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resumecpr

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  1. Do you test pace a patient after intially connecting to temp pacer?

    resumecpr replied to RNKPCE's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It sounds like that would be up to the physician. I would definitely put some pacer pads on the patient's chest just in case

  2. And then they called me at Midnight

    resumecpr replied to Tait's topic in General Nursing

    I too work the night shift, and the other night, the supervisor had to call the day shift nurse at 0200 because she forgot to chart a narcotic in the reconciliation book. The supervisor gave her no...

  3. Lost my first patient - could I be in trouble?

    resumecpr replied to southernhospitality's topic in General Nursing

    I have applaud you for thinking to check the patient's blood sugar. Most nurses forget about the simple things first. You did a great job and should be proud of yourself for your effective critical...

  4. Hugs to you floor nurses

    resumecpr replied to frann's topic in General Nursing

    I can't begin to describe how many times I have had to bite my tongue regarding the behaviour of a patient. Sometimes, I find that using the phrase, "I'm sorry you feel that way." after they have...

  5. ACLS certification

    resumecpr replied to jwconn1104's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the others. Don't waste your time and money. Wait until you have graduated. Your place of employment should pay for the course if it is required. Good luck in

  6. New CNA worried might have caught HIV working with HIV positive resident

    resumecpr replied to MarellaMagdalene's topic in General Nursing

    Any time an employee has been exposed to bodily fluids (whether the patient is HIV+ or not) they should report it to their supervisor and go directly to Employee Health for immediate blood tests. I...

  7. Highest Troponin Levels You've Seen?

    resumecpr replied to Dogstar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Try 250. Intubated, IAPB, tombstones. That was a fun

  8. CPR Certification online...

    resumecpr replied to mandi_b_07's topic in General Nursing

    No. And it is not legit. It may look like the card says "American Heart Association" in the top right corner, but it doesn't. Do not be fooled. You need the full 4 hour class every 2 years to stay...

  9. Walking away from nursing after 8 months

    resumecpr replied to HeyHeyitsMaay's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    You would really quit a job that you love because ONE night didn't go as smoothly as you like? I've only been a nurse for 5 years and have probably had over one hundred horrible shifts and never once...

  10. Moving from ICU to ER

    resumecpr replied to momofdna's topic in Emergency

    I went from an extremely busy ED to a 10 bed cardiac ICU about 2 years ago. I sometimes float back to the ED for a change in scenery. For one, it's much more difficult to turn your patients on a...

  11. Please,please give me some guidance here...

    resumecpr replied to bluemorningglory's topic in General Nursing

    Do not apologize for something you didn't know. "You don't know what you don't know." - As my Critical Care School instructor once told me. I do agree that you should toughen up. There are old,...

  12. Canadian New Grad Looking for work in San Jose CA-HELP

    resumecpr replied to monlee's topic in General Nursing

    I have 5 years of critical care and ED experience! Never could have gotten that as a new grad in Canada. It's been great! Super hot though. Moving out west (Nevada) in a few months to try my luck...

  13. Canadian New Grad Looking for work in San Jose CA-HELP

    resumecpr replied to monlee's topic in General Nursing

    Look for a hospital the offers a program specifically for new grads, like a versant or critical/progressive care program. All I had to do was walk in and ask if they have any nursing jobs. It may...

  14. Canadian New Grad Looking for work in San Jose CA-HELP

    resumecpr replied to monlee's topic in General Nursing

    I know exactly how you feel. I've been working in NC for 5 years. Got hired after walking in the HR door with RN and a heartbeat. I went through the entire VisaScreen process, obtained my TN and...

  15. Spouse Turning Nonsupportive During NP School

    resumecpr replied to danceswithsnakes's topic in General Nursing

    Unless he is the "stay at home" dad for your toddler or younger, he needs to get a job. Just because he is not supportive of you doesn't mean your marriage is failing. Have you taken the time to ask...

  16. Giving Report to Day Shift...advice please

    resumecpr replied to beeble's topic in General Nursing

    Nursing is a 24/7 job. Our patients will almost always need to toilet during shift change, doctors and/or family will call for an update during shift change. No matter what happens during your...

  17. Pt. on vent in cardiac arrest - would she continue breathing?

    resumecpr replied to jetson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just out of curiosity, where did you go to nursing

  18. The worst code you've seen?

    resumecpr replied to jesshopper12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Coded a post-op patient the other night in the ICU (where the nurses are supposed to be ACLS gurus). The team leader asked for the lifepak to be charged to 300 and the nurse at that station did not...

  19. A Nurse who doesn't wash hands

    resumecpr replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    Not only is your preceptor putting herself at risk for infection, etc, she is also putting her patients, family and other hospital employees at risk. I would politely remind her about infection...

  20. Sudden VTACH to VFIB

    resumecpr replied to Rise Against's topic in General Nursing

    Reperfusion? Does the patient move him/herself? Perhaps the left chest tube is up against the