LaneDoesCare

:redbeathe I feel am so pleased that I can add something to your postings. Being a new gal on the block I'm soaking it all up. CT of heart in our unit has recently started being preprepped with toprol 50 mg the night prior and 25 mg 2 hours prior to the exam as someone already discussed. I consult with the ordering physician to verify the patient's tolerance and he writes the prescription. This then places the premedication responsibility on the ordering MD. Thus far I have not needed to administer any further medication other than the Nitroglycerine. The radiologist prefers the heart rate at 60 for the test. By the way, I want to thank you for the assistance you offered me since just getting my feet wet.

So glad I found all of you and would love to network. Found myself in a difficult but challenging situation. All the Radiology nurses left or are on an extended illness. You're looking at the new charge nurse. I do have a wealth of critical and ER experience. Trying to put this all together and get some organization going. Need to find all the resources I can to assist me. In process of writing procedures,,,,wanting to start with each area at a time. Working on the Stress Lab now. I'm like a sponge folks....soaking in everything I can. Basics have been laid down, but a lot of refinement needs to be placed. Thank you all so much for any help you can offer. We are a full service department, including interventionalists. Think you can picture my delimma.