jellenRN

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1. Tension between AM/PM shifts

   jellenRN replied to chloeysmom's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I am a new graduate working on a cardiac step down unit. So far my worst experiences by far have been when I'm giving report. For the most part the people that I work with on day shift are helpful and...

2. How can one become a Cardiac Nurse??

   jellenRN replied to RNsoon!'s topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I am a new graduate and have worked for 1 1/2 months in a cardiac step down unit. It's basicly a telemetry unit. Its not as intense as an ICU, but we still get pts on cardiazem/ nitro/heprin drips,...

3. what is your policy when central line won't allow blood aspiration?

   jellenRN replied to shelq56's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I am a new graduate and found this interesting since I don't remember ever hearing that you should not use a central line that won't give blood return, although it makes sense. Does that apply if one...