Wedgepressure

Wedgepressure ADN, EMT-B

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  1. Cath lab duties

    Wedgepressure replied to wayemika's topic in Cardiac

    It depends on the lab. In my last lab RNs could scrub, circulate/ back circulate and monitor. We also suture pockets and place and pull arterial and venous sheaths. In my new lab we can do all the...

  2. Cath Lab interview

    Wedgepressure replied to wayemika's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Read Dr. Morton Kerns cath lab handbook. Best prep you can

  3. Cardiac Step down interviewing for Cath Lab

    Wedgepressure replied to amch's topic in Cardiac

    Hey there! I went in to the lab as a new grad, no prior experience. I would suggest getting Dr. Morton Kerns cath lab hand book, read it 3 or 4 times front to back before your interview and mention...

  4. Student in Cath lab- struggling, thinking of quitting

    Wedgepressure replied to NYCCVT26's topic in Cardiac

    Oh jeez! That's a lot of stuff to happen! I'll tell you what, you're definitley dealing with a toxic person that should not be percepting. This is not "the industry" this is a crappy person....

  5. Upset Over Patient Who Crashed

    Wedgepressure replied to raindrop's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Honestly it sounds like a pretty random case with no definitive answer. I wouldn't lose sleep over it. You didn't do anything wrong and checking a mag level for infrequent PVCs is fine, but 2g mag...

  6. How many are in your STEMI team?

    Wedgepressure replied to RNSAC's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi we run 4 man teams in my lab. It's so that we can bill for moderate sedation by having a dedicated sedation

  7. Scope of practice in the OR, am I the only one that sees a problem with this?

    Wedgepressure replied to jamiebell's topic in General Nursing

    From your statements on the forum you come off as someone difficult to work

  8. Student in Cath lab- struggling, thinking of quitting

    Wedgepressure replied to NYCCVT26's topic in Cardiac

    Yeah I can understand that. This may be a struggle that you have to work through for the rest of your career. I think how often you take things personally has a lot to do with personality and...

  9. Student in Cath lab- struggling, thinking of quitting

    Wedgepressure replied to NYCCVT26's topic in Cardiac

    Here's my opinion for what it's worth: The cath lab is a cliquey place by its very nature. We work on a very close level with our colleagues, the good teams are tight and seamless. The goal...

  10. New Cath Lab RN

    Wedgepressure replied to OUxPhys's topic in Cardiac

    Hey there, I would recommend watching the Youtube channel "CCC live cases" it is a monthly live cath lab case Dr.Kini and Dr. Sharma perform from Mt. Sinai NY. They are incredible teachers and it's a...

  11. Path to Cath Lab RN

    Wedgepressure replied to VRS82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you PM me I will send you a bunch of Good

  12. Path to Cath Lab RN

    Wedgepressure replied to VRS82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi there! Our call is kind of hardcore compared to other labs. We do a whole week straight every 3rd week. We can do anywhere from 0 hrs of call back to 25+hrs. It's very hit or miss. We also take...

  13. Scope of practice in the OR, am I the only one that sees a problem with this?

    Wedgepressure replied to jamiebell's topic in General Nursing

    The CSTs proof of competency and training has nothing to do with a circulating RNs role or responsibilities. If there was a bad outcome, and you were brought in for a depo regarding a CST doing...

  14. Scope of practice in the OR, am I the only one that sees a problem with this?

    Wedgepressure replied to jamiebell's topic in General Nursing

    Honestly, it sounds like your making mountains out of mole hills. Inquiring about the CSTs scope isn't really in the purview of your scope. To me this really doesn't affect you or your license in...

  15. Techniques on Femoral Arterial Sheath removal?

    Wedgepressure replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Gj, it sounds like you did everything really well. Retrograde means the sheath is facing towards the aorta going against ther flow of blood. Antegrade means your going away from the aorta and with...

  16. Techniques on Femoral Arterial Sheath removal?

    Wedgepressure replied to ambersky004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Leverage helps, so being well above the bed using a stool is good. Depending on the French size and if they are anticoagulated will determine how long you hold pressure. The larger the sheath and...

  17. Cath lab vs EP Lab

    Wedgepressure replied to MRn's topic in General Nursing

    I've only worked cath lab so this is just one side of the coin but some things I love about it, lots of different procedures to learn about, cardiogenic shock management is very fun! Call back pay is...

  18. The Motivator

    Wedgepressure replied to Davey Do's topic in General Nursing

    My motivator is that my job is fun, and I have to feed my family. Both are motivation

  19. Path to Cath Lab RN

    Wedgepressure replied to VRS82's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey there! Im a new grad in the cath lab (about 1 year in) and it's sooo much fun! Im mesmerised everyday I go to work, I keep pinching myself thinking im in a dream Haha! Best job ever! My...

  20. struggling first year nurse help needed

    Wedgepressure replied to coffeenurse24's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey there! Im sorry your having trouble your first year. I think from what your described in your likes/wants in a job, PACU would be a really great option. Or possible ambulatory care/pre-op/day...

  21. Why Black History is Important in Nursing Education

    Wedgepressure replied to Stacy Winters's topic in General Nursing

    I don't feel it's necessary to categorize people by the color of their skin. It's also not necessary for nurses to be educated to do

  22. Feeling incompetent after rapid response

    Wedgepressure replied to zinaptl's topic in Cardiac

    Im a new grad in the cath lab, here's my advice: First off it sounds like you did a great job. Did you get to see the pads get put on and your charge nurse flip the switch to pacing? If so,...

  23. ED to ICU: Hard Time Getting an Interview because ED Experience Doesn't Count?

    Wedgepressure replied to BiscuitStripes's topic in Nursing Career

    I know a ton of nurses who have gone from ED to ICU. It's a pretty reasonable transition in my opinion. Here are a few thoughts I have that may be slowing things down in your transition. 1. You...

  24. New to Cath Lab

    Wedgepressure replied to ndrn's topic in Cardiac

    Hey there, I'm a cath lab nurse with about a year of experience. I went in as a new grad and did fine, literally had 3 months on cardiac PCU experience then jumped right in. It's all about how...

  25. new grad- cath lab interview help

    Wedgepressure replied to maroonout's topic in Cardiac

    Hey there! I started in the cath lab as a new grad as well! Been here about a year now and seriously can't see myself doing anything else. It's so fun! I've done about 5 interviews with other cath...