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  1. CKMB ratio

    ethelbsnrn replied to cpeubob's topic in Cardiac

    As I read the previous posts re: cardiac enzymes , I figured-out the answer to my aboved-question. The Trop I will be elevated for as long as 8 days, so we need to check the CKMB with the ratio to...

  2. CKMB ratio

    ethelbsnrn replied to cpeubob's topic in Cardiac

    With the formula above, it is just actually figuring-out what part (in percentage) of total CK is the MB isoenzyme ...simply, 7.3 (MB) is 2.5% of 290 (CPK). If Trop I is more specific to the heart and...

  3. CKMB ratio

    ethelbsnrn replied to cpeubob's topic in Cardiac

    Why not order CK and Trop I only? CK to check if skeletal muscles are injured amd Trop I to see if cardiac muscles are involved. What is ckmb-ck ratio

  4. New Grad RN starting salary

    ethelbsnrn replied to newgrad2005's topic in California Nursing

    I think that is low for San Diego. Why don't you scout on Sacramento areas?Kaiser or Sutter? I heard the are offering 32-33/ hr for new grads, and bennies are

  5. feeling like there's a lump in my troat

    ethelbsnrn replied to rica75's topic in General Nursing

    I have the same problem, too. In addition to that lump feeling, I am clearing out my throat all the time, and am able to spit out thick, yellow secretions (sometimes brownish to bloody). Went to the...

  6. away from the heart

    ethelbsnrn posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    I have seen a peripheral IV inserted with the cath tip pointing away from the heart (eg. inserted in the forearm and cath tip pointing to the wrisT). So, unusual, fully-looking. But I looked up the...

  7. working weekends

    ethelbsnrn replied to Roni725's topic in California Nursing

    I work every weekend, 3 12's, 36 hrs/ week, and paid 40 hours, that is aside from the weekend differential. There's also 16 hrs/shift, 32 hrs/week ,and paid 40 hrs, aside from the weekend...

  8. Write RN without CGFNS in California

    ethelbsnrn replied to leena_santhosh's topic in California Nursing

    Well, she is from saudi arabia and not from india,phils,or china...that means she is not under the new restriction. We have nurses here in Texas that came from India and worked as CNA's under working...

  9. University Of Michigan

    ethelbsnrn posted a topic in Michigan Nursing

    ANN ARBOR - anybody from there? How is it working in that

  10. Chronic Sinusitis - Suffering!!

    ethelbsnrn replied to Phenomenon's topic in General Nursing

    I went directly to ENT doctor, had CT of my sinuses that same day. Found out it was not congested. She sugested the nasal irrigation which is: 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda in 240 oz distilled...

  11. Wanting to Work in California, I need to know everything.

    ethelbsnrn replied to Nurseboi's topic in California Nursing

    My specialty is CVICU, ICU, CCU, which hospital would you recommend in California that is excellent in their critical care

  12. 50k sign-on bonus

    ethelbsnrn replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in Texas Nursing

    I forgot to mention, on top of that there is a $24,000 relocation allowance. And, I asked about what will happen if I am not happy and will leave the facility before the contract ends. They have a...

  13. Seven Lines

    ethelbsnrn replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    I am crying, too. Nice

  14. On an average...how much does RNs and LVN new grads make in Sothern California?

    ethelbsnrn replied to CaliNurs06's topic in California Nursing

    how about in escondido?anybody from

  15. CCRN Exam?

    ethelbsnrn replied to LesJenRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    What reviewer helped you most? QUOTE=heartICU]I just took mine last Friday and passed. As it was my first CCRN exam, I had no experience with the previous version. However, I finished the test in an...

  16. Competency tool for CABG?

    ethelbsnrn posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Need help on a competency tool that will help check-off nurses orienting to take care of s/p open-heart surgeries. Does anyone know of a good website? Thanks,

  17. California nurses - happier?

    ethelbsnrn replied to Hopegirl's topic in California Nursing

    A lot of nurses here in Texas are contemplating of working in California. Are they really happy

  18. pap smears

    ethelbsnrn replied to Lateefa's topic in Ob/Gyn

    In our unit, CCU/ICU, LPN's can even take care of s/p CABG, do blood transfusions (after IV competency). They are LPN's for 20-25 yrs already in that same

  19. New Grad pay scale in Houston

    ethelbsnrn replied to luilui_604's topic in Texas Nursing

    I believe this is right. Two of my co-employees chose to come back from Austin because of the pay salary that

  20. echocardiogram

    ethelbsnrn replied to hael171972's topic in Cardiac

    wrong post ,

  21. What does Charge Nurse really mean?

    ethelbsnrn replied to redwinggirlie's topic in General Nursing

    And don't forget he (the charge nurse) has his own patients to take care,

  22. Competency tool for CABG?

    ethelbsnrn replied to ethelbsnrn's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In CVICU. After they come back from the CV OR. Thanks so

  23. Foreign MDs becoming US CRNAs

    ethelbsnrn replied to calgal's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    REP, Are you practising nursing in the US? If not, how could you compare the atmosphere here in the US with that in the Phils? Please, don't make it appear that foreign nurses are not as good as the...

  24. Would you still take the CCRN exam...?

    ethelbsnrn replied to MaleAPRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree! Which anesthesia school will you be

  25. Floating all the time, very low census

    ethelbsnrn replied to CCURN's topic in General Nursing

    Texas here. low census too. Some staff are already complaining of not completing there hours (80 hrs), PTO already used