Guest193822

Guest193822 has 17 years experience and specializes in ICU (hearts,trauma,NICU, PICU, ER).

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1. is MAP or diastolic BP below 60 that means tissues are not perfused?

   Guest193822 replied to loftay13's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Agree with my fellow nurses MAP I remember when i was in my critical care course (no going to tell you how long ago ) i was taught MAP >65 is all organs perfused , MAP 60 is brain only & MAP...

2. PAWP

   Guest193822 replied to LNRN11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   wedge is a no no with fresh hearts in my facility. We aren't risking busting the artery or valve when PAD is close enough to wedge. Besides in combination with your other hemodynamic you can tell if...

3. Fresh Heart Training

   Guest193822 replied to NurseHotFlash's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   No such thing with on the job training with this population. My facility had a program specifically for fresh hearts. Its not only about meds it's about the equipment & the situations you can be...

4. CCRN anyone?

   Guest193822 replied to Good Morning, Gil's topic in Critical Care

   Congrats to everyone who recently passed the CCRN. I know it's a hard exam. Good Job. I personally am not ashamed of confessing I failed by 1 question. I still have my results. I was so angry I...

5. Liberty University MSN in Nurse Education

   Guest193822 replied to caitiecait's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

   I plan to apply for the MSN in Nursing Education. I spoke with them today. This school is very military friendly a + for me. I was disappointed they ended there Adult Acute Care CNS program which...

6. Open Heart Recovery Training

   Guest193822 replied to CRIMSON's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I have to agree hands on training is definitively important to Open Heart Recovery. Especially that wonderful 1st 12hrs. :) There's nothing wrong with reading books. I also have "Cardiac Surgery...

7. Georgetown University ONLINE Nursing Education Program

   Guest193822 replied to Guest193822's topic in School, College Programs

   I'm working on my application for Graduate School. It's not a simple processes. I've been at the bedside for 12yrs so I really don't know to much about new entry RN school. I think you should go to...

8. Georgetown University ONLINE Nursing Education Program

   Guest193822 posted a topic in School, College Programs

   Is anyone on this site in this program. I'm seriously thinking about applying. I just want know how the programs is like. I did the online seminar session already, however I would like to get...

9. Max on Levophed?

   Guest193822 replied to Nurse_Sophia's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Levophed max is 40mcg/min. I've worked in some hospitals that will not allow over 20mcg/min & a order is required to go above this. I recently worked in an hospital where the Pt was on 75mcg/min...

10. Passed CCRN

    Guest193822 replied to Creamsoda's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been in this nursing field for 12 yrs. Critical Care/ Trauma is all I know. I attempted to take the CCRN in 07 & failed by one question. I still have my score card. I was so upset I never...

11. Precedex

    Guest193822 replied to Stlcardsrock's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We don't use Precedex at all for our hearts. My experience with Precdex isn't great b/c it doesn't work all the time & it does cause hypotension & bradycardia. It's for short term...

12. can ICU nurse handle 2 pts on the levophed same time

    Guest193822 replied to Snoopy54321's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    LOL! This is to much for me. I never heard of any such policy. I personally have taken care of 2 pt's with Levo & multiple drips at once & both intubated. This is a daily life of the ICU...

13. IABP removal

    Guest193822 replied to SLP12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think I would have gotten fired this day b/c there is no way I will I will allow this until I called Datascope (MAQUET) & taken out the hospital policy to explain to the Cardiologist I question...

14. just finished week #1 of being an ICU nurse

    Guest193822 replied to nursgirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I love to see newbie proud of themselves. This of course couldn't have happen without the hospital critical care program & your preceptor. Don't forget the nursing is a forever evolution &...

15. Need some Precedex advise

    Guest193822 replied to EyeSeeYouRnOhio's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'll be honest when I get an order for Precedex, I'm in the habit of pulling out Propofol. I've used this medication since it appeared in my hospital & I'm not a fan of it. It doesn't work for...