eCCU

eCCU

CCU, CVICU, Cath Lab, MICU, Endoscopy.

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  1. CNA's passing meds?

    eCCU replied to aachavez's topic in General Nursing

    I was a med tech in assisted living before going to Nursing school. The good thing i remember is that we had a parameter for almost every medicine we gave. But far from knowing the patho and mode of...

  2. Certifications and organizations

    eCCU replied to kabmcrn's topic in Cardiac

    CVRN level 2 it's very informative if you want to be in cardiology. They also offer review classes around the country. Visit http://www.accn.net and read more about it. I personally have both CCRN-CMC...

  3. HIPPA is a joke.

    eCCU replied to rickbar's topic in HIPAA Challenges

    Reminds me of when i applied for a job in a certain hospital they checked my blood work for literally everything including a lipid panel!.....thank goodness am a health freak but i thought how odd:-(...

  4. Treating the ABG

    eCCU replied to EMTtoRNinVA's topic in Critical Care

    http://www.cmia.org/images/ventilation.pdf

  5. ICU preceptorship

    eCCU replied to RNbethy's topic in Critical Care

    Hello, there is a thread called"tips for new nurse in icu".....check it out. You will need to familiarize yourself with hemodynamics for example the management of septic shock is different from...

  6. ICU preceptorship

    eCCU replied to RNbethy's topic in Critical Care

    What type of ICU? Cardiac, medical, surgical, transplant or

  7. SO mad...and not sure I should be.

    eCCU replied to AngelfireRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Culturally competent care is defined as health care that is sensitive to and knowledgeable about the health beliefs and behaviours, the epidemiology and disease risks, and treatment outcomes of...

  8. Rapid Response Team

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

    Well, my hospital has RRT in place they are specifically scheduled for this role. Consists of 1 medical ICU nurse, 1 Cardiac ICU nurse, 1 Surgical ICU nurse, 1RRT, 1 upper level resident. These people...

  9. Parkland Hospital, Dallas Texas.

    eCCU replied to playmaker2008's topic in Texas Nursing

    "All great changes are preceded by chaos"....Deepak Chopra.... Hence be happy that great Nurses are still fighting for an institution that caters to the uninsured....good luck at Parkland! " be the...

  10. EKG or Rhythm Strips

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

    Most cardiac ICUs use rhythm strips, however in some Cardiac ICU use Phillips monitor which also do continuous 12lead ECG. But generally most use 5 lead rhythm

  11. How do I become a critical care nurse?

    eCCU replied to mark1973's topic in Critical Care

    Yes they hire new grads every time most have to go through internship programs. So do not be discouraged by some of this posts. Big medical centers are doing internships 2X per yr. Best wishes, i...

  12. Why do Critical Care nurses look down their noses at Med-Surg nurses?

    eCCU replied to marisatheresa's topic in Critical Care

    Haha... I was much more patient in the ICU and yes some of the med-surg Nurses are awesome!.....some just push my buttons especially when they administer Lovenox right before i call the patient for a...

  13. bradycardia with nitro drip?

    eCCU replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in Cardiac

    Bradycardia in septic shock is usually an ominous sign, signifies circulatory collapse...time for invasive monitoring and CICU transfer only hours before they code....keep us

  14. PCCN vs CCRN

    eCCU replied to delphine22's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Have you checked into doing CVRN? You can do level 1 and when you move to CVICU or Cath Lab all you have to do is upgrade to level

  15. Why is Army medic experience not valued for New Grads applying for ER jobs?

    eCCU replied to armyemtbsn's topic in Emergency

    Most of the advice is on par like highlight your resume and leave out things that are may look a little over the top. For example an ER Nurse manager would be a little wary of a medic who lists things...

  16. Running multiple drips into one line

    eCCU replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in Critical Care

    We have different stop cocks, myself I prefer the one with 5

  17. Experienced RN seeking ICU residency. Help/Advice!!!

    eCCU replied to amazon050508's topic in Critical Care

    Texas medical center has tons of hospitals that have residency programs. If you work in tele goo ahead and get certification in CVRN level 1. That's going to give an advantage over new grads:-)...best...

  18. Nursing is slavery Period!!!

    eCCU replied to sonia211's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Well I don't know where you work, but it sounds pretty horrible! First let me say lunch break or at least your 30min lunch it's a federal regulation. Second, bedside Nursing is tough. You take care of...

  19. Endoscopy interview/no experience

    eCCU replied to ajeffs2's topic in Gastroenterology

    Best wishes but endoscopy GI is usually considered specialty high acuity...most mangers require ICU experience due to noting when patient is about to crash during procedure, picking up on things like...

  20. New NICU nurse, feeling very disheartened ;( Question to Preceptors

    eCCU replied to NewNicuNurse1336's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Most hospitals now have internship programs in place for new novice nurses in the ICU. When i graduated and was accepted into ICU internship for level 1 trauma we had 6 months internship 3 month...

  21. Looking for advice! NP vs. MD

    eCCU replied to umdgrad's topic in Advanced Practice

    Go to med school and pick a specialty that doesn't have ridiculous demands with good pay you are still young I say go for it! Here is a few...gastrenterology, immunology, infectious disease,...

  22. Nurses, perception difference and education

    eCCU replied to pedicurn's topic in General Nursing

    I once saw one of my former patients after discharge post cardiac cath standing on the city sidewalk with a sign saying "will work for beer". Wonder whether he was thinking of that plavix refill!...

  23. How would you respond to this??

    eCCU replied to nurse678's topic in General Nursing

    Ask her if she would rather have the aide with no idea of how the pills work give the mother the pills instead of the Nurse who is educated on the medication and its effect. Would she prefer the aide...

  24. Help! My preceptor is very difficult to deal with

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

    ugh being a preceptor myself this makes me cringe! i am not sure what type of hospital you work in. But here is my 2 cents. If you are in a magnet hospital you can speak to your icu educator and see...

  25. Want to do trauma - should I pick ED or ICU?

    eCCU replied to Irock's topic in Nursing Career

    Well.....if you are in level 1 no way you will be in the shock room immediately. So mostly will be dealing with minor issues for about 2yrs. Best if you start in ICU. You will have a chance to learn...