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  1. pressors and sepsis

    agilitydogs replied to diosadelsol's topic in MICU, SICU

    Septic shock is usually related to extreme vasodilation. Levo is a strong alpha adrenergic stimulator which will cause arterial/venous constriction. Dopamine has alpha effects at high doses, but...

  2. ICU Jobs

    agilitydogs replied to chrisciwi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I really think that it all depends on the ICU you are getting hired into. I specifically wanted CV surgical ICU, and they don't hire new grads very often. Our CCU has hired a few new grads over the...

  3. ICU Jobs

    agilitydogs replied to chrisciwi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    There are a lot of factors that go into getting hired into an ICU...are the ICU's hiring? Do they have the resources for a new grad? Do you have the level of intelligence and critical thinking to...

  4. Anyone have a set of Laura Vonfrolio CCRN DVDs they would be willing to part with?

    agilitydogs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am looking for a set of Laura Vonfrolio DVD's for the CCRN. If anyone has a set they would be willing to sell (or even let me borrow with some form of collateral), I would greatly appreciate it. I...

  5. What rhythm would this be?

    agilitydogs replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    would have to see it to be sure, but my guess is sinus arrhythmia. If you have central Tele monitoring, call them up and ask next time...they can usually tell you what is going

  6. Woohoo...found out I passed

    agilitydogs posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Found out today that I passed my NCLEX. I felt pretty good about it when it shut off at 75 and I had 22 SATA, but nothing feels as good as when you see that PASS . I am super

  7. Woohoo...found out I passed

    agilitydogs replied to agilitydogs's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I made little check marks on my dry erase board every time I got a SATA question so i would know. I hate them too, and was ready to poke my eye out with a stick when I had so many of

  8. June 2009 NCLEX Support Group

    agilitydogs replied to kristin1213's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    took mine today...75 questions, 33 minutes, 22 SATA, 2 put in order, and one diagram. No math for me, but lots of prioritization and infection control. I feel good about it...good luck to everyone...

  9. First job where? and Length of orientation?

    agilitydogs replied to debblynn13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    1. Area of Nursing: CVICU 2. Orientation time for that area: 9 months to 1 year 3. Bonus question: Nurse/pt ratio on the floor: 1:1 or

  10. New Grads- What floor where you hired for?

    agilitydogs replied to ibme's topic in First Year After Licensure

    CVICU...it has been scary so far, but I love

  11. ICU NURSES: In your opinion when is it less stressful working at ICU nights or days?

    agilitydogs replied to bluejeanjunkie's topic in General Nursing

    I vote nights. I just started as a new grad in a CVICU on nights for the exact same reasons you are considering. The night nurses have a bit more time to teach (not always the case, but most of the...

  12. cardiac for dummies, website or book

    agilitydogs replied to akittr00's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just started as a new grad in a CVICU, and everyone highly recommended Bojar's Manual of Perioperative care in adult cardiac surgery. It is a great reference for cardiac surgery. I have read the...

  13. BSN RN & Certifications not allowed on my badge: I am outraged!

    agilitydogs replied to Simba2241's topic in General Nursing

    Actually, an ADN can apply for the CWOCN as long as they have a Bachelors in something. I have 2 previous BS degrees (one in math and one in biochem where I wrote no less than 10 research papers...

  14. ICU/Critical Care Interview Question

    agilitydogs replied to krb09's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was hired into a CVICU as a GN, and from that experience my advice would be...If they do ask you specific patient type questions, and you don't know the answer, don't hesitate to say I don't know,...

  15. What does Evidence Based Practice mean to you?

    agilitydogs posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am a student getting ready to graduate (just 4 more preceptorship days left!!), and I was wondering what Evidence Based practice means to those of you out there working. We hear a lot about it in...

  16. Dogs and nursing

    agilitydogs replied to rockstarjk's topic in General Nursing

    I have 5 dogs, and as long as they are exercised in the morning, they are just fine for 12 hours while I am gone. I try to schedule a pet sitter to come in when I work to let them out mid day, but...

  17. Desperate New LPN - Can't Find Job!!!!

    agilitydogs replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I just noticed that Tampa General has a posting for an ER LVN position. You should look on their website...http://www.tgh.org. Good

  18. What do you do to cope with sleep cycles being all messed up

    agilitydogs replied to Vtachy1's topic in General Nursing

    I work 12 hour nights, and find that going to the gym right after work helps me a ton. I sleep better, and wake up more rested. When I don't go to the gym, I feel all crappy all day long whether I...

  19. Desperate New LPN - Can't Find Job!!!!

    agilitydogs replied to Chloe Narcisse's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Go to one of the local hospitals and talk to the people in the nurse recruiting office. I know that Unniversity Community and Florida Hospital/Zephyrhills are both hiring. Also, if you don't mind...

  20. Hesi

    agilitydogs replied to shrasberry's topic in General Nursing

    I have taken Hesi's each semester, and am about to take the exit Hesi next week. My best advice would be to get the Hesi review book and read through it and do their questions. Hesi questions are...

  21. Nursing student as tech in CSU/CVICU

    agilitydogs posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hello all...I have been lurking on this forum for a while, and find it to be a wealth of knowledge. This is my first post, and I hope you all will be able to offer me good advice. I am a nursing...