CVmursenary

CVmursenary

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  1. New nurse with bad preceptor in the CCU

    CVmursenary replied to Emmy2001's topic in Critical Care

    You shouldn't need a list; just think about the medication. Medications that alter blood pressure should definitely not be turned off especially when they are being given in high doses. Levophed,...

  2. Paramedic interested in becoming a NICU RN

    CVmursenary replied to CCParamedic91's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Your experience makes you a perfect fit for the NICU as a new graduate RN. If you have cared for neonates in the field you should at least come in with a level of comfort that most new graduates...

  3. In need of some pointers!!

    CVmursenary replied to khooters13's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    You do not have to be a paramedic in most states. I also want to do flight and am working in ICU. After a year or two in ICU i plan on working ER with per diem ICU. Should be able to competitively...

  4. progressive care to CVICU?

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

    the book "12 lead confidence" is very good. It is a workbook that allows you to work through all sorts of different 12 leads and helps you understand the physiology. If you work through the whole...

  5. Trying to move west coast (CA, OR, WA). Job prospects for new grads?

    CVmursenary replied to sboet's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I went to school in Oregon and am working in california. Portland area is near impossible to work in hospital without experience. California is better but also very saturated. Good

  6. Nurse with Dilated Cardiomyopathy/ICD?

    CVmursenary replied to blessmyheart's topic in Nursing Career

    This should not hinder your dreams unless you have a pretty severe intolerance to mild/moderate

  7. Recently interviewed: I said: "No, no, no, no...."

    CVmursenary replied to diligent-trooper's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Not really understanding your reasoning. Sounds like you could have learned a lot with this job. You have to be willing to learn on your own and from your co-workers. Codes can happen when lab...

  8. preparation for flight nursing

    CVmursenary replied to newgraduate52012's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I think the best way to train for this would be by starting in an adult ICU then going to trauma ER and then getting some peds ICU

  9. Operating Rroom nurse to Cardiac icu nurse.

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

    I would stick it out in the OR as a nurse for awhile. CV OR training is difficult to get and opportunities will be bright for you having done that. You would probably be expected to stick around for...

  10. Cedars-Sinai vs Keck Hospital of USC

    CVmursenary replied to rcon's topic in MICU, SICU

    sounds like you will get more variety at cedars. I think you will find more hemodynamic issues in the surgical ICU as opposed to the neuro icu which will be desirable experience to anesthesia...

  11. ACLS requires a doctor's order?

    CVmursenary replied to BUNightingale's topic in Critical Care

    I think a any nurse should initiate ALS if aware of algorithms and situation. I think saving a life is more important than not doing anything and worrying about legal situations. Should be a good...

  12. Not many Black/African American nurses working in the ICU's

    CVmursenary replied to i-njoy-being-a-nurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Indeed no healthcare facility will formally hold any group to a different standard; but there can be a covert racism involved in hiring which cannot be proven nor questioned because so many factors go...

  13. Throwing veggies

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

    either that or the patient really hates

  14. Are doctor offices likely to hire new grad RNs?

    CVmursenary replied to emptyboxcars's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Yes, if you are

  15. CRNA Schools No Experience Required

    CVmursenary replied to utahskiier's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not so fast. Why dont you do 5 minutes of research on your own and answer your own question. Nursing education is lacking and ICU experience will be much more useful than your

  16. LOW GPA, chances of getting a job

    CVmursenary replied to Bella2004's topic in California Nursing

    I would apply at places that dont attract the high levels of new grads like those you listed. Those facilities often look through hundreds of resumes and have no choice but to select those with high...

  17. Considering Critical Care

    CVmursenary replied to calfro87's topic in Critical Care

    $1 for nights, that is horrible; much less than what i used to get as a

  18. Will computers take over the CRNA profession?

    CVmursenary replied to MosquitoXEL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wow, it can even be controlled from a pda. Maybe you could work from home with

  19. What are my chances of getting into the CVICU?

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

    you can only take ccrn if you have ICU experience; that is my understanding. I would walk in to speak with a manager at the facility you are interested

  20. Anybody had an interview with SF county jail?

    CVmursenary replied to aorta666's topic in California Nursing

    Awesome, is that the place you can make + $200,000 doing

  21. Anyone have any good critical care questions to quiz me on?

    CVmursenary replied to nurse678's topic in Critical Care

    what if the wedge was behind the clot?, wouldnt it have a high

  22. Anyone have any good critical care questions to quiz me on?

    CVmursenary replied to nurse678's topic in Critical Care

    i think rap and pap would be elevated and the wedge would be elevated but not reflect left atrial preload

  23. ECG interpretation

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

    i was in your shoes recently and read Rapid interpretation of EKG's as well as a 12 lead work book. I feel pretty confident know with

  24. Anyone have any good critical care questions to quiz me on?

    CVmursenary replied to nurse678's topic in Critical Care

    fluid bolus as far as i know. This should elevate a lowering bp by increasing

  25. how important is GPA?

    CVmursenary replied to sourapril's topic in General Nursing

    No GPA does not reflect who i perceive myself to be. I'm bashing on nursing school itself, not all of academics. I like nursing i just feel that the education could be more pathophysiology based...