eCCU

eCCU

CCU, CVICU, Cath Lab, MICU, Endoscopy.

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  1. How can we make the process of report from ER to floor better?

    eCCU replied to nrsang97's topic in Emergency

  2. How can we make the process of report from ER to floor better?

    eCCU replied to nrsang97's topic in Emergency

    In my hospital each nurse has their phone that they carry with them around. Floor nurses get an SBAR faxed to the receiving unit with the ER nurse tel#. The secretary then verifies with ER nurse SBAR...

  3. ESRD careplan help - risk of infection

    eCCU replied to DSCCnsg14's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    There are a lot of Nursing dx for patients with ESRD, just provide your patient assessment. For example what are the lab values to determine electrolyte imbalance, what does the skin assessment state?...

  4. New Cardiac Cath Lab

    eCCU replied to Bwise3487's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Sadie47....unfortunately when ...ish hits the fan you are expected to do a whole lot than just monitor mostly because your interventional cardiologist will be too busy trying to put in a temporary...

  5. New Cardiac Cath Lab

    eCCU replied to Bwise3487's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I would also suggest you look in to your state nurse practice act rules and regulations. What its defined as Prudent nurse as well as, if you are eventually supposed to do everything as in assist in...

  6. New Cardiac Cath Lab

    eCCU replied to Bwise3487's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am in a pretty big medical center and i remember we were to train our sister hospital to open a Cath lab, but the chief canceled the whole thing because they didn't offer a CV surgery team on stand...

  7. New Cardiac Cath Lab

    eCCU replied to Bwise3487's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Huh......i hope your organization is willing to pay for the training. You can probably contact American College of Cardiovascular Nurses, or you can contact a big hospital with a large Cath lab for...

  8. Pulled to other floors?

    eCCU replied to DroogieRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our nurses only float to other ICUs and they are given the option to take PTO or float. Ps; our Nursing policy also states they have to be notified 2hrs in advance that they are going to be floated...

  9. Rate of sexual harassment occurrences at a hospital?

    eCCU replied to lis4b's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sounds like a scene from "greys

  10. Low census = Crappy staffing, true everywhere?

    eCCU replied to KymmD77's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wao....am so sorry for these unsafe conditions and NO not every place its like this. My hospital ICUs it's always 2patient to 1 Nurse, and some times 1:1, the Charge never has patients and always have...

  11. Does anyone else experience pain from standing all day?

    eCCU replied to Margaritaville's topic in Operating Room

    Good shoes, good posture and strength training exercises and taking good care of yourself drinking enough water and healthy good, personally i get a massage every month because my stress goes to my...

  12. ICU/IMCU Charting

    eCCU replied to ldoellin's topic in Critical Care

    Usually the nurses chart in the room, unless the patient interrupting them too much then they step outside. Fortunately we have computers everywhere you look. I don't know if you have smart text on...

  13. Rash of A-line dislodgements

    eCCU replied to kayern's topic in MICU, SICU

    Have you tried Arterial line STAT LOCK device? We use then for all invasive lines, they don't require suturing but keep the line in

  14. ICU/IMCU Charting

    eCCU replied to ldoellin's topic in Critical Care

    Actually, the great thing with EPIC is that your institution can personalize it according to what they want. As far as double charting not really one just has many ways available to document same...

  15. Uniform/Shoes

    eCCU replied to RJay25's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Shoes "sanita".....very comfy Landau scrubs we have solid blue for all

  16. What is the best stethescope for an ER nurse?

    eCCU replied to ERNURSEFINALLY's topic in Emergency

    Think labs electronic very light and loud works perfectly in a loud

  17. ICU/IMCU Charting

    eCCU replied to ldoellin's topic in Critical Care

    Epic is very user friendly, unless you are double charting. What areas are you having issues with? My hospital uses epic. So far it is my favorite charting

  18. What Graduate Nurse/Internship Programs are available now?

    eCCU replied to kdan's topic in Texas Nursing

    What makes your resume unique? GPA, volunteer projects, any PI projects at your last position?.....Houston hires new nurses all the time but the managers also look for what makes them stands out. Last...

  19. Memorial Hermann is planning on unpaid GN intersnship

    eCCU replied to RNQueen's topic in Texas Nursing

    This is definitely a no bueno situation and an insult to

  20. Over 60, seasoned nurse, fired for not being a "Robot RN."

    eCCU replied to Wise Woman RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Sorry that this happened to you. Perhaps you can check out hospice. I know they would value your experience a whole

  21. Why do some nurse judge?

    eCCU replied to relondnah SNKC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I always avoid engaging in such behavior. As professionals we are taught not to judge and be aware of our biases so that we can provide competent care. Next time any Nurse starts such a conversation...

  22. Documentation in ICU

    eCCU replied to OnlybyHisgraceRN's topic in Critical Care

    EPIC is the best so far i have

  23. Anyone used music as an intervention?

    eCCU replied to mamatara's topic in Critical Care

    All TVs in the patient rooms have the option for music or TV, the nurses can choose the music our ask the family what the patient enjoys and play it for them. As for our procedure rooms they have a...

  24. What is it with nurses and cell phones? Just a vent.

    eCCU replied to fakebee's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Just don't let anyone in if they are late for class. I am sure all nurses can relate to that from nursing school. As for cell violators i would introduce a penalty of 20 min out of class if they can't...

  25. Do Not Work Off The Clock, Nurses!

    eCCU replied to TheCommuter's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    So sorry y'all, huh....this sounds like terrible work conditions!......y'all welcome to work at the Houston Texas medical center:-)....if you don't mind the