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healingtouchRN

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  1. Changing from ER to CSICU

    healingtouchRN replied to Fiesta Red's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    congrats! I went the reverse route, CCU then ER. But I think if you can endure the pace change. You think less of tasks from ER to CCU & more of longer term (greater than 12 hours) planning for...

  2. Need some advice on cholesterol meds..

    healingtouchRN replied to linzz's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I have elevated cholesterol & am taking a natural remedy, policosanol, plus lipitor. I walk, swim, avoid fried or fatty foods, & practice relaxation response. My numbers have come down. I get...

  3. If your calling is CCU...

    healingtouchRN replied to NurseCherlove's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I called CCU home for 12+ years of my 18 year career. I began teaching BCLS & ACLS (then later PALS) in my 3rd year as an RN. I got my Board Cert in CV Nursing 5 years ago as a way to increase my...

  4. How to get my foot in the door of ICU/CCU

    healingtouchRN replied to tutored's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I started in CCU as a new grad in '89. I got my foot in the door by knowing someone, & doing my last semester clinical externship (mentoring) with a nurse I knew. Then when they had a vacant...

  5. Hematoma Grading

    healingtouchRN replied to Marchantia's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    on our post procedure flow sheet we had a series of circular lines with cm marked 1,2,3... so if the patient had a hematoma the nurse would circle it with a surgical marker & document the cm. This...

  6. New CCU nurse!

    healingtouchRN replied to RN_Wannabee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Look at the AACN's Core Curriculum for Critical Care. CCU often will get overflow as the CCU's I've worked in (AL & GA). So you will find a patient mix with not only coronary problems but...

  7. Thinking of nursing but in holistic way,

    healingtouchRN replied to kateri's topic in Holistic

    check out Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine in La Jolla, CA. They have it going on! Rauni King, RN, CHTP/I & Dr Mimi Guarneri have placed this in their priority to give patients holistic...

  8. All nurses are NOT holistic, sorry.

    healingtouchRN replied to passionflower's topic in Holistic

    I had a superb teacher/class in Nutrition in my lower nursing curriculum. Have since taken many more classes with focus on food chemistry, obesity, depression, sleep, caffeine, carbs, & soon I'll...

  9. Flamed during report.

    healingtouchRN replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

    just remember, in the ER the nurses often get NO report on a GSW that has been dumped on the loading dock or a scant report from a medic that is incomplete. I have worked in ER, CCU, now PACU &...

  10. Weclome to the New PACU Nursing Forum

    healingtouchRN replied to Brian's topic in PACU

    To Yira: Get yourself a course in ACLS, PALS & at least a year or two in an ICU of your choice. You will need it to be able to assess for the critical conditions clients come to PACU with from the...

  11. Should I report this CRNA?

    healingtouchRN replied to RNPamP's topic in PACU

    write this person up, totally inappropriate!

  12. Brand New and in the PACU!

    healingtouchRN replied to NewArmyRN's topic in PACU

    Get yourself a core curriculum for PACU nursing & get familiar with the different surgeries. Also like otan11 said ABC's!! Take a deep breath when you feel stressed, so you can use your critical...

  13. DISCHARGE from PACU? Who does this?

    healingtouchRN replied to BABRNBSN's topic in PACU

    Since I work 3rd shift I often discharge patients from PACU since OPS closes at 9pm. They must meet the criteria mentioned above in the ASPAN guidelines. The patient must Void, be taking po, have...

  14. Why do you like PACU nursing?

    healingtouchRN replied to Lefty26's topic in PACU

    I use all the skills I learned in CCU, ER & in massage & energy schools for assessment & management of everything, from airway to pain scale. I like having that one on one close up time to...

  15. Do I have a shot @ landing a job in day surgery PACU? (w/no PACU exp)

    healingtouchRN replied to INtoFL_RN's topic in PACU

    our PACU requires ACLS, PALS, BCLS & one year in the ICU of your choice. A few RN's have come from ER but had many years of experience. They still had a learning curve to deal with post ops. I...

  16. PCA's in PACU

    healingtouchRN replied to cthorn518's topic in PACU

    yeah, I start them in PACU & am in the position to help other depts if they have to start one on the floor for pain management. We always have the PCIA pumps available & I can co-sign with the...

  17. PACU Staffing

    healingtouchRN replied to mustanggirl's topic in PACU

    Our PACU operates 24/7. I am the 3rd shift RN full time. Love it! We take care of most everything. Our open hearts go to CVICU directly post op. The Cath lab patients either go to CCU or CV Recovery...

  18. "Holistic" - What does this mean to you?

    healingtouchRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    Holism to me addresses the body/mind/spirit/emotion of the person, animal that is seeking care. I believe that I practice this & have always practiced this. It is difficult to do to realm of what...

  19. Whats the BEST university for BSN?

    healingtouchRN replied to HisGrace06's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I finished my BSN at Auburn University at Montgomery in 1989. I taught at Auburn School of Nursing Main Campus in 2002. Both schools taught students to think about the holistic approach not just...

  20. Montgomery anyone???

    healingtouchRN replied to dosamigos76's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I am at BMC South in Montgomery as well. I work in PACU & really enjoy it. Best job at Baptist! I've been in the system 18 years. Started at the Downtown hospital, then transferred to East then...

  21. Salary questions for AL nurses

    healingtouchRN replied to 12breakfree's topic in Alabama Nursing

    I believe my area starts new grad RN's at $20-22/hr for fulltime on a med surg floor. I am topped out at my grad after 18 years in the system, a BSN, & Board cert in my area of expertise. NOT even...

  22. Holistic Nursing Resources

    healingtouchRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    thanks sue for the post. will try to locate this for personal use & share with the networkers for AHNA we are starting here in AL. appreciate a PM from you teeling me of your experiences as a HNC...

  23. Nurse Massage Therapy

    healingtouchRN replied to nurseyperson's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    great! do it. I do both & love both of my jobs. I have insurance, benefits & seniority thru my hospital job in PACU. I have the independence, flexibility of self employment with my private...

  24. Holistic Nursing Resources

    healingtouchRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    A good book to read that was published last year is Dr Mimi Guarneri's "The Heart Speaks". Mimi is an interventional cardiologist in La Jolla, CA that integrates allopathic medicine with energy...

  25. Holistic Nurses' Certification Examination

    healingtouchRN replied to VickyRN's topic in Holistic

    I have the goal to take this certification myself in the next year or so. I few more alphabets to add to my soup. RN, BSN, CHTP, BCCVN, LMT,