agilitydogs

agilitydogs specializes in CVICU.

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1. pressors and sepsis

   agilitydogs replied to diosadelsol's topic in MICU

   Septic shock is usually related to extreme vasodilation. Levo is a strong alpha adrenergic stimulator which will cause arterial/venous constriction. Dopamine has alpha effects at high doses, but also has some pretty potent beta effects as well. Th...

2. ICU Jobs

   agilitydogs replied to chrisciwi's topic in New Nurse

   I really think that it all depends on the ICU you are getting hired into. I specifically wanted CV surgical ICU, and they don't hire new grads very often. Our CCU has hired a few new grads over the years, and the regular MICU and SICU hire new grad...

3. ICU Jobs

   agilitydogs replied to chrisciwi's topic in New Nurse

   There are a lot of factors that go into getting hired into an ICU...are the ICU's hiring? Do they have the resources for a new grad? Do you have the level of intelligence and critical thinking to prosper in an ICU (not you in particular, just in ge...

4. Anyone have a set of Laura Vonfrolio CCRN DVDs they would be willing to part with?

   agilitydogs posted a topic in General Nursing

   I am looking for a set of Laura Vonfrolio DVD's for the CCRN. If anyone has a set they would be willing to sell (or even let me borrow with some form of collateral), I would greatly appreciate it. I have been told they are an amazing source of crit...

5. What rhythm would this be?

   agilitydogs replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

   would have to see it to be sure, but my guess is sinus arrhythmia. If you have central Tele monitoring, call them up and ask next time...they can usually tell you what is going on.

6. Woohoo...found out I passed

   agilitydogs replied to agilitydogs's topic in New Nurse

   I made little check marks on my dry erase board every time I got a SATA question so i would know. I hate them too, and was ready to poke my eye out with a stick when I had so many of them.

7. Woohoo...found out I passed

   agilitydogs posted a topic in New Nurse

   Found out today that I passed my NCLEX. I felt pretty good about it when it shut off at 75 and I had 22 SATA, but nothing feels as good as when you see that PASS . I am super excited!!

8. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

   agilitydogs replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX

   took mine today...75 questions, 33 minutes, 22 SATA, 2 put in order, and one diagram. No math for me, but lots of prioritization and infection control. I feel good about it...good luck to everyone else taking it this month!!!

9. First job where? and Length of orientation?

   agilitydogs replied to debblynn13's topic in New Nurse

   1. Area of Nursing: CVICU 2. Orientation time for that area: 9 months to 1 year 3. Bonus question: Nurse/pt ratio on the floor: 1:1 or 1:2

10. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    agilitydogs replied to ibme's topic in New Nurse

    CVICU...it has been scary so far, but I love it!!!

11. ICU NURSES: In your opinion when is it less stressful working at ICU nights or days?

    agilitydogs replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I vote nights. I just started as a new grad in a CVICU on nights for the exact same reasons you are considering. The night nurses have a bit more time to teach (not always the case, but most of the time). Also, in our case we don't have intensivis...

12. cardiac for dummies, website or book

    agilitydogs replied to akittr00's topic in CCU

    I just started as a new grad in a CVICU, and everyone highly recommended Bojar's Manual of Perioperative care in adult cardiac surgery. It is a great reference for cardiac surgery. I have read the ICU faq's as well, and they are awesome!!!

13. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    agilitydogs replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, an ADN can apply for the CWOCN as long as they have a Bachelors in something. I have 2 previous BS degrees (one in math and one in biochem where I wrote no less than 10 research papers with...ohhh...statistics and all. Come to think of it...

14. ICU/Critical Care Interview Question

    agilitydogs replied to krb09's topic in New Nurse

    I was hired into a CVICU as a GN, and from that experience my advice would be...If they do ask you specific patient type questions, and you don't know the answer, don't hesitate to say I don't know, but give them possible options to find the answer. ...

15. What does Evidence Based Practice mean to you?

    agilitydogs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a student getting ready to graduate (just 4 more preceptorship days left!!), and I was wondering what Evidence Based practice means to those of you out there working. We hear a lot about it in school, but I want to know what some real world app...