Apr 27, 2017

This episode covers the important difference between pain management and pain elimination, patient education, appropriate assessment, a proactive approach to pain management versus reactive, and some essential definitions. Music: “Keep My Cool” by Benj Heard.

Apr 20, 2017

This episode we discuss characteristics of the intensive care nurse, normal expectations, critical thinking, advocacy, communication, and more. We dive into 8 tips for success for newbies in the ICU! This episode is hosted by 3 CCRN nurses, which is a critical care specialty certification granted by the American...

Apr 13, 2017

This episode discusses some important meds (mannitol, hypertonic saline), different kinds of monitoring (ICP), diagnostics (CTA, MRI), and surgeries (craniotomies) that are pertinent to the neurocritical care patient.  This episode is hosted by three neurocritical care nurses.  Music: “Keep My Cool” by Benj...

Apr 6, 2017

This episode discusses subdural and epidural hematomas, seizures, brain tumors, and diffuse axonal injury from the nursing perspective. This episode is hosted by three neuro ICU nurses. Music: "Keep My Cool" by Benj Heard.