Just curious... Are any of you using Xigris in your septic patients? And if so, how effective do you think it is? And have you had to d/c it because of ...
timing is crucial for results with xigris...most appropriatly initiated within 1st 24 hours of sepsis which meets all criteria, not initiated when pt's are ...
I've seen Xigris prove effective for the most part in our ICU. As mentioned by another nurse in her reply, we try to start it as early as possible, before...
I am forwarding this question to an RN that has a vast amount of experiential knowledge of and with Xigris. Hope this helps!!!! Cynthia D. ... From: mags_rn71...
I'm a new RN grad and I've been offered a position in a Pediatric ICU. My question is whether you all think that this is appropriate? I have no experience,...
Hi, I've worked in pediatric ICU. The conventional wisdom is that it's best to get some general experience before tackling any critical care role. I've seen...
I am a new nurse, a new grad as of one year ago. If you want to be a GREAT nurse, then start with the basics. If not, then jump into PICU. Here's my ...
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Jan 9, 2004 8:14 pm
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Bill This was an excellent response. Too many times people jump into a unit not thinking of emotional repercussions. A good friend of mine has been in the...
I work in a PICU...and it is difficult..I am very glad that i had 2 years of experience elsewhere before i went into the PICU. The PICU is not where you want...
Hi, I've worked in pediatric ICU. The conventional wisdom is that it's best to get some general experience before tackling any critical care role. I've seen...
I went into Open Heart ICU as my first job and have thrived.....but..... --I am an older "nontraditional" grad with lots of other job and life experience --I...
Renee
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Jan 13, 2004 5:55 pm
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Hello, My name is annmarie and im a cardiac nurse who floats to ICU sometimes. Since this board has been calm i thought i would post a question to start some...
Not all hospitals are as thoughtful toward nursing staff...period. I worked a short time for one here in Las Vegas that promised a lengthy and thorough ...
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Jan 15, 2004 3:37 am
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Hello all, I am a new member to this group. I am a 24 year old cardiac nurse who has been working in health care since I was 17 years old. I was a CNA and a...
FELLOW NURSING STUDENTS PLS I WANT A JURSING JOB IN UK KINDLY ASSIST I am a fresh Regsitered Nurse resident in Nigeria. Kindly advice me on how i can migrate...
Contact the Board of Nursing in the state you want to work in.....then the hospital. Good Luck..... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Jan 19, 2004 3:19 pm
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/3120206.stm Stumbled across this article.... Intresting, as my facility only has apple juice and that cranberry cocktail to...
George Gallen
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Jan 19, 2004 3:32 pm
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Great article, I will be bringing that into work the next time I go in! annmarie ... here....
I think it is important to get a lot of experience in many areas, but keep your goal in sight. I am an ER nurse. I wanted to be an ER nurse when I decided I...
George: This poses an interesting question. Please let me know if you hear back from anyone and I will do some checking and see what I find. I will let you...
Terry Dover
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Jan 20, 2004 2:45 am
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hi there, do us all a big favor and keep us updated on your weight-loss surgery. i'v been semi thinking about it but i'v never met, nor spoken with anyone who...
Hmmmmm. Good question, George. I checked with a pharmacist and he was unaware of this, and my unit (ICU) offers cranberry juice cocktail quite often too. I...
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Jan 21, 2004 4:07 am
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Here is some information that should help you get started. Good luck! Tammi To work as a registered nurse in the US you must obtain a license to practice. To...
rjfandal@...
Jan 21, 2004 4:22 am
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I'm pretty sure, Cranberry juice cocktail is mostly Apple juice anyway (don't have one in front of me). I don't think there is much cranberry in the cocktail. ...
George Gallen
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Jan 21, 2004 2:10 pm
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I am curious as to why they don't just put these people on Plavix. That way you do not need to do the INR lab work and it seems it has less interactions....
Terry Dover
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Jan 21, 2004 3:31 pm
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Plavix just prevents the platelets from sticking together but it doesnt effect the rest of the clotting factors. Plavix is fine for preventing reocclusions of...
Terry, That would be an alternative, but Plavix and Coumadin do not work function the same in the clotting cascade. I've never heard of cranberry juice, but I...
Kim Dragich
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Jan 21, 2004 8:52 pm
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Hello, I'm currently on a committee at my facility which is working on developing a policy and procedure as well as a class format for quarterly training of...
You may try www.UltimateNurse.com I don't know if they will have that, but I know it's a great nursing website. They are a newer site, so I don't know if...
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