katkak1007

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1. My job offer...how does it sound to you guys?

   katkak1007 replied to nursalicious's topic in Cardiac

   i was wondering how your job was going? Do you still love it. How good do you have to be at reading ekg's and what is the sickest pt you have had so far...did anyone tank on you....besides the occasional vasovagal when pulling the sheath. I'm inte...

2. considering working in Echocardiology Lab

   katkak1007 replied to katkak1007's topic in Cardiac

   I'll let you know... Thanks again... K

3. considering working in Echocardiology Lab

   katkak1007 replied to katkak1007's topic in Cardiac

   Thanks for the info.... I have administered conscious sedation a few times... fentanyal (sp) and versed. And do watch them like a hawk... until fully awake! I'm tired of the ED..... time to move on.... don't want the EXCITEMENT anymore.... looking ...

4. considering working in Echocardiology Lab

   katkak1007 replied to katkak1007's topic in Cardiac

   I believe they use the contrast..... could you recommend a site so I can read up on some of the specifics. Have you had any "worse case scenrious"...ie...codes...etc Thanks... K

5. considering working in Echocardiology Lab

   katkak1007 replied to katkak1007's topic in Cardiac

   Yes, they do the dobutmanine stress tests too. just hate going and interviewing for a area that I might not have the knowledge for. I would imagine that a physician is present for the tests and you always have other nurses for back up. Thanks for y...

6. considering working in Echocardiology Lab

   katkak1007 posted a topic in Cardiac

   I presently work in the ED and I'm thinking of switching to the Echocardiology Lab. I feel its time to make a change.... anyway.... just wondering what the duties are and would love to hear of some worse cases they may have seen. Also... are you glad...