I am not currently in NA school or a nurse anesthetist. I am planning to apply this year. I have worked both in a TICU and CCU. They both offer good opps. One thing to consider is what is the size...
I haven't started working in the PICU/ CVICU Peds yet. I start in about 2 wks. I appreciate the stories. I am not sure how I will handle this situation. I hope that I can be calm enough. I have...
Hi. I am starting a new job in Pediatric CVICU at a Level I Trauma and Level IIIc Neonatal facility. They do everything: ECMO, HFOV, CRRT,etc. I have been studying up on the congenital heart...
Thank you. Your response was very helpful! I feel better knowing that there will be a parameter designated by CV surgeon. Our neonates don't come to the unit until after surgery (unless on...
After reading one of your other posts the other day, I read the info at cincinatti's website. It was very helpful. I understand the explanation you were stating. I am moving from the adult world...
Hey all. I am interested in LeBonheur in Memphis, TN. I am interested in PICU or possibly PED CVICU there. I have worked a little over a year in a level I Trauma ICU and the last 4 yrs in an adult...
I, too, am going to start working in the pediatric world. I have been a RN for 5 yrs (1 in Trauma ICU and 4 years in Adult Critical Care). I have an interview tommorrow in at a pediatric CVICU Level...
Yeh, I did talk to one trying to get some info, but she didn't really know much. I think she said 1:2 and I said that on the website it stated 1:1 in PICU. She said sometimes it is 1:1, but I think...
More patients? Is the census low? I figured they'd be busy this time of year. Has the CVICU opened yet? How many patients do the nurses have there? Thx for the
Thank you for the quick response. I can only apply for weekender (due to family) and am concerned that I may not receive a long enough orientation (that I would require). It does sound interesting...