RNforLongTime

RNforLongTime

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  1. CCRN's Need advice!!

    RNforLongTime replied to momthenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I primarily used Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's CCRN Review book and video's to study for CCRN. I also saw her LIVE at a review course! She's awesome! I also bought Dennison's Pass CCRN! book but only...

  2. Need info on what you LOVED about your pinning ceremony

    RNforLongTime replied to Lemur's topic in General Nursing

    We got to pick the person to pin us. I chose my parents. And I got to pin my classmate since her son didn't bother to show up. She was very sad about

  3. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    RNforLongTime replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Me

  4. Who's going to NTI 2009 in New Orleans: 5/16-5/21 ??

    RNforLongTime replied to icunurse36's topic in Critical Care

    If YOU want to go to the sessions, then go. You're supposed to be there to learn, not party. That said, I went to a Nursing conference back in 2003 in Las Vegas,,Critical Care Update. was NOT...

  5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    RNforLongTime replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GOOD FOR

  6. What do you like about CVICU/CCU?

    RNforLongTime replied to jspacegirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ditto! I worked in a combined CVICU/CCU/SICU/Trauma-Neuro ICU for over three years......I miss my trauma patients for sure but I am really starting to excel with the cardiac

  7. Favorite session at NTI

    RNforLongTime replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    I really enjoyed the Mastering the 12 ld EKG Sunday pre-conference I attended! The nurses presenting also published a book that I purchased at the NTI bookstore online! Karen Misiner and Cynthia...

  8. Welcome AACN members + NTI attendees

    RNforLongTime replied to nti guest's topic in Critical Care

    This was my FIRST NTI and certainly won't be my last. I went alone....which was good because then I could do whatever I wanted. The Sessions I attended were very good! I primarily focused on...

  9. Photos from NTI Chicago 2008 and allnurses.com booth

    RNforLongTime replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    This was my first NTI also! It was nice to meet Brian, Karen and Jan.....I SAVED my pill bottles Still haven't opened them yet! My son, who is 4, enjoyed the mints. I LOVE those kinds of pens you...

  10. I really enjoyed Second City and Bill Cosby

    RNforLongTime replied to Brian's topic in Critical Care

    The third word was ego-maniacal! FLEXI-SEAL!! I enjoyed Second City WAY more than Bill Cosby! Although he was good

  11. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    RNforLongTime replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    I THINK THAT MY FELLOW NURSES WOULD RALLY AROUND ME TO STOP PEOPLE LIKE YOURSELF FROM CALLING YOURSELVES NURSES WHEN CLEARLY YOU ARE NOT ONE! LIKE ANOTHER POSTER HAD SAID, IT IS CLEARLY ILLEGAL BY...

  12. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    RNforLongTime replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    What it tells me when a Dr's office has a lot of MA's is that the Dr is TOO CHEAP to pay for a nurse!!! So, school for a CMA is TWO YEARS??? Gee, if you're gonna invest two years of your time, why not...

  13. I know a CNA who's name badge says nurse!

    RNforLongTime replied to RNFROMTHEHILL's topic in General Nursing

    Doesn't HR have a copy of every RN/LPN's licenses on file? I know in my state (PA) my employer has the main copy of my nursing license. I've never been asked by JCHAO to see my license. The human...

  14. The long term effects of being fired

    RNforLongTime replied to Poochee's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired from a nursing position over two years ago. I'm STILL suffering! Even though since being fired, I went on to PASS the CCRN exam and have an excellent reviews at my current place of...

  15. For us "big" girl nurses.....

    RNforLongTime replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in General Nursing

    Oh gosh no! I HAVE to be comfortable at work and wearing a girdle for me is NOT

  16. Whic is better MICU or SICU?

    RNforLongTime replied to michaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I prefer SICU over MICU because the patients turn over quicker in a SICU from my experience....pts in MICU are usually suffering from Chronic illnesses. Now, I work in more of a micu setting and...

  17. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    RNforLongTime replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck and don't forget to wear red! I saw Laura Gasparis-Vonfrolio in person back in 2005 in Pittsburgh PA and that was one of her tips, to wear red (or yellow) on the day of the exam because the...

  18. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    RNforLongTime replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good luck and don't forget to wear red! I saw Laura Gasparis-Vonfrolio in person back in 2005 in Pittsburgh PA and that was one of her tips, to wear red (or yellow) on the day of the exam because the...

  19. Pass CCRN review

    RNforLongTime replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took CCRN back in 2006. I pretty much only used Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's tapes and book. And I also saw her CCRN review in person. SO much better in person! I did buy Pass CCRN, mainly for the...

  20. How To Determine ET Tube Placement

    RNforLongTime replied to Kwest70's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    DITTO!!! Chest X-Ray is the Gold standard for ETT placement

  21. mouth care for vent patient

    RNforLongTime replied to fatoma's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same here! mouth care on Vent patients should be done every two hours to help prevent

  22. Reusing IV tubing - An infection control issue?

    RNforLongTime replied to navalnurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was taught that Propofol tuning should be changed every TWELVE hours due to the high lipid content which is a breeding gorund for

  23. The same question everybody keeps asking...

    RNforLongTime replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I take offense with your remarks that med-surg nurses could run circles around an ICU nurse. I did FIVE yrs of Med-Surg before going into ICU. I don't think that I am superior BUT I DO think that...

  24. CCN Review

    RNforLongTime replied to 11:11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same here. I even went to see Laura Gasparis-Vonfrolio in person! She's wonderful!! I got her book of questions for CCRN exam as well as the Pass CCRN but only for the DVD! Good

  25. The same question everybody keeps asking...

    RNforLongTime replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm old school and feel that you should do a year of Med-Surg before going to ICU. I had FIVE years of Med-Surg skills under my belt before I EVEN applied for an ICU position. Why? Because you need...