CVmursenary

CVmursenary

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  1. Infusing in the Yellow PA Port on A swan

    CVmursenary replied to xtian's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In addition to infusing in the distal port; it is also unsafe to have a PA without transducing it as it could be wedged. Sounds like it should have been

  2. Insight for a successful transition from CCU to CVSICU?

    CVmursenary replied to Asherah's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Recovering open hearts is really fun because the patients usually do really well and are up in about in less than 24 hours. There is generally protocol for extubation and you will learn to know which...

  3. Best paid nursing jobs?

    CVmursenary replied to william1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Staff Nurse jobs in parts of California pay the most. 50 60 70 an hour is not uncommon. I got a per diem at kaiser at $60 an hour with 2 years

  4. Vasopressor and Inotrope Titration Orders

    CVmursenary replied to RN Nick's topic in MICU, SICU

    Same thing at my place; its really a shame because those medications don't just affect 1 parameter so it really worsens patient

  5. Food police?

    CVmursenary replied to mschelee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    they can eat whatever they want; I will tell them the side effects of the food that they want to eat but I personally do not care if they choose to follow my advice or

  6. Any recommendation on ICU apps

    CVmursenary replied to sarahneeyah's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you want a reference; get the Manual of Perioperative care of Adult Cardiac Surgery; it is very in depth and should able to educate you on all things cardiac

  7. PAWP

    CVmursenary replied to LNRN11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Where i work, anesthesia does not even advance the PAC into a wedged position on insertion. Also you'd have to be pretty inattentive to not notice an accidental wedge; it looks nothing like a proper...

  8. "Difficult" Patients

    CVmursenary replied to Vespertinas's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    treat them like any patient; assess them and givem their meds and shut the door; call it a

  9. Are swans going "out of style?"

    CVmursenary replied to TemperStripe's topic in MICU, SICU

    We get patients into the chair with a

  10. Time Management for the Not So New Grad

    CVmursenary replied to stephanie.felder5's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Biggest time management tip from me is to Bathe the patient at the beginning of shift; this is really the best way to assess them anyways so just knock it all out at the

  11. RCU ( Respiratory Care Unit) experience for CRNA school

    CVmursenary replied to CVICU RN25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    No; without invasive monitoring, you will not be titrating medication. Its probably a unit for stable

  12. RNs pulling pleural chest tubes

    CVmursenary replied to PCarson's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I pull these too; just ask them to inhale, pull with vasaline dressing and hold pressure for a minute or 2 and place pressure

  13. EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretations

    CVmursenary replied to KSHOCARO's topic in Cardiac

    "Rapid Interpretation of EKG's" teaches the physiology of an EKG; much better way to learn than memorizing

  14. Chest Tube Question

    CVmursenary replied to lima470's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just because its kinked doesnt mean it caused a pneumothorax; if it was bleeding or draining sanguinous fluid quickly then that is possible. Did much drainage come out after it was straightened

  15. ICU or ER?...Dec 2012 Grad

    CVmursenary replied to fhsu_nurse's topic in Critical Care

    I am a pretty new nurse working in ICU but i am able to pick up shifts in the ER. I dont think my facility would allow new ER nurses to work in the ICU. Working in ICU allows you to get comfortable...

  16. How did you break into CTICU?

    CVmursenary replied to SICU_Murse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    yea you should be able to at least interview with your experience. Maybe the job was already given to somebody but posted online. I know places have to post jobs to the public even if they already...

  17. Question about fair travel pay rates

    CVmursenary replied to nursejxn's topic in Travel

    That is horrible. How could you work for that. I'm a new grad and i make alot more than

  18. Admitting an open chest pt

    CVmursenary replied to volunteerpioneer's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Do not turn them; you could puncture their heart with the

  19. Considering going from CVICU to Cath Lab

    CVmursenary replied to jlh131's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I too work in cardiothoracic icu and am interested in Cath Lab. You should take the opportunity to go cath lab. Dont know if you have noticed but cath lab nurses get paid very well. You will likely...

  20. Need input from NIGHT SHIFT nurses

    CVmursenary replied to meanmaryjean's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Manager not being there is nightshift

  21. Nurse Ratched

    CVmursenary replied to Stormy8's topic in Cardiac

    There is always something that goes unplanned during a shift and some nurses act like it never happens to them and will give you attitude during report. Do you best to ignore it and just

  22. Travel Nursing US (San Fo) vs Riyadh,Saudi for 1 year

    CVmursenary replied to MissRN80's topic in Travel

    If you land a job in SF you'll be making twice what you'd be making in Saudi Arabia; and you wont be treated like a second class citizen

  23. proper orientation for CTICU

    CVmursenary replied to rn6889's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I got 8 weeks in cticu as a new grad. You will likely not be taking fresh hearts after 8 weeks; more training will

  24. Something that has been bothering me

    CVmursenary replied to Griffin123's topic in MICU, SICU

    yes; every nurse is a jackass, very

  25. Religious hospitals?

    CVmursenary replied to vwgirl22's topic in California Nursing

    I have worked at an adventist hospital and it is much like any other. You are only expected to comply with the professional/social standards of the religion while on duty which are basically just...