CABG patch kid

CABG patch kid BSN, RN

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  1. Brain farts

    CABG patch kid replied to linda2097's topic in General Nursing

    Hung a piggyback and didn't unclamp it.... probably did that 2-3 times before I really made it a strict habit to always double check my clamps after hanging something. Just the other day, a pump kept...

  2. RN's are getting burnt out why?

    CABG patch kid replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    I guess the only thing I don't understand is that you don't get paid for taking one of those 12 days off? So no paid time off or paid sick days? That's just poor business.... Not sure what area...

  3. ECCO Program

    CABG patch kid replied to 5scnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That's where I'm at right now; I think if I read one more printed word my head will burst! I've been studying my butt off for the last 5-6 weeks (as soon as I found out about my new job). I'm just...

  4. ECCO Program

    CABG patch kid replied to 5scnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok well I can answer that question and put in my two cents! You don't really get a certificate of completion, but you do get about 60+ CEUs from it, not that you'll need those yet if your a new grad,...

  5. Nasty Patients

    CABG patch kid replied to diane227's topic in General Nursing

    Well, that reminds me of a patient I once had. This guy was in his 60's, completely A&Ox4. Had a penile implant that was.... permanently.....up. So, every time I go in his room, he has that thing...

  6. First day in CCU on Friday.... Scared!!!

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, just a general post here!! Just a little intro: I'm a new nurse, I've been working on a tele + step-down floor for 1 year. I decided to make the transition to the CCU and just finished my...

  7. I am sure this is a silly question but I am truly curious.

    CABG patch kid replied to ~Mi Vida Loca~RN's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem, especially around the elderly.... like when an older gentleman talks to me about how much he loves his wife of 50 years, or when a family member starts talking to me about how...

  8. Can"t make up my mind

    CABG patch kid replied to tbellkitchens's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you should go straight for your RN if your ultimate goal is to work in ER or peds or oncology :) At least in my area, they don't hire a whole lot of LPNs in acute care (hospitals) and...

  9. Should I quit my job before nursing school?

    CABG patch kid replied to TrinaCNA's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion, if you are in a financial position to quit your job, meaning you have family to lean on and they've told you they'll help support you financially, then I'd quit. When I was in nursing...

  10. What we do

    CABG patch kid posted a topic in General Nursing

    So, I just had to share this and vent with some fellow nurses here.... I've been working on a tele floor for the past year and am transitioning to the CCU right now. Over the weekend, I was having...

  11. Tampanode Precautions after pulling epicardial pacer wires

    CABG patch kid replied to cruisin_woodward's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Maybe she meant mediastinal tube? Although I'm not even sure a mediastinal tube would drain the fluid between the heart and the pericardial sac unless the little hole in the sac was big enough to...

  12. Chest compressions s/p open heart

    CABG patch kid replied to mcknis's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    This is a "dumb" question: What would the surgeon do if the pt was coding and they had to reopen at the bedside? Meaning, what interventions are done after the chest is open and what is the...

  13. What we do

    CABG patch kid replied to CABG patch kid's topic in General Nursing

    Yea, I guess I needed to vent more than anything.... my fiance totally understands what I go through, no doubt, everyone I know respects nursing even if they don't really know what the job entails. I...

  14. I couldn't do your job !

    CABG patch kid replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    I've heard this comment with different connotations. People occasionally do that "oh I could never do your job", being grossed out (my best friend has such a weak stomach she can't even listen to me...

  15. Air in I.V. tubing

    CABG patch kid replied to hds51403's topic in General Nursing

    If you want to pull it out with a syringe, just flick the tubing with your finger to get the air up to the nearest port (nearest to wherever the air bubble is). The port should "trap" it for a...

  16. NG Tube Question

    CABG patch kid replied to 2bmalenurse007's topic in General Nursing

    I've had a few patients in this situation (NPO except meds, NG to suction of some sorts) and as long as the pt's swallow was intact, I'd give the meds PO for the simple fact that when people are NPO...

  17. how can altered breathing be a diagnosis for minute ventiliation?

    CABG patch kid replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    Please don't take this as being rude, but I've noticed you are asking some homework/school sounding questions, and I just wanted to make sure you are participating in some type of study group or at...

  18. O2 Sat is 100% but the hemoglobin is 5g/100ml.. what is wrong with the patient?

    CABG patch kid replied to mashamontago's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I don't understand the 5g/100ml. Does that mean the Hgb is 5? Or what exactly is that measuring? What other tests/diagnostics are we looking at here? (ABGs, CBC, any invasive monitoring?)...

  19. Banana Bags. Etoh. Rate.

    CABG patch kid replied to JeepAnnie's topic in General Nursing

    This might sound really really stupid, but any chance that vit K was misread and was actually KCL? I don't know, nobody has mentioned it as being in the bag. I'm on 2 hours of sleep here so excuse...

  20. staffing/patient ratios that work

    CABG patch kid replied to amundsej's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would say that most things about patient:staff ratios are positive. A lot of people have noted that in CA, when they started the ratios they took away the ancillary staff, which is true and does...

  21. Rephrasing my concerns

    CABG patch kid replied to nurse-in-limbo's topic in General Nursing

    From my experience, we didn't get to choose most of our clinical rotations, aside from time slot and instructor, but we didn't get to choose which specialties we rotated through, that is mandated by...

  22. Decisions!! Orthopedics, Oncology, or IMC?

    CABG patch kid replied to lonestar88's topic in General Nursing

    In my opinion and personal experience, I think IMC would be your best bet if you plan to go to critical care later (regardless if its MICU, SICU or some other ICU lol). The reason I say this is...

  23. What's the craziest order you've ever seen?

    CABG patch kid replied to ozoneranger's topic in General Nursing

    I've only been a nurse for a year so I'm sure I'll see some crazier orders in the future, but so far the best was "Pt may have a beer or whiskey with dinner". The best part was the look on people's...

  24. bedside reporting

    CABG patch kid replied to hack_ley's topic in General Nursing

    I do give report (or receive) from 3-4 nurses often. Sometimes its okay and other times I leave 20 minutes late. There are a few I want to strangle on a daily basis for making report go over, but...

  25. Lasix gtts

    CABG patch kid replied to caringchic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes, too much K will cause hyperkalemia.... I never give a K replacement without checking labs first and using solid judgement. Maybe I should have clarified by saying its 10 meq every 6 hours PO.......