cathmarm

cathmarm has 28 years experience and specializes in Cardiovascular.

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1. US Nurses Wishing to Work Overseas

   cathmarm replied to suzanne4's topic in Registration

   hello: there is a lot of information here and vary valuable, thank you. i noticed that accelerated programs may not always give you the hours required to work overseas. my question relates to a rnà msn program. i am a nurse of 28 years experience, wi...

2. Radiology tech, vs Radiology Nurse??

   cathmarm replied to wackyj2000's topic in Radiology

   Radiology Nursing is not the same as Interventional Radiology in the larger hospitals. Nurses make more money than the technologists, unless they have the CVIS certificate and the hospital pays a differential. Questions to ask yourself. Radiology nu...

3. Conscious Sedation by "qualified" persons...

   cathmarm replied to mommyof2grls's topic in Radiology

   Here is some information for you to evaluate the competency level of the technologists you are dealing with. The old designation was Registered Cardiovascualr Invasive Specialist. (RCIS). There is a new one now. If the technologists are certified or...

4. Which hospitals are the best to work at in the Portland area?

   cathmarm replied to tejon's topic in Oregon

   There is Portland Adventist Medical Center, close to Mall 205, just north of Division St. It is a 250 bed hospital, has all the regular departments with the exception of pediatrics. It is a conservative and a Christian environment, no red hair or bl...

5. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   cathmarm replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   I stopped reading this conversation due to a lack of real objective material pertinent to the question. There is no documentation regarding legislative action in any state? That is hard to believe. Is this topic in any agenda for legislative action?...

6. Welcome AACN members + NTI attendees

   cathmarm replied to nti guest's topic in Critical

   I understand why they have so many "National Meetings" in Chicago, DC, Boston, and Florida, etc. There are certainly a lot of large institutions around the East Coast. However, bringing it closer to the West Coast would be nice for us. With budget ...

7. Is it true that a BSN will be mandatory soon?

   cathmarm replied to szccdw's topic in ADN/BSN

   :nono:Unfortunately, by remaining divided on the issue, we dilute the power that nurses could have on any issue relevant to us. We are not considered a profession as it is, because the educational standard, the minimum requirement to be considered an...

8. Sterotypes of Nurses Continues and Is Getting Worse

   cathmarm replied to nursinginga's topic in General Nursing

   WOW! Speechless indeed: What were they thinking? I would like to know how much and what kind of feedback they are getting from this segment, maybe the entire nation thinks its a funny joke. Our responsibility in this ...... Nursing does not meet al...

9. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   cathmarm replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   EXCELLENT INFORMATION Thank you for sharing it. I read the printed material and listened to the presentation. I would consider it a must for any unit. Thank you again. :redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe:redpinkhe

10. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    cathmarm replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    (Partial quote)This is the sweetest story I have read in a while. WELL DONE I would agree with your statement about how it all comes back to us. We self perpetuate a lot of this, it is time to stop it. Glad you had the courage to do it. :w00t:

11. Any Cath Lab Nurses???

    cathmarm replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Cardiac

    We are in Portland, Oregon. Just for your information, there are IABP classes offered by the ARROW and DATA SCOPE companies, which sell the catheters and pumps. We have them come once a year or more to give us a one day class or a 4 hour refresher...

12. Any Cath Lab Nurses???

    cathmarm replied to ERRNTraveler's topic in Cardiac

    ERRNTraveler: I'll hire you. I have been in the cath lab for over 10 years. I left once and then returned 4 years ago to start the primary interventional program. I still take call, 140 hrs every 2 weeks; plus work full time. We don't get time off ...

13. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

    cathmarm replied to Brian's topic in Relations

    hello fellow nurses: catlady and others have stated it correctly. "there are as many arrogant young nurses who disrespect their elders' experience and accumulated wisdom as there are old birds who are intimidated by new blood and new ideas. it's not ...

14. What's your holiday bonus?

    cathmarm replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    This has been entertaining. I specially like the little quotes at the end of the messages. We get a $25 gift certificate, and $25 to the company store. They have useful things like flashlights, blankets, etc. I put them in the truck or use them w...

15. What nursing Managers fail to see

    cathmarm replied to Nursekat64's topic in Activism

    WOW!!! You should write (format) it as a poem. It is a beautiful statement of all the work we do as nurses, all levels of nursing. Nursing Management? Well I logged on to read this thread and learn. I appreciate both sides and I really liked Timot...