Notes on ICU Nursing: FAQ Files from the MICU: Second Edition [Paperback]

Mark Hammerschmidt (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0741417057 | ISBN-13: 978-0741417053 | Publication Date: April 1, 2008 | Edition: 2nd

Edited by Jayne Mulholland, RN, CEN, CCRN, this is a collection of Frequently Asked Questions articles, written for new ICU nurses: numbered questions, followed by our own answers, written by two seriously over-experienced bedside practitioners. This has been our labor of love for the past few years. Topic material comes almost entirely from the shop floor , reflecting what we actually do at work. Subjects we ve covered include: Starting Out in the ICU , an arrhythmia review, vents and ABGs, balloon pumping, PA lines, arterial lines, central lines... 25 areas altogether, with a strong emphasis on humor. The response has been great! We hope you ll find them useful.

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About the Author

These articles were written up by Mark, who tends to throw in everything he thinks of, and then edited for content by Jayne. Mark is a seriously burnt ICU night nurse at one of the big teaching hospitals in Boston, working in the ICUs since 1983. Jayne was a staff ICU/ER nurse up until a year or two ago, when she was hired (out of a staff position) to become the in-house ICU/CCU/ER nursing instructor at another hospital in the area. We are both diploma grads. Jayne is back in school, while Mark might go back someday. Ha!

Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing; 2nd edition (April 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0741417057
• ISBN-13: 978-0741417053
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 7.9 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,630 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for a green nurse!, March 10, 2004

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kristen dougherty (philadelphia, pa United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Notes on ICU Nursing: FAQ Files from the MICU: Second Edition (Paperback)

I am a new nurse and I got my first job in the ICU which is a honor for a new grad but also scary. Well now that I got the job, I started to Panic, I bought this book for peace of mind and now I read it All the time, its like having a gentle friendly mentor with you all the time. it is written like you would want someone to explain somthing to you...LIKE A REAL PERSON. I read this book before i go to bed and it gives me a bit of strength to tackle the big scary ICU. Thank you Mr. Hammerschmidt!!!!!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A mentor on your shoulder., November 16, 2003

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This review is from: Notes on ICU Nursing: FAQ Files from the MICU: Second Edition (Paperback)

Reviewed by: Patricia Agostino (11/4/2003)
You know how you try to learn something very complex from a textbook and you don't "get it", but then a seasoned colleague tells you the same thing in simple, understandable words and then adds some humor to the whole serious subject and suddenly a light goes on and you say "OH so THAT"S what it means!!" Well, this entire book is like that. It's not only for newcomers to ICU either. There's plenty of "stuff" that we old -timers need to review, refresh or..dare I say it....still learn! If you're new though, this book is like having a mentor on your shoulder or in your pocket. You'll understand so much better the things you'll need to know to feel confident working in the ICU. I love this book for what's in it and especially for how the author uses an abundance of dry, intelligent wit to get some tough points across. Get this one, you won't be sorry!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great reference!, February 18, 2006

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Susan N. Crews - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Notes on ICU Nursing: FAQ Files from the MICU: Second Edition (Paperback)

Speaking from a "new to the ICU" nurse's point of view, this book is wonderful! I really enjoy the humor. I have found lots of information in this book that answers those questions that start out with, "I know this is a stupid question, but..." I now know that other people have had the same questions! I do think that an Index would be a very useful addition to the book.