buncee

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1. Resource/Charge

   buncee replied to Carrig RN's topic in MICU

   I just started working as a telemetry resource nurse in a mid-sized hospital. They required a minimum of 3 years ICU experience to take the job (I've worked in ICU for 5 years). I really don't mean to sound rude, but I don't think that 1 year is en...

2. titrating cardizem

   buncee replied to ark-two's topic in Cardiac

   We have a telemetry assistant and a resource nurse who checks on all patients on telemetry, especially those on any type of hemodynamic drip. The TA keeps a continous eye on the HR and makes notes beside the patients rhythm that they are indeed on a...

3. ICU Interview Questions to Anticipate

   buncee replied to Bscriv's topic in Critical

   The one that got a few of the nurses when we were applying for the critical care fellowship was "your patient is post op 2 hours. His blood pressure is 75/40. What would you do first?" Almost everyone said "call the doctor". They were looking for...

4. ACLS requires a doctor's order?

   buncee replied to BUNightingale's topic in Critical

   That is the whole point of being ACLS certified, to begin ACLS treatment if you are the first to respond. Paramedics aren't Doctors, but they can administer medications without a doctors order.