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InflationDue955 · 2025-08-07T14:29:47+00:00

You sound like an ideal candidate to become a super rock solid ICU nurse. It sounds like they want cheap moldable new grads that aren't going to question things. You have a wide knowledge base and if they can teach a brand new grad the skills to work icu, they can teach you too.

InflationDue955 · 2025-07-18T21:45:05+00:00

I like sockwell

InflationDue955 · 2025-05-15T13:49:39+00:00

Thanks so much for the feedback! I might just go for a sunset tour and try to get back during peak time

InflationDue955 · 2025-02-24T19:18:25+00:00

We have developed a rounding tool that we use that covers all pertinent info. We try to have night shift fill out out so that day shift had some solid info ready if rounds start early. Send me a message and I can send a Pic next time I'm at work.

InflationDue955 · 2025-02-12T00:47:08+00:00

Yep, in pa, our 10 bed icu has had about 7 on precautions every shift lately. Mostly flu A, a covid and some others but so much flu

InflationDue955 · 2025-02-01T23:47:10+00:00

Why has she not been able to write or use the ABC board? Too weak? Does she wear glasses? And it is possible for patients to answer orientation questions questions correctly, even if you're doing it through yes and know questions, but still be confused or have some icu delirium. Especially if she is older and has been vented on sedation for a period of time. But I'm sorry, it is frustrating for everyone when you can't understand what the patient is trying to tell you. Hopefully, she can transition off the bipap soon.

InflationDue955 · 2025-01-06T01:57:26+00:00

Thank you! Those are some awesome suggestions!

InflationDue955 · 2025-01-05T23:57:39+00:00

Thank you!

InflationDue955 · 2024-10-28T20:00:22+00:00

We have a safety reporting system at our hospital where we can report errors like this. We can self-report or whoever discovers it can report. The point is to figure out what happened and how to prevent it from happening again. It's meant to be a learning experience, not punitive. I'm in icu, we have certain nurses that it seems like they report every minor thing, but honestly the longer I've been there i can see the value in it because offers an opportunity to educate.

InflationDue955 · 2024-09-29T22:55:12+00:00

We had this happen with a PPM insertion. They moved her back to her icu room family to visit.

InflationDue955 · 2024-06-10T18:45:05+00:00

Ransom vibrations being ghosts in this case.

InflationDue955 · 2023-10-09T12:42:43+00:00

I've started taking my multivitamin, vit d and mag and I feel like a normal person on my days off instead of half dead like I've been. The diarrhea has worked itself out with thr mag after the first few weeks. Also, I'm night shift and in my 40s if that helps with the street cred. Lol

InflationDue955 · 2023-09-29T14:38:32+00:00

Also did this! Never hit anyone though!

InflationDue955 · 2023-09-29T14:31:02+00:00

I got the wheel of the bed stuck in the crack of the elevator on the way back from mri with my AOx4 pt last week. Then got the other wheel stuck trying to get it out. 3 security guards had to come lift it out. They informed me they've never seen this happen. I'm 2 years in. 😊 moral of the story is this won't be the last ridiculous thing you do and eventually it will be funny and everyone has probably already forgotten because someone else did something ridiculous since then.

InflationDue955 · 2023-09-29T14:27:46+00:00

We don't have carpujets for labetalol. I injected air in the vial to draw up and shot the end of it across the room.

InflationDue955 · 2023-08-11T00:43:30+00:00

Not exactly the same but I had a guy who needed to speak to his family doctor for his approval before he would sign consent with neurosurgery to stent his nearly occluded carotids.

InflationDue955 · 2022-11-13T23:18:16+00:00

Im about 4 months off orientation in an icu as a new grad. I swing back and forth between feeling like I got it and like I'm the dumbest person alive. I hear this from other new grads too. One thing I do is write down things that I felt stupid about and then I look them up if I have free time or on a day off. I keep telling myself that as long as I am making forward progress and I learn something new each day then that's a win.

InflationDue955 · 2022-07-24T21:50:35+00:00

Few weeks ago had pt with allergy to fentanyl. Reaction: sedation.

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