I'm going on the 14th. I've heard there's a written test and a panel interview w a mix of personal and clinical questions but that's all third-hand info so who
Smalltimore replied to Benj2610's topic in Critical Care
In our ICU all patients get a chg bath unless contraindicated. Bedside RNs change all central line dressings except for PICCs. Our vascular access RNs place and manage those
I wouldn't be ok with a few feet of IV tubing lying on the floor, although I don't know that it necessarily increases the risk of infection if there are a couple of feet between the patient and the...
Smalltimore replied to paperbag_panda's topic in Critical Care
I did my final practicum in a MICU so I don't have advice specific to cards, but I would highly recommend it if you're interested in starting out in critical care. You will get a chance to practice...
Smalltimore replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Critical Care
My two cents as a new grad who recently started in critical care: Go with the place that offers the best orientation/education and is the best cultural fit for you. I had to choose between two ICU...
Smalltimore replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU, SICU
Nursing student here, it seems like keeping critical patients in the ED for that long would be dangerous. Is this something that happens in cities with lots of hospitals, or only in more remote areas...