Heartman

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1. watching my back

   Heartman replied to dm22's topic in General Nursing

   Please everyone do protect your back! RN for 21 years and because of improper lifting for all that time,I herniated L4-L5. Surgury last June and just got back to work on "light duty" in September. Nerve damage resulted in Caudal Equina Syndrome (CES)...

2. Back injury returning to work

   Heartman posted a topic in MICU

   Greetings all, I'm a critical care RN and have been since '81. Last June my chronic low back pain developed into incredible back pain with siatic pain on the R. This resulted in surgery to remove the disc between L4-5 and installing hardware @ L-5/S...

3. Dopplers on your crash cart?

   Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU

   Thanks I'll check it out.

4. Swan questions

   Heartman replied to kesmith2314's topic in MICU

   In over twenty years of critical care nursing I've seen one blown PA. Nothing you can do unless you have a thorasic/vascular team in the OR standing by. We didn't have this. MSO4 for comfort as pt. bled out. Make sure you get those consents signed...

5. Dopplers on your crash cart?

   Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU

   I agree, dopplers are easy to use. Anyone can learn in about 1 minute. I would be interested in getting one for myself. I frequently detect my own pulse in my fingertips when palpating for a pulse. Especially in a pt. with compromised vascular status...

6. Fresh CABG Patients

   Heartman replied to sway's topic in MICU

   Always with Swans. Usually with propofol, NTG and dopamine @ renal dose. Docs pay no attention to PCWP. Swan is usually DC'd by following AM.

7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   Heartman replied to Trixxy's topic in Humor

   Never wind up drunk in the ER telling the Doc to go **** himself repeatedly. This angers the physician. The physician has pavulon and an Ambu bag. He whispers in your ear. " Now I'm breathing for you. Now I'm not." Probably just one of those urban my...

8. What does CZI mean?

   Heartman posted a topic in MICU

   I'm working in a SICU new to me and they call insulin gtts here "CZI". They've been calling them that for so long that no one can remember what it means. I've done a couple of searches with no luck. Can someone help me out? Just curious.

9. Debate Topic of "Wearing Uniform Enhances Nursing Profession?"

   Heartman replied to VEVINA's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a guy. Wearing white and have always worn white. In my hospital just about anything goes. There is a dress code but no one seems to enforce it. All the rest of the staff wear colors instead of white. We are all high quality competant nurses so i...

10. Dopplers on your crash cart?

    Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU

    I have used a doppler in codes when one is available. I have not seen them generally included on the crash cart as standard equipment but think it would be a good idea. In the PEA algorithm if no pulse is detectable, CPR is initiated. If a pulse is ...

11. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Heartman replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Steph, I agree with crjnursewarrior. We all have bumps in the road. Dust yourself off and keep trying. You need to shop for a good orientation program. I've neen a nurse since '81 and I'm sure I wouldn't have been comfortable in a hospice situa...

12. First Foley

    Heartman replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Speculating, So well said. I have always worked in hospitals and make it a point to know the name of everyone I come in contact with. All the ancillary staff, from supply , pharmacy, lab, x-ray, OR, ER etc. etc. It's nice to know the person on the o...

13. I made a med error

    Heartman replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric

    A lesson to us all. Get malpractice insurance, it's less than $100 per year. I don't know how good it is, thankfully never needed to find out. Walter :redbeathe

14. Facial hair?

    Heartman replied to Nathan_Brody's topic in Men

    Wearing a full beard. Must wear a positive pressure hood for airborn bacteria situations but this only happens a couple time a year wear I work. I'd shave if it became a problem. Walter :redbeathe

15. 2 Things...I Need Some Input!

    Heartman replied to NoDayButToday's topic in Men

    Nurse since '81 Never thought about it. Walter