JOEYZ

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1. Ccu, Cvicu, Micu

   JOEYZ replied to HieuNgu1155's topic in SRNA

   CCU stands for Cardiac Care Unit or Coronary Care Unit ICU stands for Intesive Care Unit CVICU stands for Cardiovascualr Intensive Care Unit. CCU is less of a surgical unit and deals more with people that have had MI's and possibly recovering caths a...

2. CRNA resume.........Opinions please

   JOEYZ replied to JOEYZ's topic in SRNA

   I really appreciate you taking the time to write this. I wasnt aware of the points system that you outlined. I have researched the application and interview process extensively, however a lot of this information isnt available. Thank you for takin...

3. CRNA resume.........Opinions please

   JOEYZ replied to JOEYZ's topic in SRNA

   Wow............this is excellent feedback guys. I definately appreciate it. I hadnt considered the way that might look. One reference was going to be from one of the heart surgeons that I work with that asked me if he could write one. The second ...

4. CRNA resume.........Opinions please

   JOEYZ posted a topic in SRNA

   Im applying in december and would love any of your opinions on things I am in dire need of . Here is a little info: -Respiratory therapist for 7 years.......primarily ICU, CVICU, Code Team -RN in CVICU for 2 Years (Open hearts, Ballon pumps, Swans, ...

5. High School Student Looking for Input on CRNA's

   JOEYZ replied to KarlaSue's topic in SRNA

   I am not a CRNA yet, but am planning on becomming one in the future. One thing that I would have to say that sort of shocked me was the negative attitude that a lot of people have toward this career. Before visiting this site, I didnt know that th...

6. Got through my first day.... but I'm scared to DEATH

   JOEYZ replied to PatricksRNMommy's topic in Cardiac

   When in doubt just pick someone in your unit or call someone up on the phone and yell at them lound enough that the entire unit can hear you..........thats what seems to be the favored method of the cardiovascular surgeons that I work with, LOL. OK,...

7. Freeman - Joplin, Missouri

   JOEYZ replied to spejsa's topic in Missouri

   Ive worked at both hospitals among others and I can tell you that the stuff I have seen happen at this hospital blows me away. I could go on for days, but I wont. I dont know that much about the oncology floor specifically and every place you go is...

8. What do you never leave home without?

   JOEYZ replied to RNCRNA2BE's topic in CCU

   A calculator, a pen, my tarascon pharmacopia book and most importantly my badge to clock in with.

9. Anyone here both an RN and RT before CRNA?

   JOEYZ posted a topic in CRNA

   Im just curious if any of the CRNA's here were both Respiratory Therpaist and RN's before going on to CRNA school. I worked as an RRT in critical care for about 7 years and went on to nursing in a CVICU. Im just kinda curious to hear others experie...

10. Can you help a student understand PCWP?

    JOEYZ replied to mandana's topic in CCU

    We use the PAD in place of Wedge in most cases.