Bermuda

Bermuda specializes in CVICU.

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1. Post CABG dressings (what do you use?)

   Bermuda replied to rickard's topic in CCU

   Sternal drsg: Aquacel transparent.

2. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

   Bermuda replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

   Absolutely hang in there... it IS work.. but you will be glad you did. You wanted to do this and if you stay focused you can follow through. Once you start with the BSN I believe your end result should be that. Your handsome man will be waiting fo...

3. Telemetry Monitoring

   Bermuda replied to ccurn1's topic in CCU

   I work in a 46 bed tele unit in a large hospital. We have 5-6 patients 7a-7p no monitor techs... the RN's are responisible to check their strips q2h and document also run their own strips prn and we have PCT's ...minimal usually 2-3 for 46 patients. ...

4. Transporting Telemetry Patients off the unit

   Bermuda replied to CV CNS CCRN's topic in Cardiac

   There was a time when our policy was a bit laxed....then we had 2 deaths 6 mos apart and that is when the big guys started enforcing it..if MD has ordered the tele unit it is a monitored unit and if monitored then monitored...and that does not mean t...

5. Type Of Pts Accepted on Telemetry??

   Bermuda replied to SCNuttyMeg's topic in Cardiac

   Touche....and with all the teaching that you have to do these days to have your informed patient...and with the insurance co. saying out out in 2-3 days no matter what the dx....just a smile and touch of the hand as he goes to the cath lab or to the ...

6. Type Of Pts Accepted on Telemetry??

   Bermuda replied to SCNuttyMeg's topic in Cardiac

   Yes; most tele/stepdown units are crazy and standard very fast-paced...we do cardioversions;tee's;temporary pacing;post cardiac caths;48 hr post cabg pts;and of course you will have the usual chf;sss;and yes; when you have a very sick medical patient...

7. Type Of Pts Accepted on Telemetry??

   Bermuda replied to SCNuttyMeg's topic in Cardiac

   Chest pain....etc, etc... Yes we accept patients with positive cardiac enzynes.. yes we do nitro drips..our max dose is 50mcg/min in our unit...also titled 'stepdown" ...we do dopamine;dobutamine;cardizem;amiodarone;lidocaine;heparin...and take any k...

8. Transporting Telemetry Patients off the unit

   Bermuda replied to CV CNS CCRN's topic in Cardiac

   I work on a tele unit and all patients monitored go with nurse/monitor all our nurses are ACLS certified and all RN's... we go with the patients and stay with the patients...it is our policy..of course...you just hope that while you were off the floo...

9. Agency LPNs doing IV Push

   Bermuda replied to 2rntish's topic in Infusion

   I too; work in Ft. Laudrdale Fl and the state board here says NO IV pushes for LPN's.. not within your scope...certain meds may be piggybacked if there is an existing line in use...but NO IVPushes..I too was an LPN for 20 years here before I became a...

10. How much do you make?

    Bermuda replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    RN $25.88/hr 28yrs Ft. Lauderdale,Fl Telemetry

11. How much do you make?

    Bermuda replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. 5-6 days a week in critical care12 hour shifts?? I am truly spent working 3 12 hour shifts in telemetry per week... we are so super busy that for real we hardly have time to empty our bladders...wow... you go girl...with the sicker patients tod...

12. How much do you make?

    Bermuda replied to Navy Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    LPN 23 years/ RN 4 years Staff nurse Telemetry 7a-7p base pay $25 then shift diff $2.50 (3-7p) and extra $3.00/hr also for Sat/Sun Agency are making big time $$$ but we are not using them as much as we have in the past.. the wages do need to come...

13. Tele unit staffing

    Bermuda replied to sharann's topic in General Nursing

    Wow.. 6 patients to a team... that is luxury.... We have 6 per RN and you are it the PCT's have about 12-15 patients... they take Vitals and assist with personal hygiene (etc)... They may answer a light once in awhile:chuckle Meanwhile you solo...

14. What retention strategies do your hospitals use???

    Bermuda replied to lee1's topic in Activism

    Let's face it... Personally I go to work because I thoroughly enjoy my work and I make sure that I havea personal repore with my patients and for the day I take into consideration the entire patient .....whatever that may be... but the job is all abo...

15. What retention strategies do your hospitals use???

    Bermuda replied to lee1's topic in Activism

    Yes; my friend it is definitely a HUGE deal with the job... but when it comes down to the REAL DEAL at the JOB and you make mention of your dissatisfaction or even speak about the comparative with the whole ball of wax; even say RETENTION and you may...