avail: 2mg/ml & order: 30ml/hr a. mg/hr=2mg/250ml x 30ml/hr=60/250 = 0.24mg/hr b. mcg/hr=1000mcg/1mg x 2mg/250ml x 30ml/1hr = 60000/250 = 240mcg/hr c. mcg/min=1000mcg/1mg x 2mg/250ml x 30ml/1hr x 1hr/60min = 60000/15000 = 4mcg/min *****dimensiona...
ICU experience is an awesome choice. They help you learn great amounts of information that school never really touched upon and hone your assessment skills to a science!
Keep a close eye on them and if it does not relieve call the on call cardi to report. Had one of these guys much like yours. Young (38ish), no initial ekg changes, Morphine prn, and BP good. However, still c/o CP. Called my on call cardi and I guess ...
CRIMSON replied to Mochachild's topic in Texas (UTA)
Just put in my RN-BSN via academic partnership online for hopefully Jan-Feb start. Got just a few pre's I need for the BSN that I didn't need for the ADN. Hopefully, this school will fit the bill!
Always advocate for your patient. Insist the RN assess the patient fully. A patient has a right to pain management. Unfortunately, society and a fracked up legal system has allowed too many frivolous law suits which has painted a terrible stigmata on...
Would like to know what your best references for when you started your Open Heart Recovery training? In our unit you "heart train" after about a year. I am looking for the best information that helped you get the best grasp on this particular skill. ...
The nurses on our CVICU use a very simular process. Everyone has their own "report" form they like to use. I use one I designed for myself and keep it for as long as patient on the unit in cases I need a quick reference. Also, our flowsheet carries o...
LOL, first BREATHE! Yes, it will get easier with study and practice just like everything else. Like the first time you tried anything and maybe you got it but it was akward but each time you tried it got easier. Clinical practice is the same. You stu...
Kila is a great alternative, I have Littman Cardiology III and Master Cardiology but also have the single master Cardiology from Kila and it works really well. Kila new $70, used with new eartips and diaphram (so is new everywhere) Approx $40. I am ...
CRIMSON replied to Dewailer's topic in Uniform/Gear
I have the Cardiology III, the master Cardiology both in Littman and the master Cardiology in Kila. My personal fave is the Cardiology III. BUT for school where the poor thing gets thrown everywhere and in locker, backpack and ect. Get a less expens...