criticalHP

criticalHP MSN, RN

ICU,CCU, MICU, SICU, CVICU, CTSICU,ER

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  1. American Sentinel Univeristy info please???

    criticalHP replied to L&D-RN's topic in Online Distance Learning

    DETC is required by all online universities. Amer Sent only has this accred. currently. Consider this when choosing your

  2. RN to MSN Walden Univ.

    criticalHP replied to tickle's topic in School, College Programs

    I should also say I am considering Walden this fall for education. But in the mean time I found American Sentinal University that is making an attractive offer for any military affiliation-it is worth...

  3. RN to MSN Walden Univ.

    criticalHP replied to tickle's topic in School, College Programs

    I posed this question on the APN forum under clinical nurse specialists. The posters there reassured me that in today's field it does not make a difference. The designation was made years ago but...

  4. online nutrition class??

    criticalHP replied to BrAiNLeSs's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I took mine at University of North Dakota- all online. 3 CH course. online rates are the same as in-state rates for tuition, and the course transfers to all major universities. Good

  5. MS in Nursing vs MSN does this matter?

    criticalHP replied to criticalHP's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thank you very much! I now know which direction to

  6. MS in Nursing vs MSN does this matter?

    criticalHP replied to criticalHP's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    Thanks for your quick reply. The University to which I'm applying made it a point to note their degree is not an MSN but rather a MS in Nursing program degree. This made me stop and think. Thanks...

  7. Smart Cardiac Nurses

    criticalHP replied to kleona's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    UGIB will cause an increased BUN without an increase creatinine d/t the digestion and absorbtion of blood in the GI tract; Renal failure will show high BUN and Creat, high lytes. Hypovolemia high...

  8. Cardio-respiratory arrest w/respiratory acidosis

    criticalHP replied to poohbear1968's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Not sure where this fits into your question, but giving bicarb I would say no, you don't want to alter ventilations as in arrest the guidelines are prescriptive so probably I would say increase FiO2....

  9. help needed for calculating drip rates

    criticalHP replied to anfe's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you so much for saying this --what a huge safety issue. We use different concentrations based on fluid status often so I make it part of my routine assessment to double check my concentrations...

  10. Vap

    criticalHP replied to WSH-RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We are using Sage oral care products but have considered going to chlorhex. Some of the staff are resistant because of staining of the teeth can be a problem with chlorhexadine. Have any of you...

  11. ER- HELP: Dumbest reason people go to ER

    criticalHP replied to DachRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    0230 (after the bar closes of course) Pt comes in with complaint the she's allergic to her

  12. SBAR Reporting in Critical Care

    criticalHP replied to loriann's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    My hospital has implememted SBAR for a while now. All staff are expected to use it, including physicians. IT began with MD complaints of inadequately prepared nurses calling doc without all the needed...

  13. Mouth Care Ventilator Pt: ET vs Trach

    criticalHP replied to gtmoore's topic in MICU, SICU

    If the patient is on a ventilator oral care should be done according to AACN recommendations to prevent VAP. IT should make no difference as to the route of ventialtion (ETT Trach Nasal). I encourage...

  14. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    criticalHP replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use propofol for our vented patients, although I have to say I don't always see additional infusions of analgesics concurrently ( less than 50%)unless the patient was trauma, surgical, or hx of...

  15. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    criticalHP replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    We use propofol for our vented patients, although I have to say I don't always see additional infusions of analgesics concurrently ( less than 50%)unless the patient was trauma, surgical, or hx of...

  16. Which pressor to use???

    criticalHP replied to cardiacRN2006's topic in MICU, SICU

    In the future it woundn't hurt to set up a CVP. In this pt it could have gone on the triple lumen. Use a stopcock gang for multiple infusions, and set up a stopcock on the CVP sideport for...

  17. ICU Nurses with OCD!!!

    criticalHP replied to nursern20's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been an ICU nurse for a while now and have precepted experienced ICU and new grads as well. Let me first say I feel its very unfortunate your co-workers, and especially your preceptor, belittle...

  18. Give now orders for a patient that is "circling the drain"

    criticalHP replied to emrrn915's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with the above respondant. It depends on how critical the situation. For 'now' orders for non-critical drugs such as solucortef I would expect up to one hour. But for vasoactive drugs such as...