mark_

mark_ has 2 years experience and specializes in CV-ICU.

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1. how to deal with a potential backstabber

   mark_ replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   I am sure you will do great......Good luck.. and i am sorry if i sounded bitter....

2. Advice for a newbie

   mark_ replied to macizu's topic in Male Students

   Find a good note taker and make friends.....best friends:paw:

3. how to deal with a potential backstabber

   mark_ replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   And yes the preceptor has to be at the bedside when you give the med.

4. how to deal with a potential backstabber

   mark_ replied to LuvPedsNrsg's topic in General Nursing

   unfortunately, the facts are some nurses are better than others. i have seen new grads that walk circles around seasoned nurses. but good nurses, the really good ones learn from all. in the real world, we try to learn from each other. i understand th...

5. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

   mark_ replied to student200977's topic in MICU

   I definitely agree. And would just add find you a strong nurse on your rotation if you start in critical care.

6. BP meds and parameters

   mark_ replied to jam2007's topic in Cardiac

   hr rate of 50 wow i would really hate to see co/ci and their uop....

7. RA pressure vs CVP

   mark_ replied to whatnext's topic in CCU

   Proximal infusion port- CVP- cm h20 PA port- PASP/PADP- mm hg try this site if you would like to melt your brain some:-) http://www.edwards.com/Products/PACatheters/InvasiveHDMPhysPrincBookPDF.htm :paw:

8. IABP Removal

   mark_ replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU

   obviously, the removal of femoral sheaths, iabp, ij, swan....etc all have unique problems with extraction. i hate to answer you question with another question but usually i find this a better method to respond. so what is the real difference in remov...