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1. any cardiac rehab nurses out there?

   possumtoes replied to momathoner09's topic in General Students

   I am a cardiac rehab nurse and I love it. But....this was a very coveted position and it took a long time to get because no one ever leaves this department. You do need a strong understanding of cardiac meds, telemetry and just plain people skills, o...

2. Walking on eggshells at clinicals

   possumtoes replied to zilla704's topic in General Students

   i'm sorry you are going through this. I too went through some stressfull clinical experiences.I have precepted students and new hires many times.I have my own way of dong things, but I hope I have never treated anyone with less than the respect they ...

3. Hca

   possumtoes replied to AMANSVIEW's topic in Travel

   There are good and bad hospitals that are under many different names. I work staff for HCA.My manager is great.I have worked at not for profit hospitals as well, but had really crappy managers, so.I guess its just luck of the draw as to the unit, but...

4. Drove home in tears...

   possumtoes replied to Mudhoney's topic in New Nurse

   Mudhoney, please remeber that anyone who is very good at something was once a beginner.MedSurg at night is a great place to learn,you will see a bit of everything. Look at it this way, if you can work there for a year( and Id love to hear how things ...

5. Computer Charting

   possumtoes replied to nurseyperson's topic in General Nursing

   Iwork in an outpatient setting right now, but on the floor,we used meditech and I loved it.....eventually. When we went to computer for everything(meds,all charting),I was resitant but when I became comfortable with it, I loved it. Pros:You have imme...

6. Do you trust automatic "vitals" machines??

   possumtoes replied to Fairlythere's topic in Uniform/Gear

   No,call me old fashion, but the ears don't lie. If the patient is running a-fib, both the pulse and b/p will not be accurate. Also, our cardiologists will always ask if it was manual if you call to report abnormalities.I usually try to get my own vit...