SanFranSRNA

SanFranSRNA

CIC, CVICU, MSICU, NeuroICU

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  1. Graduating in 4 weeks and have a big question!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to RoxyG22182's topic in General Nursing

    My first new grad job was in Reno Nevada. The starting pay is about 29 dollars per hour. Good

  2. Anyone Interviewed with UCLA New Grad Residency

    SanFranSRNA replied to expo4u's topic in California Nursing

    I started at 23 as a new grad also....It's a pretty decent wages considering the state of the economy. I was able to pay all my bills and put some money aside into the saving

  3. California nurses--- Do you REALLY get to eat meals?

    SanFranSRNA replied to Riseupandnurse's topic in California Nursing

    Yup I second that. I'm currently a traveler from Nevada. At my current facility, the charge nurses will go around and ask if you have already taken your break if not he/she will cover for you during...

  4. Csc/cmc

    SanFranSRNA replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WOW!....Are you serious????????? That's

  5. Csc/cmc

    SanFranSRNA replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Cool...thanks you guys...Now I can't wait to update my resume with my newly earned

  6. Csc/cmc

    SanFranSRNA replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi everyone, I took the CMC today and I passed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Jake RN, CCRN CSC

  7. CMC-is this enough?

    SanFranSRNA replied to putmetosleep's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just took and passed the CMC today. It was pretty detailed. I studied for two weeks on and off while at work. I work in a busy cardiac ICU/ cardiac surgery unit. I took the CSC exam last year...

  8. Opening a new heart program

    SanFranSRNA replied to lotlie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm currently involving in a Cardiac Surgery training program at my hospital. The qualifications are as follows: at least one year of ICU experience, 6 hours class in iABP, 6 hours hemodynamic class,...

  9. Csc/cmc

    SanFranSRNA replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I took the CSC test last year and I thought it was harder than the CCRN. I studied for a month and used Bojar as a study

  10. Northern Nevada

    SanFranSRNA replied to FERN-tastic's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm also an employee with Renown. So far... I LOVE

  11. What should I bring to Thailand?

    SanFranSRNA replied to tanthalas's topic in General Nursing

    WOW how did you get in to that? I was born in Thailand but relocated to the US 20 years ago? I would like to go back and practice nursing for a few week as

  12. Is this a common trait in a charge nurse?

    SanFranSRNA replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone! Here is my 2 cents to this charge nurse trait discussion. I worked in a busy intensive/surgical unit for about 2 years before becoming a charge nurse. Now that I'm doing a charge...

  13. please help with these ABG's

    SanFranSRNA replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    How about giving this PT some Diamox to get rid of the base. Hopefully we can achieved the diuretic effect plus getting rid of excess

  14. Iabp...

    SanFranSRNA replied to BSN_DEC_2006's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In our facility, we use Autocat2. It's great! Normally, when patient came back from OR or cath lab with balloon pump they will have two A-lines. One attaches with the pump itself and another a line...

  15. Info on L.A. County College of Nursing & Allied Health

    SanFranSRNA replied to wooosp's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated from there and I LOVE the program. Of course there are certain things I don't like about the program but over all I am extremely happy with my decision to go there. I was well prepare...

  16. Question about rhythms

    SanFranSRNA replied to mountainnurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    V fib Sinus brady Sinus tach A fib This question seems to be a bit unfair if no other information is provided. Bradycaria at what rate? Sinus tach at what rate? and A fib with RVR or controlled...

  17. Need Help With Balloon Pump!!!!!!!!!!!!

    SanFranSRNA replied to adean's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hmmmm I would not accept such assignment if I'm not comfortable with the equipment. IABP needs special training. I work in cardiovascular ICU and only RN who is balloon trained can take balloon pump...

  18. Excessive secretions No Gag Any Ideas senior nurses?????

    SanFranSRNA replied to kampswas's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hmmmmm I would really question Versed gtt at the rate of 40mg/hour. In CCU, we often use 4-6mg of versed IVP for cardioversion. With 4-6mg of versed, the person is often pretty sedated already. I...

  19. Anybody hear from L.A. County Program?

    SanFranSRNA replied to michellesrndream's topic in California Nursing

    I graduated from County and highly recommend the program. Great

  20. Anyone working at Washoe Medical Center?

    SanFranSRNA posted a topic in Nevada Nursing

    Hi guys and gals I'm about to graduate with ADN in December 2005. My wife and I are moving to Reno by the end of december. I was wondering if anyone of you guys are working at Washoe Medical center...

  21. I'm starting to get a bit "scared" about my position as new grad in ICU

    SanFranSRNA replied to LilRedRN1973's topic in General Nursing

    I'm working at the same hospital but in a different unit. I have a total of 12 weeks orientation for CVICU and CCU. For the first two weeks, part of the day was on computer class called ECCO and the...

  22. Anyone working at Washoe Medical Center?

    SanFranSRNA replied to SanFranSRNA's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Yes I ended up working up on the fourth floor CIC. I like it a lot. Can't really say that I LOVE it. I love my preceptors. I've learned a lot from them and will con't to learn a lot more from my...

  23. Dobutrex

    SanFranSRNA replied to TennRN2004's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dobutamine can also vasodilate thus may lower some

  24. The future of nursing salaries?

    SanFranSRNA replied to Rephaim's topic in General Nursing

    What did nurses make back in the past few decades? I mean, when did it go from a pink-collor assistant job to the career it is now? What are you implying exactly? Nurses have a lot of responsibility...

  25. Do you hire new grads in you ICU?

    SanFranSRNA replied to twiceaslucky's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Here is another new grad. I graduated in december of 2005 and moved to another state. I have been working as a RN for four months now. ACLS, PALS and IABP certified. There are always going to be...