RNforLongTime

RNforLongTime

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  1. Banner Hospitals to go to Uniforms

    RNforLongTime replied to WoosahRN's topic in General Nursing

    Gee if we had to start wearing caps again.......I'd have to go out and buy one! I didn't get one from my undergrad

  2. Professional Attire for Nurses

    RNforLongTime posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone, I would just like everyone's opinion on what you think professional attire should be for nurses and what are the requirements at the facility in which you work. Do you think...

  3. Baths on night shift?

    RNforLongTime posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I work night shift, M-F in a 6 bed ICU/CCU. Been straight nights since November. Worked at this place since last Feb. We have a new nurse who's been an RN for awhile and worked nights for 16 yrs....

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

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

    Good luck to all you studying for CCRN! I HIGHLY recommend Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's material. I even went to see her live and she is more awesome in person!!! When I took my exam in March 2006, I...

  5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    RNforLongTime replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Good luck to all you studying for CCRN! I HIGHLY recommend Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio's material. I even went to see her live and she is more awesome in person!!! When I took my exam in March 2006, I...

  6. Baths on night shift?

    RNforLongTime replied to RNforLongTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    See, in the ICU where I work......the acuity is generally low. We have a lot of alert and oriented patients who like to SLEEP at night. Circadian Rhythms anyone? Last night I had a vent pt. PT did...

  7. AACN membership?

    RNforLongTime replied to SouthernLPN2RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Membership in AACN is the cheapest specialty organization out there. Check the membership dues for the emergency nurses.....it's a LOT more money than $78! I am really gonna enjoy the free CEU's...

  8. unsafe staffing

    RNforLongTime replied to aainme's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's not a safe situation. I face similar staffing issues where work. We have a 6 bed ICU and never more than 2 nurses.......a lot of times they'll pull an LPN from the floor (no critical care...

  9. LVN to RN or Straight to RN?

    RNforLongTime replied to np224's topic in General Nursing

    I would go straight for your RN degree. I've got nothing against LVN/LPN's but imho, you'll have more options available to you as an RN. Good

  10. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    RNforLongTime replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

    I've been told several different reasons why my facility doesn't like propofol. Because it can cause hypotension (duh?) and can cause the triglyceride level in the pt to skyrocket--again duh? Me...

  11. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

    RNforLongTime replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been told several different reasons why my facility doesn't like propofol. Because it can cause hypotension (duh?) and can cause the triglyceride level in the pt to skyrocket--again duh? Me...

  12. Baths on night shift?

    RNforLongTime replied to RNforLongTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    Day shift almost always has an aide in my unit! The aides are also unit secretaries/ward clerks. The one gal (on days) doesn't like to do baths and huffs and puffs about it if you ask her to help....

  13. Baths on night shift?

    RNforLongTime replied to RNforLongTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    That's exactly how I feel. This new nurse seems to think that it's perfectly acceptable to bathe someone after they've had am labs draws--which in our unit is around 4:30am---since they're awake....

  14. What do you never leave home without?

    RNforLongTime replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just got a Palm TX loaded with Epocrates (free), Kathy White's Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care. I also recommend Nancy Diepenbrock's Quick Reference to Critical Care! A good stethoscope! Love my...

  15. Visiting Hour Guidelines?

    RNforLongTime posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ICU has no visiting hour policy. We recently made up a draft using ideas from the other two hospitals in our area and our unit needs. The medical director approved what we came up with. We then...

  16. Visitation On Micu

    RNforLongTime replied to wkeith's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our ICU visiting hours is a free for all. I started a thread about

  17. Re: Potential Employers and your not wanting them to contact previous employers

    RNforLongTime replied to Jo Dirt's topic in General Nursing

    I was fired from a nursing job last year. The first interview I went on, I was up front with the nurse manager about WHY I was fired, etc. After an almost 2 hr interview, she offered me a job...

  18. Rehire after termination?

    RNforLongTime replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I hope you have luck in getting rehired by this place. It's been my experience that once you've been fired from a place that they won't rehire you no matter what. Good

  19. Reader's Digest article on nursing

    RNforLongTime replied to TigerGalLE's topic in General Nursing

    I read the article and didn't like how night shift was being bashed. I work straight night shift and have for most of my 10 yr career. I am an experienced critical care CCRN certified RN. Sounds to...

  20. Looking for professional advice.

    RNforLongTime replied to fiestygirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you are looking to join a professional association, I recommend the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). With membership you get subscriptions to two magazines, Critical Care Nurse...

  21. RRTs Placing Art Lines

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

    I think that as a rule RRT's can place a-lines, they did in Ohio when I worked there. Where I work now, in PA, they do not but then as a whole Dr's don't use a-lines. Geez, I have had pt's on a...

  22. Hello Mr. VIP! I'm your servant nurse for the night!

    RNforLongTime replied to SICU Queen's topic in General Nursing

    Some patients/families wouldn't be happy if Jesus Christ was their nurse for a shift, they'd STILL find something to complain about. And if the VIP is so important then that person should only have...

  23. CCRN--how bad is it? (again)

    RNforLongTime replied to dianacs's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took the exam a year ago and passed. I had a LOT of hemodynamics questions on my exam. Good

  24. Contacted Oprah Show About Nursing Issues

    RNforLongTime replied to jollyjenny's topic in General Nursing

    I've learned in this profession that sometimes you just can't please some patients and families. If Jesus Christ himself were their nurse for a shift, I think some would STILL find things to complain...

  25. TPN with insulin

    RNforLongTime replied to gtmoore's topic in General Nursing

    I've never had to have two nurses double-check TPN. And I have worked in four different hospitals in my 10 yr