RNslif

RNslif has 1 years experience and specializes in cath lab.

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1. New Cardiac Nurse

   RNslif replied to Dobeigh's topic in Cardiac

   If we pull in the lab they're still hooked up to monitor so that & observing the patient lets you know if they vagal. Keep an atropine with you when you pull. Morton Kern is a big cardiologist in San Diego. His books are popular. Signup at cathla...

2. New Cardiac Nurse

   RNslif replied to Dobeigh's topic in Cardiac

   Pulling sheaths isn't exactly fun. You're basically just standing there for 15-30min holding pressure. In the beginning, you get so nervous that you use too much pressure and your fingers get painfully numb. Eventually, you'll get good enough to d...

3. Cath lab newbie

   RNslif replied to SillyStudent's topic in Cardiac

   You're overqualified! The monitor is primarily responsible for monitoring the EKG, the circulator simply grabs nonsterile equipment for the doctor and scrub tech. Cath lab nurses are responsible for giving IV moderate sedation, usually a benzo &...

4. Cath lab RN, new grad, weird.

   RNslif posted a topic in New Nurse

   As a new grad I couldn't find work so I enlisted in the Navy (don't have my BSN yet). They put me through CVT school and I passed my RCIS exam. Technically, I'm a Corpsman but I do the job of a cath lab nurse. I handle all the meds, give moderate ...

5. Jon Stewart Puzzled Why Combat Medics Can't Apply for Nursing Jobs

   RNslif replied to kabfighter's topic in Government

   I've got some unique insight as a 33yr old RN that enlisted as a Corpsman 15 months ago. I gave up after 10 months looking for work as a new Grad. I thought enlisting was giving up, but its been a great experience. First, the pay. As a married E3 in ...