KD CVICU-RN

KD CVICU-RN has 9 years experience and specializes in ER, CVICU, Rapid Response.

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1. FNP Program USF Fall 2015

   KD CVICU-RN replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Post Graduate

   Hi GatoRNurse23, Congrats!!! That is great news. I am still waiting...haven't heard anything yet. I am holding out hope since I haven't received a denial letter yet

2. USF Fall 2015 Applicants

   KD CVICU-RN replied to bostongirl86's topic in NP Students

   Hi Bostongirl86, I applied for the FNP Track Fall 2015 and my status in SOAR still reads "committee". Congratulations on getting an interview!!! I am hoping for the same. This wait it terrible

3. FNP Program USF Fall 2015

   KD CVICU-RN posted a topic in Post Graduate

   I have applied to the Family Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of South Florida for Fall 2015. We have received several updates via SOAR indicating that the process is taking longer than anticipated but everyone would have a decision by t...

4. IPN case closed, now referred to BON. Please advise!

   KD CVICU-RN posted a topic in Recovery

   I have been in IPN for the last four years. I had my third material non-compliance last Friday in which I missed a UDS. I have never had a positive drug screen and offered to pay for a hair test to prove my sobriety. I was called by my CM this mor...

5. Please Help...should I self report?

   KD CVICU-RN replied to RNism's topic in Recovery

   I was in a similar situation three years ago and am grateful that I am in a program now, however, there are some very sticky things that can happen if you are not well-informed about the process. DO NOT SELF REPORT TO THE BOARD, only their alternati...

6. Littman vs. Ultrascope vs. others

   KD CVICU-RN posted a topic in CCU

   I started working on CVICU several months ago and have had two Littman Master Cardiology steth's stolen. I am looking to get a cheaper model in a crazy color that hopefully won't have the same fate. I have heard about some non-branded, cheaper stet...

7. Tooth extraction before CABG? why?

   KD CVICU-RN replied to I care there4 I amRN's topic in Cardiac

   The bacteria that are produced from either periodontal disease, or as I am assuming in this case, the death of the pulp of the tooth can get into the circulation blood. That all just means that the patient would need to have a root canal, or if it w...

8. Where to find a good stethoscope?

   KD CVICU-RN replied to jackey_nurse's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Thanks for the advice!

9. Are you an organ donor?

   KD CVICU-RN replied to LPNweezy's topic in General Nursing

   I am! It is indicated on my DL, living will, and most importantly, my family knows my wishes :)

10. Need help understanding an insulin drip

    KD CVICU-RN replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Critical

    No, just standard Endotool for a post-op pt. that isn't NPO. I understand that they need some form of sugar, but if we are trying to keep tight parameters on their blood glucose post-op, why would we give dextrose on top of the insulin? The orders ...

11. Need help understanding an insulin drip

    KD CVICU-RN posted a topic in Critical

    Can anyone explain WHY we give D10W with an insulin drip? I am trying to understand the relationship and the pathophysiology of this. Thanks!

12. Peds Psych Med Q

    KD CVICU-RN posted a topic in Pediatric

    I have worked in the adult/peds ED for the last several years and recently switched to peds psych. I am getting myself familiarized with peds psych meds and need some clarification about some of the differering opinions out there in regards to the ...

13. Please help. Need job SOON!!

    KD CVICU-RN replied to lance197728's topic in Recovery

    Lance 197728: I am in the same position as you right now. I have been an ER nurse for the past several years and am going on my second interview! I have been going to superpages.com and looking at dialysis centers, LTC facilities, and psychiatric h...

14. New to the forum

    KD CVICU-RN replied to southernbeegirl's topic in Recovery

    Thank you for sharing your story and your honesty. I am a former ER nurse and have been clean now for six months. I could really relate to your situation and it is very uplifting to see nurses that have made it through the thick and are living life...

15. Interviewing with IPN restrictions

    KD CVICU-RN replied to KD CVICU-RN's topic in Recovery

    Dear Anne: Thank you for your reply. I was officially offered the position and when I informed the nurse manager, the offer was rescinded However, I have another interview at a dialysis facility tomorrow and I am keeeping my fingers crossed. How ...