JohnnyGage

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  1. Any tips on reading EKG's?

    JohnnyGage replied to nicoleinphilly's topic in Cardiac

    First of all, the best way to learn EKGs (after the basics about waves and intervals, etc) is to practice. And practice, practice, practice. (You might even want to practice some more.) Go to a...

  2. Question about gtt titration

    JohnnyGage replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree... Neo is a wonderful drug. I have found Levo to be more effective in cases of really bad sepsis, though. Neo's nice... about as pure alpha as you can

  3. Question about gtt titration

    JohnnyGage replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Levophed (norepinephrine) is a pure (well, almost pure) alpha-adrenergic agonist -- that is, its primary function is to constrict the peripheral arterial system. (It has some minor beta effects as...

  4. hearing aids and stethoscopes - HELP!

    JohnnyGage replied to NCLauree's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not hearing-impaired, but I do use an electronic stethescope -- I find it very beneficial for both flying and when I do open-heart recovery. I got mine quite a while back (I don't think my...

  5. Music therapy and Nursing Degree

    JohnnyGage replied to NicoleJ's topic in Rehabilitation

    Not really an expert here, but my wife studied music therapy before branching off into teaching piano. I think it would be more beneficial to get your nursing degree first, that way you can have a...

  6. Can I teach high school science with a BSN?

    JohnnyGage replied to HuShi's topic in General Nursing

    As others have mentioned, it varies from state to state. In Minnesota, however, you can teach in private schools without any teaching degree or certificate, just a

  7. full nights vs. rotating

    JohnnyGage replied to bluegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Of course, but I'm willing to bet that it's already assumed. The number of people who actually want to work nights are

  8. ER Nurse is Being a JERK to EMS...

    JohnnyGage replied to flashpoint's topic in Emergency

    There was a cartoon I saw once in an EMS magazine -- I wish I had copied it. There was an old guy sitting in a rocking chair with grandkids around him. Over the fireplace was a human head with a...

  9. Reusing medical supplies

    JohnnyGage replied to TeresaRN2b's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, it's not that common that I'm aware of. Second, WTF? Do they realize how risky it is (legally) to reuse things like otoscope covers?? And how about the now "sterile" specimen...

  10. new grads that don'y ask questions

    JohnnyGage replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    That's an unfortunate experience, Amanda (both the nurse manager and the colostomy). It also illustrates why some newbies don't feel like they can ask questions. I'm glad things are going better for...

  11. new grads that don'y ask questions

    JohnnyGage replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I think those are the types that were originally mentioned ... altomga wrote about nurses that walk away when she's trying to explain things. If it's simply fear of ridicule or embarassment when...

  12. new grad icu orientations 6-8 wks- safe?

    JohnnyGage replied to scrubs12's topic in General Nursing

    In our hospital, anyone new to critical care (experienced floor nurse or new grad) has about a three month orientation which includes both classroom and clinical instruction. If they need a longer...

  13. new grads that don'y ask questions

    JohnnyGage replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    While this is true, I have worked with my share of newbies that not only don't ask questions, but when approached with a new learning experience ("Hey, ______, we're going to be placing a temporary...

  14. full nights vs. rotating

    JohnnyGage replied to bluegirl's topic in General Nursing

    Working nights ain't easy -- especially if you're body simply can't handle it. I don't think rotating is a good idea unless you can do, say, one month of nights followed by a month of days but most...

  15. autonomy

    JohnnyGage replied to kmaryniak's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if your lack of autonomy is a regional thing, but I'm sure it's a facility thing. Working in out unit is wonderful -- not only do we have a lot of autonomy but the docs and nurses really...

  16. new grads that don'y ask questions

    JohnnyGage replied to altomga's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I've encountered these folks, too. It seems to me that the ones that never ask questions also don't appear very interested in learning anything new -- the don't seem to socialize very well...

  17. Was anyone ever a floor nurse?

    JohnnyGage replied to askater11's topic in MICU, SICU

    The biggest difference between working in ICU and the floor -- and the part I think is most important -- is that as an ICU nurse you are able to truly know your patient. Not just name, doc, and...