NoviceToExpert

NoviceToExpert

CCRN-CMC-CSC: CTICU, MICU, SICU, TRAUMA

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  1. Scary Story

    NoviceToExpert replied to BlueEyedRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Very scary... I ran to a rapid response on a telemetry unit a few months ago... BIPAP mask was on without the machine on... suffocating the patient... can you

  2. Triple-Lumen Qestion

    NoviceToExpert replied to LearningTheRopes's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Another thing to remember is to never turn off a pump and leave the tubing connected to the port... your line will occlude... if you are not infusing... disconnect...also... make sure you are...

  3. Rythym question

    NoviceToExpert replied to Indy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yupp, just nonsense... I couldn't believe it when I heard it... what they don't realize is that the good nurses elevate themselves wherever they are and if a unit or a hospital is an impediment to...

  4. IABP and CPR

    NoviceToExpert replied to Tornadochaser's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I also agree... why would you use EKG trigger in a code? Isn't it then also possible that the balloon is going to remain deflated and clot up if you don't get any electrical potential to trigger the...

  5. Is it just me...

    NoviceToExpert replied to Roy Fokker's topic in Emergency

    Can housekeeping

  6. Patient Identification

    NoviceToExpert replied to baloobaba's topic in General Nursing

    We use verbal identifiers confirmed with the bracelet with a barcode. Technically when administering meds we are required to scan the bracelet to bring the patient profile up in the computer (because...

  7. Can I interview anyone?

    NoviceToExpert replied to allie86's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you have a choice of topics as long as it pertains to microbiology... why don't you do something like MRSA... it effects nurses directly, gown/mask/glove... my hospital screens with...

  8. Rythym question

    NoviceToExpert replied to Indy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sick sinus?!!! Yes to marked bradycardia, sinus pauses or periods of sinus arrest... but then sick sinus alternates that paroxysms of rapid atrial arrhythmias, especially atrial flutter or a-fib.......

  9. IABP and CPR

    NoviceToExpert replied to Tornadochaser's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for the comment... my original response was addressing the comment just prior to mine where the poster said sync-ing with compressions would be just a tad difficult in response to another...

  10. Labeling IV lines

    NoviceToExpert replied to moonshadeau's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm with Janfrn on this one... Is your management gonna be at the bedside during a code with 20 gtts to trace back your line so you can push in the right port? Probably not... I need to have fast...

  11. Worried about the orientation I am receiving

    NoviceToExpert replied to janis9799's topic in MICU, SICU

    I feel your pain... I had an orientation of good length that prepared me... but much of it I was on my own with my preceptor as a resource, and my unit was a fairly hostile environment at the time and...

  12. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    NoviceToExpert replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :bow:You rock!

  13. IABP and CPR

    NoviceToExpert replied to Tornadochaser's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The rationale for inflating it isn't to synchronize with compressions... but if the pt makes it through the code they are definitely going to need the IABP support... if the balloon stays down for 20...

  14. HELP!!! OB nurse transferring to ICU

    NoviceToExpert replied to italyrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Go to Ed4nurses.com and get yourself the critical care orientation course... series of audio CDs and then binder of notes with it... David Woodruff is a great educator... then move on to the more...

  15. CVP and PAD

    NoviceToExpert replied to SkateBetty's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Other things to remember... the PAD cannot be used as an accurate measure of the pulmonary artery occlusive pressure...it is inaccurate in pts who exhibit RBBB, mitral valve disease, pulmonary...

  16. Rythym question

    NoviceToExpert replied to Indy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'd love to see this strip... post it if/when you get it... If you have a consistent PR you can map without considering the PVCs then you can't have a third degree... you'd have a second degree... if...

  17. Eicu

    NoviceToExpert replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    here's another, this has links to abstracts and studies... looks like they do what they say they do... very interesting... http://www.smarticu.com/13985/14006.html I really like this idea... I'm so...

  18. Eicu

    NoviceToExpert replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    Here's another

  19. Eicu

    NoviceToExpert replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    Okay everyone... here are some studies...

  20. Eicu

    NoviceToExpert replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    I think working EICU would be fantastic... I'd love to find a job doing

  21. Eicu

    NoviceToExpert replied to nyck76's topic in MICU, SICU

    I wonder since the IV pump is viewable by the camera if Mr. VICU will titrate my drips for me so I can get to the bathroom instead of having to wear a leg bag while caring for an unstable patient......

  22. Help! I am so stressed! I took my boards and I shut off at 261

    NoviceToExpert replied to platanos1's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    CONGRATULATIONS!!! CONGRATULATIONS!!! WHAT AN AWESOME FEELING FOR YOU I AM SURE!!! GO

  23. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    NoviceToExpert replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    HEY EVERYONE!!! I JUST PASSED THE CCRN LAST WEEK!!!! I'M SO EXCITED ABOUT IT!!!! SURE FEELS DIFFERENT HAVING THAT ON MY BADGE!!! I have to say a few things... I'm a better nurse for having gone...

  24. Csc/cmc

    NoviceToExpert replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just passed CCRN and am going to take both the CMC and CSC within the month... AACN has some review materials which are worth checking out... and I'm reviewing Bojar as well... and some other...

  25. IV pump placement/Room set up

    NoviceToExpert replied to TulsaTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's nursing preference in my unit, not rule based... but you need to have a rationale... I usually make sure that I'll have access to my infusion ports on my tubing in the event of a code, with room...