Nurse J in OH

Nurse J in OH has 3 years experience and specializes in ICU/ED/Hospice.

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1. Who Draws blood from a-lines??

   Nurse J in OH replied to bran1101's topic in MICU

   In our unit RNs and RRts draw off A-lines. I know that PCTs in the unit might have more training than other places (maybe), but it is still my patient and therefore my responsibility. I would rather not leave that to someone with minimal training.

2. Not Understanding Train-of-Four Use

   Nurse J in OH replied to Pachinko's topic in MICU

   Definitely try to find the policy for your unit but I agree with the above... I was taught to chart the baseline placement and voltage to get 4/4 before initiating the treatment so that you can compare. You are correct that in theory you could ramp ...

3. work part time as a CPR instructor?

   Nurse J in OH replied to Ace587RN's topic in Emergency

   Hello there! I have been teaching American Heart CPR for the past 4 years. I teach part time with another nurse (she owns the business and has her own equipment) and would highly recommend it as a second job. I started off teaching BLS only, now I...