CCL RN

CCL RN RN

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  1. EKG Help: 3 vs 5 vs 12 lead

    CCL RN replied to thejackattack21's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely transports are using 3 leads and actually there is nothing wrong with that. Yes, all medic trucks have 12 lead ecgs, but that's for a snapshot, not for monitoring. You don't keep someone on...

  2. Any cath lab RNs required to take the RCIS?

    CCL RN replied to inthelab's topic in Cardiac

    I'm not a fan of being replaced by someone without a license. Luckily for me, we ONLY employ RTs (rad tech) and RNs. No EMTs, resp therapists, or PCTs. The RNs can rotate through all the roles but...

  3. Any cath lab RNs required to take the RCIS?

    CCL RN replied to inthelab's topic in Cardiac

    Not for me. I asked if I needed it and was told it was like getting your CCRN-meaning, it was not required, but nice if you have it. Seems like it's different now then previous versions? I think you...

  4. Study kits for cardiac cath lab nurse

    CCL RN replied to jiraporn's topic in Cardiac

    How long did you orient to the role of circulator? Have you learned the role of the monitor? The role of the scrubber is the hardest part, and should be saved for last when you are completely oriented...

  5. Diagnosis

    CCL RN replied to Fatmah Jabr's topic in Cardiac

    Honestly? This is an orgy of information. I knew the diagnosis just from the one line patient profile, but each and every thing in your list reiterates the same thing. Think back to what you are...

  6. med-surg tele & step down unit... how are they different?

    CCL RN replied to curlygirl8's topic in Cardiac

    Nope. Step down is just a place where they are stable but too sick for the floor. Typically the assignment is only 3-4. I think you'd do quite well in ICU. When you interview, tell them all the stuff...

  7. state-of-the-art procedure known as therapeutic hypothermia

    CCL RN replied to Kurious RN's topic in Cardiac

    I agree, not state of the art. Sure, we can get some pretty fancy ways of cooling a pt down, but its pretty basic stuff. Get them cold, keep them cold for 24 hrs, and then cross your fingers for...

  8. med-surg tele & step down unit... how are they different?

    CCL RN replied to curlygirl8's topic in Cardiac

    Honestly? Sounds like you should work in an ICU. Especially if you were able to handle 4 of these pts…It's time. Btw, The only other thing to do with an art sheath is transduce

  9. New Onset AFIB..Is it an emergency?

    CCL RN replied to JerseyGirl73's topic in Cardiac

    Any rhythm can constitute an emergency. What matters is the pts response. Treat the pt not the monitor is a mantra you will hear over and over. Let's rephrase your question to illustrate my point: New...

  10. SL Nitro Error...How is this possible?

    CCL RN replied to al7139's topic in Cardiac

    OMG...! The real question is, does she give an entire bottle q5x3??? I'm sure she didn't but this is quite reckless behavior that endangers her pts. Wonder what else she has done....

  11. Cath Lab Nurse vs. Telemetry and CCU Nurse?

    CCL RN replied to bethiegirl's topic in Cardiac

    Lol. That's supposed to say 5 years experience, instead of 5

  12. To hold or not Hold=That is the Question

    CCL RN replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    It can be tough. But remember that they have low BPs and HRs because of these meds. Meaning: the meds are doing their job, so we need to continue to let them work. If there are no parameters, and the...

  13. Pushing Hydralazine

    CCL RN replied to Key_'s topic in Cardiac

    Pushing hydralizine too fast can cause reflex tachycardia. It was one of the very first things that I learned before I administered it. CV Pharmacology: Direct Acting

  14. New grad in Cardiac Cath Lab Recovery???

    CCL RN replied to MissBrittanyRN's topic in Cardiac

    That's not true at all, FYI. We have several hospitals in my town that do interventional caths with no CT surg back

  15. IV contrast Dye in the Cath Lab

    CCL RN replied to GoNightingale's topic in Cardiac

    And

  16. Cath Lab Nurse vs. Telemetry and CCU Nurse?

    CCL RN replied to bethiegirl's topic in Cardiac

    Ain't that the truth!! I had 5 hrs ICU experience and the amount of work I do in the cath lab blows that away. And ICU or ED experience is vital for the lab. This is no place for