mandarr213

mandarr213

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About mandarr213

I am a nursing student who will be graduating May 2010. I've worked as a Patient Care Tech in the ICU in my hometown of Cedar Rapids, IA for the past 4 years. Critical Care is my calling. I am going to be moving to Cocoa Beach, Fl this June (2010).

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  1. Telemetry nurse duties

    mandarr213 replied to finallyRN7's topic in Cardiac

    ACLS is required on my Telemetry Unit. Also, nurses are expected to sit at the monitors if we are short staffed so knowing heart rhythms is a MUST. Telemetry units are very fast paced and have a high turn around when it comes to patients. You may sta...

  2. Why are Florida RNs paid so low?

    mandarr213 replied to gerryNYC's topic in Florida

    You think Florida is bad...try starting out in Iowa. Base pay for a new RN grad is $19.00/hr. Ouch! Lol

  3. Ambulate with Femoral Lines

    mandarr213 replied to Ruby Vee's topic in CCU

    I have never heard of ambulating a patient with femoral lines. We don't even elevate the head above 10-15 degrees when femoral lines are in place and also implement strict bedrest. However, there may be hospitals out there that do have policies regar...