RugerNurse

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1. Vtach on tele

   RugerNurse posted a topic in Critical

   I am a new grad working on a telemetry floor and I have trouble distinguishing vtach on the tele leads sometimes. Don't get me wrong, when I see the typical wide QRS I get worried but sometimes the top lead (II) shows a wide QRS but then the bottom (...

2. Sepsis help

   RugerNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   When does BP become an issue with sepsis? I understand that septic shock is when the patient's BP doesn't respond to fluids and vasopressors are needed but if a patient has sepsis or severe sepsis when does the BP start to drop?

3. Memory on the job

   RugerNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

   I just finished my orientation with my preceptor on the progressive care unit. He was a good preceptor, very smart and willing to teach. My question is does a nurse's working memory come with time? He would remember labs, vitals, orders, and other...