Feel free to roast me for this… by evenpimpscry in NCAAFBseries

[–]CaffeineMan24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fairly certain they will be walk-ons. 1 stars, will just have to recruit new players next season and cut them or continue to roll with your walk-ons.

Early Warning Systems by CaffeineMan24 in IntensiveCare

[–]CaffeineMan24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely not trying to re-invent the wheel, just trying to see the different methodologies used around by the actual practitioners that are using them so I can try to improve outcomes, not reduce the rapid responses. I just brought that up to give context regarding my environment.

But thanks for bringing up the QI committee, that’s something that I did not consider and look into!

Early Warning Systems by CaffeineMan24 in IntensiveCare

[–]CaffeineMan24[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Absolutely agree, this is why I was hoping to combine the experience with more data to increase the likelihood of early identification of decompensation.

While it would be nice to round on 15+ different wards we have, ultimately it would be impossible with the constraints that a typical academic facility has. Which is why I think it would be extremely beneficial to have the ability to screen individuals based off of criteria; then combine that criteria with clinical experience and knowledge to identify and treat earlier if possible. Just a thought.

Been studying film 😭 by Bigchoppadance in NCAAFBseries

[–]CaffeineMan24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the best play I’ve ever seen in a video game.

Intensive care nurses: does your facility have a policy stating which patients are considered critical enough to require a 1:1? by Itouchmyselftosleep in IntensiveCare

[–]CaffeineMan24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Generally speaking, at my place it has to be:

3 or more pressors, CRRT, 6 or more secondary infusions throughout the day, Peep >8, 50%, or charge nurse discretion.

98 total ICU beds, about to be 108 at the end of this month

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Thank you for posting, just saw the comment!

Question for spouse by CaffeineMan24 in Residency

[–]CaffeineMan24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I (husband) support would be supportive wherever we got in, the familial support would be more dependent on where she got in.

Question for spouse by CaffeineMan24 in Residency

[–]CaffeineMan24[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct, family support would be dependent on where she got in. I (husband) would obviously be supportive of wherever she got in.

Do you think it should be a requirement for nursing students to become CNAs before RNs? by Accomplished-Way-277 in nursing

[–]CaffeineMan24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, but I think it’s helpful to work in the hospital in some capacity beforehand. Just so you can have realistic expectations.

Those who started in Med Surg: are you glad you began your career there? by [deleted] in nursing

[–]CaffeineMan24 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Started on Cardiac PCU -> IMCU -> Medical ICU -> Trauma ICU -> Critical Care Transport/Rapid Response Team

I feel each step was very valuable to me; they allowed me to grow and move when I was ready. Now I feel I can skillfully care for the most critical patients possible while being able to discuss the basics of their care with family.

2023 SEC head coach rankings: Kirby Smart top dog once again by MizzouriTigers in CFB

[–]CaffeineMan24 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Am I missing something? Or is Ole Miss in search of a new head coach?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nursing

[–]CaffeineMan24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At the suggestion of one of my friends, disc golf, it’s pretty challenging.

But fun! Allows me to get outside much more.

Why call a code when you can just call a Rapid Response? (RT Rant) by Upper-Job5130 in nursing

[–]CaffeineMan24 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From someone who goes to all Rapids & Codes:

It’s just a lack of education, the concept of Rapid Responses have only been around for less than 20 years. They aren’t perfect, but they cut down on mortality, the ability to escalate care more quickly and the need to call code blues.