RNforLongTime

RNforLongTime

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  1. Need a good ICU book

    RNforLongTime replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I got a new handbook called Quick Reference To Critical Care by Nancy H. Diepenbrock, Second Edition. Written by a real bedside nurse. Excellent! I highly recommend

  2. For anyone who wears Dansko Professional shoes

    RNforLongTime replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, your heel is NOT supposed to stay firmly in the heel cup like a regular pair of shoes. I normally wear a size 10 in regular shoes but wear a 41 or size 11 in Danskos. Your school should be fine...

  3. Need a good ICU book

    RNforLongTime replied to erinnRN's topic in General Nursing

    Mark's site is excellent. I would recommend as a reference book that you can carry to work with you Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care by Kathy White.It's available at http://www.kathywhite.com ....

  4. Need a good ICU book

    RNforLongTime replied to erinnRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Mark's site is excellent. I would recommend as a reference book that you can carry to work with you Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care by Kathy White.It's available at http://www.kathywhite.com ....

  5. Working while Pregnant??

    RNforLongTime replied to burger914's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 30 weeks. I work ICU. I plan on working up until I deliver. I don't have to take patients in isolation precautions and haven't since I found out I was expecting. There's no written rule that...

  6. Nursing made Incredibly Easy

    RNforLongTime replied to oramar's topic in General Nursing

    The Incredibly Easy Series is great. I too have a subscription to the magazine. I also bought the book Critical Care Nursing Made Incredibly Easy as well and it's a great

  7. Clogs <dansko?>

    RNforLongTime replied to joyflnoyz's topic in General Nursing

    I bought a pair of Dansko's in Sept 2002 after recommendations from colleagues who RAVED about them! Spent $115. I HATE THEM! They're ok for me to wear outside of work. But my feet would hurt bad...

  8. Ccrn

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

    I would suggest getting a copy of Pass CCRN. Good luck to you!

  9. ICU visiting hours

    RNforLongTime replied to NeuroICURN's topic in General Nursing

    See, I disagree with the open visitaion policy in ICU. ICU pt's are there for a reason. They are CRITICALLY ill. They need rest to heal. Especially Neuro pt's. Some families just hover over the...

  10. Speaking of pregnant nurses...

    RNforLongTime replied to stella123 rn's topic in General Nursing

    I'm 28 weeks along and have refused to care for pt's in MRSA, VRE or other precautions. While there are no rules that say I cannot care for those pt's, when I asked my OB, he said "why would you want...

  11. CCU/ICU New Grad

    RNforLongTime replied to kat983's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    As far as references go......I like Kathy White's Fast Facts for Adult Critical Care. It's available at http://www.kathywhite.com You can purchase either the book form or PDA form. There are...

  12. interview for ccu unit

    RNforLongTime replied to rn-jane's topic in MICU, SICU

    I say go for it! I too was intimidated by ICU nursing. I've been doing it for almost 2 years now and I wouldn't go back to the floors if you PAID me 50 bucks/hr! Good

  13. Critical Care books

    RNforLongTime replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I recommend Thelan's Critical Care Nursing text! IT's pricey at $75 but well worth

  14. just hired in ICU

    RNforLongTime replied to Yellow Rose RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use new grads in my ICU all the time. I've found that the ones that have worked in the unit as Aides do better than the ones that didn't. In fact we have two new GN's starting in January as well....

  15. IV Capatibilities

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

    Ditto what Mark said! Personally, I hate giving dopamine peripherally! In my unit, it's almost always given thru a central line of some sort. This pt sounds ideal for a triple lumen catheter to me...

  16. 7-on 7-off scheduling

    RNforLongTime replied to Tiki_Torch's topic in General Nursing

    I am working my thrid night in a row...one eight hour shift and two twelves. I am dragging!!! Course the pregancy thing probably has something to do with

  17. Telemetry Protocol

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

    That policy sounds pretty stupid too me and one that's sure to tick off the doctors! What was the impetus behind the

  18. Shoes again....Birkenstock vs. Dansko

    RNforLongTime replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Nursing

    Well, if you love your Birkies then stick with what works for

  19. Shoes again....Birkenstock vs. Dansko

    RNforLongTime replied to hoppermom3's topic in General Nursing

    If you like the Danskos, buy

  20. Ventriculostomy/ICP question

    RNforLongTime posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    In our 30 bed combined Trauma/Neuro/Surgical/Cardiovascular/Cardiac ICU, we are having a bit of a dilemma as to where to level the transducer on our ICP drainage set. We use the Codman system. I was...

  21. Artificial Fingernails

    RNforLongTime replied to Stillanurse's topic in General Nursing

    We aren't allowed to wear artificial nails in my facility. New policy went into effect beginning of this

  22. AACN NTI Conference: Incredible!

    RNforLongTime replied to Gardengal's topic in MICU, SICU

    Three nurses from my unit went to NTI. I went to the Critical Care Update in Las Vegas last month. I was disappointed. Not many vendors. Seminars a little too basic. I enjoyed Vegas,

  23. Chest Tubes and Clamping

    RNforLongTime replied to nightingale's topic in General Nursing

    Ditto to the above

  24. Let's talk about acrylic nails ...

    RNforLongTime replied to SC RN's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Acrylic nails should not be worn by anyone who has direct contact with patients according to the new CDC guidlines which came out last

  25. How long does report take?

    RNforLongTime replied to RNnites's topic in General Nursing

    Report in my ICU takes between 15 min to 30 min depending on whether or not the nurse who is relieving me had the pt the day before. If the nurse had the pt yesterday, then I don't need to give a...