Yes, the CCU I started in is an ICU. I think generally CCUs are considered ICUs, however, this may differ between hospitals/hospital systems. I'm sure there are some that have PCUs, or combined units...
Hey there, I also started as a new grad in a CCU. My orientation was 12 weeks. I would say probably about halfway to 3/4s of the way through orientation you should be taking 2 patients by yourself,...
It went pretty well, luckily they haven't given me really sick patients on my own yet. I feel "okay" with more stable, straightforward patients. I am in a CCU, so honestly probably easier than CVICU....
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Just checking back in...how is it going for you doing part time? How did your orientation on the unit go? Are you managing work and school well?
I actually switched schools and...
I'm not sure what part of the country you are in, but I just finished my ADN and I'm in the southeast. I was offered and accepted a job in CCU as a new grad, with only an ADN. When I was first offered...
Thanks so much! That helped me a lot! I think over time with more practice and experience it will become easier and make more sense. It seems daunting to me right now as a new grad. Thanks for the...
I have a question, may have been answered already (not sure I'm kind of confused). New grad here...I have always wondered this. If you have two meds/fluids running at different rates, but giving...
I would definitely think r/o acute CVA and checking BGL would be the priority here. In addition to what everyone else has mentioned, what is the pt's fluid volume status like? Is pt on blood thinners?...
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I used to work as a medical scribe in a level 1 trauma center and we had clinical pharmacists who worked in the ER. They were there for docs to bounce ideas off of and would give advice about which...
Thanks everyone for your advice, I really appreciate it! Sorry I've been absent for a little while. I have been picking up a lot of extra shifts and I have recently been sick. Just saw that the...
I've just heard it's limited to blood sugars, helping turn/clean, and maybe help ambulating. I've heard it's mostly stocking/gathering supplies on the unit. I guess in comparison to what I do in the...
I would like some advice regarding a possible position as a patient care tech in a CVICU vs. remaining as an ER tech. I am about to start my last semester of nursing school (I will graduate in July),...