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  1. Paperless in PACU

    CVSDnurse replied to thisismylicense.rn's topic in PACU

    I am on week 4 of orientation to the PACU from the Cath lab. Both areas utilize 100% electronic charting, although they use different systems. In both areas I have experienced your situation with one...

  2. ER to CATH lab?

    CVSDnurse replied to wayover20's topic in General Nursing

    I have been in the cath lab for 4 years now, at 3 different hospitals and every lab had its own quirks. I suggest you take some time to observe for a day or so in the lab, get a feel for the...

  3. Need advice about making drug cards!!! Please Help me...

    CVSDnurse replied to KibbsRNstudent's topic in General Nursing

    Ditch the computer-hand written in a format (and size) that works for you with abreviations that you know- keep all your cards- you will see repeat drugs and will not have to rewrite them for the next...

  4. What to ask at an interview?

    CVSDnurse replied to MILPN's topic in General Nursing

    1- ask to meet the staff-a lot can be learned from non-verbal interactions-make sure to ask them if they spend time together outside of work- will give you an idea about how well people work together...

  5. Clinical Rotations

    CVSDnurse replied to tperk83's topic in General Nursing

    The actual time at the hospital day of clinical was about 4 hours. Your instructor should be able to tell you that requirement specifically. The unpredictable time was the prep the night before. I...

  6. Charting by exception...

    CVSDnurse replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    my first charting note is a quick head to toe general assesment of areas not covered clearly in the checks, the next 4 hour chart is often "no change from previous note" but never leave out anything...

  7. 8 hour shift vs. 12 hour shift - your opinion...

    CVSDnurse replied to TovaFlynn's topic in General Nursing

    When I first started at my current job, my first opportunity to work 12 hour shifts, I opted for 8 hours. I felt they would allow me to be there more frequently and in shorter bursts to learn what I...

  8. Do you feel you were adequately prepared to practice nursing when you graduated?

    CVSDnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    The most important thing I learned in nursing school was to "ask if you don't know" and that noone can know everything. They stressed the importance of experienced staff members and looking for a job...

  9. Do you feel that Nurses are underpaid and overworked?

    CVSDnurse replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I have only recently gone from Long Term Care to a Cardiac Step Down unit. I think that one example of how nurses are over worked and under paid is that RN's are now resposible for rmoving arterial...