heartnurse_15

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1. Per diem cardiac nursing ideas?

   heartnurse_15 posted a topic in CCU

   Hello all, I'm wondering if anyone might have some advice. I am a cardiac ICU RN, with some cardiac PCU, charge nurse experience. I really love my job and I truly feel that I found my niche in nursing when it comes to my specialty. That being said, I...

2. University of Washington Medical Center CCU vs. CTICU

   heartnurse_15 replied to heartnurse_15's topic in Washington

   Yes, 5SE! So online it says CTICU is 5SA and CCU is 5SE (I haven't been on the units so I didn't know the difference between A and E haha). Is the only difference basically that the surgical patients end up on CTICU side? Would you apply to/get hired...

3. University of Washington Medical Center CCU vs. CTICU

   heartnurse_15 posted a topic in Washington

   Could anyone who has experience at the University of Washington Medical Center help me understand the difference in the patient population in the CCU vs. CTICU? I get that the CTICU is mostly post-surgical patients but I'm wondering acuity-wise if bo...