beckyu04

beckyu04 specializes in Invasive Cardiac/Cath Lab.

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1. takotsubo syndrome "broken heart"

   beckyu04 replied to caeRn's topic in CCU

   I work in a cath lab and have been called in for many "broken heart" cases and yes it does reverse. The name I believe means octopus net and that is what the heart looks like under floro when we shoot the pictures. Excessive stress can cause it, l...

2. ATI or Kaplan for NCLEX-RN?

   beckyu04 replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in NCLEX

   I did Kaplan, it was a week long course. I passed with 75 questions and in less than an hour.

3. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   beckyu04 replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   It is just amazing how much you learn everyday. Sometimes after a 911 case I just sit an I'm amazed at what 3-4 staff members can do after being woke up from a sound sleep at 3 am LOL. My preceptor pushed me really hard and I'm glad she did. I ask...

4. Cath Lab nurses!! Intro plz!

   beckyu04 replied to Marchantia's topic in Cardiac

   Just started in the cath lab a few months ago and I love it. We pretty much do all things and our labs are growing. We do rotate to other areas like non-invasive cardio.

5. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

   beckyu04 replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

   I started in the cath lab as a new grad nurse. They did a fellowship program and I spent a few weeks on a tele floor and then another 5-weeks in ICU/CVSU. I love working in the cath lab, the lead gets a little heavy on busy days but it was the best...

6. Carpijet?

   beckyu04 replied to missjmeRN's topic in General Nursing

   I work in a cath lab and we use them all the time. It it much faster than drawing up the meds. I never used one until I began working in the cath lab and now I love them!!

7. I don't think I can do this anymore...

   beckyu04 replied to mc3's topic in General Nursing

   i decided a long time ago i couldnt do "bedside nursing". i work in a cath lab, i still get patient contact but its for a short time and they always appriciate what i do. i never feel burnt out because everyday is different and the pace is fast.

8. Offered postion in Cath Lab.. any insight?

   beckyu04 replied to BrittNICURN's topic in CCU

   I am so glad I found this post. I will be a new G.N. in May 09 and I accepted an ICU fellowship but I will move into the cath lab. Everything mentioned above has me very excited to start working. Thank-you everyone.

9. New Grads! If you found work recently, please share your stories.

   beckyu04 replied to roadrunner-in-icu's topic in General Nursing

   I graduate in May and was hired for a icu fellowship and then will work full time in the cardiac cath lab. I was offered four different fellowships, it was pretty exciting to get to choose. A lot of my classmates got the jobs they wanted too.

10. FIRST TRAUMA

    beckyu04 replied to mrscoozy's topic in General Nursing

    traumas are always hard but with a child it feels so much worse. I'm sure you did an excellant job, nothing ever makes us ready for things like this and we can't always shut off the emotion. Thank-you for sharing your story.

11. Getting first nursing job in this economy

    beckyu04 replied to cameron764's topic in General Nursing

    I am in PA

12. Getting first nursing job in this economy

    beckyu04 replied to cameron764's topic in General Nursing

    I'm a new grad in May 09 I have gone on lots of interviews and was offered 4 positions that I really wanted and picked a 6-month long fellowship in the ICU/cath lab. If you work hard, do your research and stay open minded you will find a job.

13. Student getting CNA

    beckyu04 replied to FillMeIn20's topic in General Nursing

    I think any nursing experience you can get is a great help. Working as a CNA taught me time management skills

14. New grad work history.

    beckyu04 replied to artslob's topic in General Nursing

    I graduate in May 09 and was hired for an ICU/Cath Lab fellowship. Years ago I worked as a CNA but for the past 10 years I worked in an office. I did a nurse partnership last summer and was hired as an extender in the e.r. The hospital I'm working ...