in MICU

   Congratulations, that is awesome to hear!! Good luck!!

6. Interview advice for an experienced oncology nurse seeking to transfer

   KellyRN86 replied to nurse__joy's topic in MICU

   Hi! I was in a similar situation, worked on a medical/oncology floor for 9 years, have my chemo and OCN certs but wanted to switch to ICU. I got hired and actually just finished my orientation this weekend so I'm still brand new to ICU. My terview fo...

7. Absolutely terrified

   KellyRN86 replied to CoffeeKeepsMeSane's topic in New Nurse

   Don't give up! I'm assuming you have a preceptor with you? They should be going in the room with you when you do patient care, until you feel comfortable and they are confident that you can do some things on your own. Don't be afraid to ask questions...

8. Starting new position in ICU

   KellyRN86 replied to Bubbly26's topic in Critical

   Yes, it's normal! I just started in ICU and I am scared to death! Lol. (Just finished day 3 of orientation) Besides the fact that ICU is pretty daunting, you're starting a new job with new ppl and have to learn a whole new routine. I've spent the las...

9. Transferring to MSICU

   KellyRN86 replied to loudwheels's topic in MICU

   Hi! So I've been med surg for 9 years (mainly medical pts) and switched the MICU at a different, much larger hospital...this week! Today will be my 3rd day. It's a bit overwhelming and I need to get used to the pace and the Q1hr things. I have wonder...

10. what should i have done.

    KellyRN86 replied to heyimnew911's topic in General Nursing

    This pt sounds inappropriate for med surg. Especially with a CIWA score of 23. Reason being, that high of a score triggers more frequent assessments and is very difficult to manage on med surg. What was his code status? I come from med surg and we ha...

11. Patients & Pet Peeves

    KellyRN86 replied to SisterofMary's topic in General Nursing

    -When pts walk around barefoot. -One time I was giving chemo and the chemo disposal bucket was tucked away under the counter and I came back in the room and the visitors had a toddler that was playing with the bucket!! -pts that ask for "dilontin" o...

12. Looking to change from Med Surg to ICU...any advice?

    KellyRN86 posted a topic in Career Support

    I've been working on the same med surg/oncology floor for almost 10 years, since graduating from nursing school. We are going to be moving in a couple of months and I need to start looking for jobs. ICU is something I've always wanted to do, and I fe...

13. awful pt assignment or the norm?

    KellyRN86 replied to maybug's topic in Med-Surg

    Wow! I am sorry, this sounds awful. I have been a nurse 5 1/2 years...have always worked on the same med/surg floor (it's mainly just medical actually). When I first started out, on orientation, my preceptor wanted me to eventually take up to 8 pts b...