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  1. Why do you like working in the CCU?

    JustMe replied to Nemhain's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Working on a tele unit couldn't hurt but I'd also recommend classes/books because when working you tend to get caught up in the day-to-day. Unstable rhythms are most often seen in ICU and ER. Unless...

  2. Why do you like working in the CCU?

    JustMe replied to Nemhain's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks, but no brilliance here, Nemhain. Just hard work. Electrophysiology isn't hard, just learn it step by step. Are there "p" waves? Is the rhythm regular or irregular, is it too fast or too slow?...

  3. Why do you like working in the CCU?

    JustMe replied to Nemhain's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Working in the CICU for 20 years has been wonderful! I like teaching my MI pts and they even talk back! Once you prove you are capable, the cardiologists trust your judgment and usually let you do...

  4. Wuts Up Every One !!!!

    JustMe replied to bigballer7689's topic in General Nursing

    Well, it's been a long time ago, but when I was a new single nurse I worked 3-11 as well. Can't say much for the social life and dating outside the profession is difficult. Most people who work 9-5,...

  5. divorcing while in school advice

    JustMe replied to timewood's topic in General Nursing

    I went through my divorce shortly before I started the nursing program. I was lucky to have family nearby who supported me (literally). As an instructor I tell students to look into financial help...

  6. OBOY!....did I date myself today!!!!!

    JustMe replied to TazziRN's topic in General Nursing

    I've enjoyed everyone's replies! I place the pills in two paper med cups, place two more med cups over the top and use the pestle to crush the pills through the top two cups. No muss, no fuss. The...

  7. Northern California Nursing Salaries

    JustMe replied to sospaingirl's topic in California Nursing

    If you're talking about a specific nurse at a specific hospital in Stockton, this nurse works TONS of overtime, sometimes 7 days/week. Do you want to work that much?? Sorry, I have a life outside the...

  8. Nurses are overpaid!

    JustMe replied to Bipley's topic in General Nursing

    What a great posting! I have a few little things like old medicine bottles, but I enjoy pictures of nursing and learning about health care in the "olden" days. When I saw the Tut exhibit years ago...

  9. As A Preceptor.............

    JustMe replied to hbncns35's topic in General Nursing

    As an ADN adjunct faculty member I think it's important to show a student the critical thinking process we use--almost on an hourly basis. Critical thinking is one of the most difficult things for new...

  10. Help Speaking at Career Day

    JustMe replied to BittyBabyNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I've done the career day at an elementary school for several years so I think it depends on the age of the group. For high school I try to emphasize that, as a nurse, you will never be out of work. I...

  11. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    JustMe replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    LOL!!:rotfl: Murphy's

  12. High School Senior in search of nurse to shadow

    JustMe replied to staririnasakura's topic in California Nursing

    I'm about a 2 hour drive from Oakland. I'd love to help you but it's probably too far away. Good idea to call HR or even the nurse recruiter at your chosen facility. Good

  13. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    JustMe replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with everything you said Papaw John--except if the patient has had an acute MI. Have you ever had a pt with AMI on the commode, bearing down? Watch them brady down?? Not pretty! If you want...

  14. Lovenox IV

    JustMe replied to Celia M's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well SCUUUUUZE ME.... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Justme!!! If there's something an ignorant ol' redneck hates its the softly spoken...

  15. eICU

    JustMe replied to CVRNof4's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've read all your arguments for/against eICU. I guess my observation is this: It seems the eICU works well in high volume facilities like an extra pair of eyes for the nurse (who hasn't had a patient...

  16. Lovenox IV

    JustMe replied to Celia M's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In my recent graduate class on nursing research we learned that one study does not make for evidence-based practice! The docs should know this since they've been into evidence-based practice longer...

  17. Magnet status question

    JustMe replied to Tiny1Nisolet's topic in General Nursing

    Magnet status is awarded by the ANA. It is meant to be a type of litmus test for the quality of nursing care provided by a facility. Not only nurses should be interested in Magnet, but patients as...

  18. NBP cuffs...?mis-used in ICU....

    JustMe replied to papawjohn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You are correct about the MAP. My understanding of BP readings from automatic cuffs is that the MAP is correct and the systolic/diastolic are "calculated" from that reading. The best rule of thumb...

  19. Calif RN disagrees with CNA in many ways. Am I alone?

    JustMe replied to imkw_np's topic in California Nursing

    Oh, yeah. I work for CHW and CNA did it to us as well. But I'm willing to give up my bonus if they would just give us air conditioning! My unit only gets side air from another unit--it's sweltering in...

  20. Is JCAHO just a way to make money?

    JustMe replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I beg your pardon, but that does happen--surveyors expect EXACT answers to really dumb questions. "What is my process for assuring that patients at risk for falls are identified?" ALL patients are at...

  21. Cell phones??

    JustMe posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have signs everywhere asking visitors not to use cell phones while in the monitored areas of the hospital. I have yet to hear a plausible reason. I have been told that the signals interfere with...

  22. Carotid stenting

    JustMe replied to JustMe's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks for your response. The lady I took care of the other day had 3 liters of NS on board and I still had to start Dopamine. I'm not sure what all they do during the procedure (i.e. Lido) and we...

  23. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

    JustMe replied to CWhite's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yeah, I know what the epi is added for, but there could still be systemic effect from it. Ever notice your heart pounding when the dentist gives you novocaine? I asked my dentist and he admitted that...

  24. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

    JustMe replied to CWhite's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree that the good ol' fashion way of holding pressure (my hands) gives me a better idea of how the site is doing after the sheath is removed, i.e. I can FEEL the hematoma underneath my hands...

  25. Is JCAHO just a way to make money?

    JustMe replied to Cheyenne RN,BSHS's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You're absolutely right. Another irritating thing about JCAHO--it might not even be a clinical nurse telling us what to