Morettia2 BSN, RN

CTICU, Interventional Cardiology, CCU

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    Debunking the night shift myths

    Morettia2 replied to abbaking's topic in General Nursing

    thank you thank you thank
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    Telemetry question for a VERY new grad

    Morettia2 replied to k8dubcoran's topic in First Year After Licensure

    12 lead=STAT EKG and a 12 lead can give you an insant feedback on the print out so you don't have to fumble around trying to measure intervals or trying to find calipers. Just practice your 12 lead...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    the pt. was s/p ICD lead revision or ICD replacement...I can't get the right ans. b/c I have heard 4 different things. But from all the info I gathered over the last few weeks, the original ICD the pt...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    the pt. was s/p ICD lead revision or ICD replacement...I can't get the right ans. b/c I have heard 4 different things. But from all the info I gathered over the last few weeks, the original ICD the pt...
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    How much is your pay?

    Morettia2 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I live in NYC, Tottenville, Staten Island, and work in Newark NJ. I get $33-34/hr. that includes my night shift diff, and I don't get a diff. for weekends and the only holiday pay is if you work the...
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    How much is your pay?

    Morettia2 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    where do u work, I want to work there..52.50/hr..is your hosp. hiring I will relocate but in all honesty that's what we should be paid, if not more, am I
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    What are the huge "DO NOT EVER DO" things that new nurses need to know about? calling

    Morettia2 replied to katiebugg's topic in General Nursing

    never be afraid to call a RRT if you think there is a problem with your patient..it's your pt. and even if the other nurses on you unit don't believe you call one anyway...I had an entire crew of...
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    Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    Morettia2 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    This would be something I would imagine at a nursing 'team building' seminar that my hospital would give.....they hand someone, a mock patient with a mock history, a call bell, and say this is how we...
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    Entire ER crew will go to mandatory retreat

    Morettia2 replied to FireStarterRN's topic in General Nursing

    ever see that commercial..its for one of those online travel things like travelocity or whatever..the premisis is some guy is at one of those 'team building' seminars..it's a total disaster..so he...
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    What do you wish for in a break room?

    Morettia2 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    that would be great..imagine after shift was over...i would have one of those mega jugs 64oz. type you get at your local convience store full of margarita...ahhh..."don't ask me any more report...
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    What do you wish for in a break room?

    Morettia2 replied to RNmom08's topic in General Nursing

    haha you took the words right out of my mouth..how about adding Sven to give back massages with a station next to Helga...ahhh back massage....and a free vending machine...or even better catered meals...
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    I have ADHD.Can I be a nurse?

    Morettia2 replied to henryswife's topic in General Nursing

    I have ADHD big time..I did fine in Nursing school, infact I think Nursing school was the best thing for my ADHD..it taught me how to prioritize..TIME MANAGEMENT is the key. At first (while in...
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    Meltdown moment...when was yours?

    Morettia2 replied to ChocoholicRN's topic in General Nursing

    note to self..call 911 if we have no power..i had a rough night tonight so i def. enjoyed your post. hope this never happens
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    How much is your pay?

    Morettia2 replied to rainbowcak3's topic in General Nursing

    I work at an inner-city hosp. in Newark,NJ. I make $33-34/hr as a staff RN on night shift. That's with my shift differential. On some days for OT I am offered a bonus or double bonus of up to $450 on...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    the pt's lines were pretty much blown anyway..I just happened to open my mouth about the EPI..I was hoping the MD would have said IVP but I know that if I recieve PCN by accdent I always have to get...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    the pt's lines were pretty much blown anyway..I just happened to open my mouth about the EPI..I was hoping the MD would have said IVP but I know that if I recieve PCN by accdent I always have to get...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    thanks for the
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    thanks for the
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    DCCC Admissions

    Morettia2 replied to jromano's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    you will be fine..i have a B.S in Criminal Justice from the university of scranton i got in 2002 ..decided to go back to school in 04 for nursing..DCCC was my choice..i had alot of the same classes u...
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    blackout curtains advice

    Morettia2 replied to ymm123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    hahaha and then the neighbors call the cops b/c of the aluminum foil taped to the windows b/c they suspect something suspicious.."oh that officer, I am a nurse I work nights" no questions asked..my...
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    blackout curtains advice

    Morettia2 replied to ymm123's topic in First Year After Licensure

    thick shades that pulldown and BLACK velvet curtains over..it looks nice w/o looking like a
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    CON'T FROM PREVIOS POST... THIS WAS OUR ANSWER FROM THE CATH LAB: well the anestiologist evaluated the pt. realized the pt. spoke spanish and little to no english, so we brought in a translator for...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    CON'T FROM PREVIOS POST... THIS WAS OUR ANSWER FROM THE CATH LAB: well the anestiologist evaluated the pt. realized the pt. spoke spanish and little to no english, so we brought in a translator for...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    so yet AGAIN tonight had another CODE BLUE right at shift change. I walked onto the floor hadn't even swiped my badge yet, back pack still on, car keys in hand. It was 1900. I looked at my assignment...
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    4 hour code blue

    Morettia2 replied to Morettia2's topic in General Nursing

    so yet AGAIN tonight had another CODE BLUE right at shift change. I walked onto the floor hadn't even swiped my badge yet, back pack still on, car keys in hand. It was 1900. I looked at my assignment...