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I have seen prejudism go on behind the backs of our women of color as well. However, it is usually by other nurses and not management. Our institution...
Hi. I have worked at two different hospitals in the open heart unit and the patients always come out with Swan Gantz catheters. It is the only way we know for sure how the heart is functioning...
Tina CTICU RN replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing
I too am trying to get out of bedside nursing only after 1 1/2 years of doing it. I was a legal assistant in my former profession. Nursing is not all it is cracked up to be! It is very hard to be...
Tina CTICU RN replied to renerian's topic in Travel
Renerian - I have not heard of this company but it does not mean they cannot get you a good job. I have been checking into travel nursing myself. I checked with American Mobile and Medical Express....
Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in MICU, SICU
Thanks for the info. I was left a message by the nurse recruiter that she wants to make me an offer, but is out of the office today. So, Monday I will return her call and get the offer to work in...
Tina CTICU RN replied to Tina CTICU RN's topic in MICU, SICU
So basically you are assessing that the surgical site is dry and intact as well as making sure there is no retroperitoneal bleeding? Do you have a lot of titrating of
I currently work in the CTICU 50 miles one-way from my house. I have interviewed for the SICU at a hospital much closer to my home. Can someone give me insight into the SICU and what it has to...
Tina CTICU RN replied to ladydi94956's topic in MICU, SICU
Do not feel you are incompetent. I had the same situation occur when I went to work at an ICU near my house. I had previously worked for a very large reputable hospital recovering open hearts. I...
Hi! I graduated and went right into recover post open heart & thoracic patients in the CTICU. It is definitely challenging, but I have learned so much in one year. I do not know if you will...