DiannaM

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1. TMR Laser revascularization...carefull..

   DiannaM replied to Chip's topic in CCU

   Thanks, anybody else have anything to add? Hi there. I work for a cardiology practice in Louisville, KY. My docs were discussing TMRs the other day. We refer to the CV surgeons for TMRs as a last resort. (referred a chick last week ... 40ish, DM, HT...

2. Anyone certified to do stress testing??

   DiannaM posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hey there! I work for a large cardiology group, and one of my job requirements is to become certified to do stress testing (treadmills, Cardiolytes, Adenosine, et al). This is thru the American College of Sports Medicine; and the certification is cal...

3. Pay Scale

   DiannaM replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   I'm a nurse in Kentucky as well -- and I'd love to know where the areas are that are paying $12 to folks. Is this LPN rates?? When I graduated -- 10 years ago -- I started at 13.65/hr , in a transitional care unit. Our hospital did not pay any extra...

4. Pay Scale

   DiannaM replied to Trauma's topic in CCU

   I'm a nurse in Kentucky as well -- and I'd love to know where the areas are that are paying $12 to folks. Is this LPN rates?? When I graduated -- 10 years ago -- I started at 13.65/hr , in a transitional care unit. Our hospital did not pay any extra...

5. Bariatric Care Centers/ Gastric bypass

   DiannaM replied to michellelpn's topic in Gastroenterology

   I am not trying to burst anyone's bubble ...... but, as a former ICU nurse, I would encourage anyone who is considering gastric bypass surgery to explore ALL options; and to research the procedure and its complications in depth!! We saw patients with...

6. What type of office do you work in?

   DiannaM replied to Vailgang's topic in Ambulatory

   Hello everyone! (warning -- long post) I currently work in a BUSY gastroenterology practice.I only work for 2 MDs; but there are 5 total. I see new patients in the office -- I do a prelimenary work-up, go over their teaching, etc. -- the MDs go in af...

7. Thru program w/ children

   DiannaM replied to Rhon1991's topic in CRNA

   Anne.... I totally agree. That's something that I am struggling with at the moment as well .... apply for one of the 3 NP programs here in town and fight for a job when I graduate; or.... move to another city; let my exhusband/family raise my child...

8. Ccrn

   DiannaM replied to fence's topic in CRNA

   Ditto on the Laura Gasparis stuff -- I listened to her tapes while I was driving, washing dishes, etc. My Ex thought I was CRAZY; but, hey, it worked for me! She is way funny, and I still remember the things she said! That was MANY moons ago! I think...

9. I got in! Just wanted to say thanks!!!

   DiannaM replied to kybluefan's topic in CRNA

   :roll Oh boy -- this is too funny! I don't work bedside at the moment .. I work for a gastroenterologist. I tell folks I went from cleaning up poop to talking about it!! (GROAN) I have heard awesome things about UC, and they will be on my potential l...

10. Taking the first (baby) steps

    DiannaM replied to dianacs's topic in CRNA

    Boy,does this sound like me! OK -- I am De-lurking -- My name is Dianna (what a coincedence!); and I'm in the Louisville, KY area. I'm an ADN prepared nurse, going back to school for my BSN -- took me 10 years to get back, sad to say! I have a backg...

11. I got in! Just wanted to say thanks!!!

    DiannaM replied to kybluefan's topic in CRNA

    Congratulations! I'm in KY as well..... Just wondering .... did you apply to the program in Madisonville?? How did you pick CIncy? I'm in the process of completing my BSN; and am seriously considering the CRNA route thereafter. (been a critical care ...

12. anyone hear of a Stool transfer?

    DiannaM replied to CoffeeRTC's topic in General Nursing

    I work for a BUSY gastroenterology practice; and, as of yet; I have not heard of a bowel transplant. I'll ask my docs in the AM. Have they tried Questran with the patient? Maybe it's not a C diff colitis; but more? Has the pt been scoped? (colonoscop...

13. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

    DiannaM replied to CWhite's topic in CCU

    In my institution (400+ bed), nurses in the Seated Recovery, CCU and PCU (cardiac step-down unit) are certified to pull sheaths. We wait until the ACT is below 160. Our patients remain on Reopro, and we will start to use Aggrastat soon. We use manau...