AmberJoy36

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1. Nitro vs Morphine

   AmberJoy36 replied to moidla's topic in CCU

   That's what I say!

2. Swan-Ganz Use

   AmberJoy36 replied to TexRN08's topic in CCU

   We only use them for post-op cardiothoracic surgical patients. Maybe if someone's seriously septic we might put one in. But we have orders NOT to wedge! Basically, with the heart patients, we use the swans to decide on a neo gtt vs dopa/nitro comb...

3. What do you want from your Unit Secretary?

   AmberJoy36 replied to wantccu's topic in CCU

   don't fall asleep at the desk!! I don't care if it's 3am!

4. "If I Knew Then What I know Now" -Med/surg-to-CCU

   AmberJoy36 replied to webmansx's topic in CCU

   First off, chill out! they'll teach you everything you need to know! or check out nursetoons.com Secondly, get Fast Facts for Critical Care, by Kathy White (iphone or binder)--look it up if you don't know it! Anyway, there's soo much to learn, ...

5. Levophed Bolus

   AmberJoy36 replied to Flyboy17's topic in CCU

   I haven't heard of levo boluses before. I'd would think not much else would work if you had maxed out your epi.

6. Can i shadow you in san diego?

   AmberJoy36 replied to yvonneren's topic in SRNA

   make that two of us! Any CRNAs out there? I'd love to follow you around for a day or two!