MIS

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1. clinical question

   MIS replied to MIS's topic in CCU

   This original question is old but I'll update what I can remember: Why the doc didn't put in a SG is beyond me also, I still can't figure out why and yes he did arrest, but it was in the ER. He was intubated and shocked several times before coming t...

2. rate calculation

   MIS replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU

   We have pumps that figure the gtt doses and rates. You just have to enter all the data and double check that it's correct. Our computer charting also calculated drip rates. It's a good double check system. Most of time Dr's tell us what to start at a...

3. new student with q's

   MIS replied to jenn71's topic in MICU

   To echo what others have said, it is important to research the units you are interested in. A intership program is very important in my opinion. I only applied to hospitals that had such programs for new grads. I worked as an LPN for a year while I f...

4. Info about SMSU/St. John's CRNA program in MO?

   MIS replied to whipping girl in 07's topic in CRNA

   Konni, I know a guy who used to work in the unit I do now and he is finishing up at SMSU. I asked him some questions about the program and and I'll share the info that he pointed out to me as his main reasons for choosing SMSU: Low cost for out of st...

5. vasopressor infusions

   MIS posted a topic in CRNA

   I hesitated to ask, but with the experience that members of this board have I thought I would get a better response than from previously asked questions on other boards...here goes: When infusing pressors thru central line (i.e. swan infusion ports) ...

6. IABP certification

   MIS replied to WNCrn's topic in CCU

   I currently certified on IABP. The hospital I work at put a bunch of us through a 2-day training period. We also had to pass an oral exam type thing and then our first pump patient that we are assigned to we have a resource available to us. My first...

7. clinical question

   MIS posted a topic in CCU

   Just a quick question for you experienced CCU nurses... Had pt come to the unit a few weeks back with a massive AMI. Went to cath lab and came back in cardiogenic shock with IABP. For some reason pt did not get a swan at that point which I didn't qui...

8. Preferred ICU experience for CRNA school?

   MIS replied to MIS's topic in CRNA

   Thanks everyone for your suggestions and opinions. It helps to make tough decisions when others have taken the road before you. For other reasons too long to mention, I will probably stay where I am and soak up as much clinical experience as possible...

9. Preferred ICU experience for CRNA school?

   MIS posted a topic in CRNA

   Just wondering if anyone could give me some direction regarding what experience is preferred when applying to CRNA school? In researching programs and different ICU's, it seems that SICU wins out on being the best. Currently I work in a fairly busy C...

10. IABP Removal

    MIS replied to BJRN76's topic in CCU

    Our facility has similar guidelines for pulling IABP's. Physician pulls pump after ACT levels are less than 150 and holds manual pressure for 5min and then the nurse steps in and finishes, usually holding pressure for 20-30min. Whether or not we use...