acutecarenp

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1. What do patients say that irks you?

   acutecarenp replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

   Ahhh yes... The innocent and idealistic fantacy world of the nursing student rears it's pretty head once again! I remember those days!

2. Question regarding sudden tach in teenager...

   acutecarenp replied to nosonew's topic in Cardiac

   Dear Noso, Sounds like your son needs an EP study to see whether or not the arrhythmia is reproducible in the lab. The fact that he had these symptoms at an early age would sugges the possibility of a congenital abnormality. There are several congeni...

3. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

   acutecarenp replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

   the use of enoxaparin IV is considered to be off-label, and as such, is not covered under the FDA approval of the drug. It should only be used in places where patient is enrolled in a clinical trial to study the efficacy of this route of administrat...

4. Lvad?

   acutecarenp replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Cardiac

   Also, I am an LVAD coordinator for a large transplant program. I'd be happy to answer your Qs if you want to e-mail me. [email protected] tm

5. Lvad?

   acutecarenp replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Cardiac

   Girl, It depends on the stata and status. go to http://www.unos.org This wiil help. tm

6. Meds. to stop the Heart?

   acutecarenp replied to Tree2144's topic in Cardiac

   In heart transplant, we use a solution containing high potassium and glucose at 0 degrees C. It is called UW as it was developed at the Univ. of Wisconson. Many CT surgeons prefer this as a cardioplegia solution. tm

7. Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

   acutecarenp replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   With regard to the "CNA thing": I have been in practice for 23 (wow, that long???) years. I could not do my job with out the CNAs and techs that I work with. Of the many caveats I follow in my day to day practice, the one that is reinforced most ofte...

8. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

   acutecarenp replied to jstuben's topic in NP

   Zenman, If I ever make a concious decision to grow up....I want to be just like you!

9. Should nurses have MSNs

   acutecarenp replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

   Well... It is clear that the above statement was made totally unencumbered by any forethought. It is just absurd.

10. Vent about the oldest gripe around!!

    acutecarenp replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    And to think... You have to take both a written and a practical exam...just to get a driver's license.

11. In Trouble With The Bon!!! Please Advise Me...

    acutecarenp replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!...Ouch! Well.. the frst thing I will say is that once again, my argument is supported! Hospitals that put new grads in critical care areas simply by virtue of the fact that they have a license and a pulse... may not be providing the best solutio...

12. Transplant Nursing

    acutecarenp posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any nurses out there who are working in the area of organ transplantation? I have been involved in heart transplant in one way or another for the past 8 years. I have written to alllnurses.com to ask if they would consider adding transplant...

13. /X@$# Banks

    acutecarenp replied to safewaygreenbox's topic in International

    What the heck is a quid???

14. Funny Sign In Slips

    acutecarenp replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    "don't take my blood pressure in that arm!!!.. I got di-a-been-is in that arm!" "I ran out of dioxin and latex" "my cousin got the screamin-moanin' Jesus...(spinal meningitis)..and I wanna get checked out" Nurse: "Are you sexually active?" Patient: "...

15. Your least favorite patient.

    acutecarenp replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    I have 2 favorites: 1. The drunk who comes in with cops in handcuffs....who, by some miracle of having come through the doors of the ED, no longer needs police custody...or handcuffs! 2. The self proclamed "VIP" who works in the billing office and co...