cardiacnurse9063

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1. Manual Defribrillation in the OR

   cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Operating Room

   We currently have BLS prepared RN's in the OR who are performing manual defibrillation. It has been my experience that manual defibrillation is an ACLS skill and should only be done by ACLS trained staff. 1. Do your OR nurses have only BLS or both...

2. Mid-Columbia Medical Center

   cardiacnurse9063 replied to Riker3's topic in Oregon

   My grandparents use to live in The Dalles and I've been there many times to visit. I recently moved from Arizona to Portland. The Dalles is hotter, drier and has more snow that the Portland area. I've been to Mid-Columbia Medical Center and it is ...

3. PACU internship materials

   cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Educators

   Hi I am looking for any resources or references for PACU intership materials (diadatic course materials or course outlines and case studies). Does anyone have a successful PACU internship and can share some best practices. Much thanks in advance!!

4. Staff Development Salary

   cardiacnurse9063 replied to soxfan80's topic in Educators

   I make $109,000/yr in the pacific NW.

5. ACLS in telemetry or intermediate care units

   cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Management

   What are your hospital or unit policies or norms for the percentage of ACLS nurses on any given shift when ACLS is required for your unit. For example, I manage a 12 bed intermediate care unit. ACLS is required for my nurses. When we have sick call...

6. ACLS in telemetry or intermediate care units

   cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Cardiac

   What are your hospital or unit policies or norms for the percentage of ACLS nurses on any given shift when ACLS is required for your unit. For example, I manage a 12 bed intermediate care unit. ACLS is required for my nurses. When we have sick call...

7. NPEC's at OHSU

   cardiacnurse9063 replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Oregon

   thank you so much for your relpy. that information does help. i actually have an interview this week for the position. it sounds like a good fit for me since i do want to develop my management skills. thanks again for the reply. i'm looking forwa...

8. Ohsu

   cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Oregon

   Does anybody work at or know anything about the respiratory/tele floor at OHSU? Is it at the vetern's hospital? Are the two facilities connected? Thanks.

9. Moving to Vancouver, WA

   cardiacnurse9063 replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Washington

   thank you both so much for the advice!! :balloons:

10. Moving to Vancouver, WA

    cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Washington

    i am moving to vancouver in a few months and want to begin to look for employment. i am an icu nurse but i have been in nursing education the last several years. i would like to continue in nursing education. can anyone recommend good hospitals/nu...

11. NPEC's at OHSU

    cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Oregon

    I have been searching for jobs in the Portland and surrounding areas and I have a couple of questions. I currently live in Arizona and the nomenclature of degrees/positions, ect is just a little different. :balloons: Is there anyone who works as a N...

12. Happy Valley

    cardiacnurse9063 replied to cardiacnurse9063's topic in Oregon

    Thank you so much for the advice. I will look into these communities. Currently I commute 60 miles one way (90 min) so I am really looking to not have the stress of another big commute. Thanks again!

13. Happy Valley

    cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Oregon

    Hi! I am currently living in Arizona and I am looking to move to Oregon. I was originally looking for a house in Lake Oswego but I found a house I love in Happy Valley. Can anyone tell me the good and bad about Happy Valley? Is the commute to Po...

14. NP Post Master's Certificate

    cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Everyone! I have my Master's in Nursing Education and I would like to pursue a post-Master's as an ACNP. I am looking to hear from anyone who has had experiences in an online post-Master's program for nurse practitioners. Any suggestions as to...

15. NP Post-Master's Certificate Programs

    cardiacnurse9063 posted a topic in NP

    Hi Everyone! I have my Master's in Nursing Education and I would like to pursue a post-Master's as an ACNP. I am looking to hear from anyone who has had experiences in an online post-Master's program for nurse practitioners. Any suggestions as to sch...