eCCU

eCCU

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  1. Average size of ICU's - when is it too big?

    eCCU replied to mgchat76's topic in Critical Care

    52 bed CV recovery with 4 beds pod design 1 charge for 2 pods 1 main pyxis for 2 pods/1 pharmacist 2pharm techs, 2 nurse educators. ....that's the largest one I have seen so far.....not counting...

  2. Discouraged from becoming and NP because I hate critical care

    eCCU replied to koster22's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Have you thought of working in med surg pedi or adult? Its probably the best place if you are considering PNP or FNP plus the patients are more stable you do not have to stress when you leave work

  3. Esme Needs Your Prayers and Well Wishes

    eCCU replied to tnbutterfly - Mary's topic in General Nursing

    So sorry to hear that. wishing her a quick

  4. Your PROPOFOL stories wanted

    eCCU replied to RNNCcicu98's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    AACN had a good article on "propofol infusion syndrome" published june 2008. I remember it because it was very interesting case study included and I presented it to my staff back then....worth taking...

  5. Could anyone help me better understand this code ?

    eCCU replied to neurontin's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hahaha delphine22.....that brings up some memories. ..very

  6. ICU pay differential?

    eCCU replied to Mr. Murse's topic in Critical Care

    Different pay for critical care like icus, cathlabs, ir, er vs med surg. But then again its rough for both but medsurg can always call rapid response when the pt goes bad and they take over. The rest...

  7. Texas Tech FNP Spring 2014

    eCCU replied to mgtrz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

  8. Texas Tech FNP Spring 2014

    eCCU replied to mgtrz's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Congratulations on the acceptance! Inbox me if you can. If not here are the basics....it's a very competitive program to get into so congrats. That being said it is also one of the most organized...

  9. Texas Tech and Texas A&M Accelerated BSN

    eCCU replied to JordanN713's topic in Texas Nursing

    As Texas Tech graduate both bachelors and masters, I can't say enough positives about the school the staff is suppotive, the business office is even better. I would recommend Lubbock campus they have...

  10. back to work after 15 months off

    eCCU replied to jensfbay's topic in Critical Care

    Add critical care CEUs on your portfolio and attend local AACN meetings inquire on how you can be included as a presenter and

  11. How do I handle poor standards of care at a new job?

    eCCU replied to Kalipso's topic in Emergency

    Kalipso.....my advice CYB all your patients don't worry about your coworkers and their care do the best for your patients and go home sleep comfortably. Otherwise you are going to drive yourself and...

  12. Texas TMC ICU interview questions

    eCCU replied to Kissunshine's topic in Critical Care

    Hi Kissunshine check you

  13. New nurse and critical patients

    eCCU replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    Hahaha. ... just remember it sucks to be a new nurse around july in a busy teaching hospital!!! So make friends with a senior nurse=best advice......all new residents roll up then it's the blind...

  14. New nurse and critical patients

    eCCU replied to fencer1119's topic in Emergency

    I agree with above post, before your education dept signed you off for high risk cases drip titration understanding criterion should have been met ...different bp targets for htn emergency, brain...

  15. US graduate nurse with F1 student visa need sponsorship

    eCCU replied to sbsurfer-rn's topic in Immigration Advice

    A few years ago I has a colleague with the same dilemma. I know employment opportunities have decreased but she had to leave the city went to a smaller border town that was willing to sponsor and...

  16. Texas TMC ICU interview questions

    eCCU replied to Kissunshine's topic in Critical Care

    Please do tell.....

  17. Texas TMC ICU interview questions

    eCCU replied to Kissunshine's topic in Critical Care

    It would help if you had a department or hospital but I understand :-) welcome to TMC Houston lots of research and technology in medicine than anywhere else:-) I would advice you to familiarize...

  18. ER nurse to FNP

    eCCU replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    If you want to work with critical care patients thats is unavoidable since you have to take call for your colleagues at some point. Other option is to go with specialty clinic and no hospital...

  19. ER nurse to FNP

    eCCU replied to friendlylark's topic in Emergency

    FNP is more preventative care ACNP is more acute care. Case and point FNPs do not do rotations in critical care but more in primary care. If you wish to see what you learn in school ICU may not be the...

  20. NP vs PA vs CNS

    eCCU replied to OriolesMagic's topic in Advanced Practice

    I will correct that point. Anyone can attend P.A school if they have a bachelor degree. Had a friend who was a history major that applied and got in.... Needless to say ended up quitting. .. the 12...

  21. EKG Competency fail

    eCCU replied to badgernurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    For lack of better I have to say I have seen these tactics used by management to get rid of experienced staff or staff under pension system that will cost more money to bring in newbies that are...

  22. when to start compressions?

    eCCU replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

  23. Icu Nursing isn't for me help

    eCCU replied to RN-icu's topic in Critical Care

    Patient educator for diabetes patients admitted in the hospital might be of interest to you :-) doesn't require an MSN like the Nurse Educator in most places but it doesn't hurt to have one...

  24. What does 1:1 mean exactly?

    eCCU replied to catlunde's topic in Critical Care

    Actually it does depend on your Board of Nursing and how far they go to protecting pt safety. ... Safe Harbor (SHPR), which may be initiated by a LVN, RN or APN prior to accepting an assignment or...

  25. What does 1:1 mean exactly?

    eCCU replied to catlunde's topic in Critical Care

    TigerRN2013 ....is right depends on the facility policy as well as your Board of Nursing rules and regulations. My facility charge doesn't take on any patients and yes that decision did not come...