eCCU

eCCU

CCU, CVICU, Cath Lab, MICU, Endoscopy.

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  1. ICUs in Houston, TX

    eCCU replied to rrdavis86's topic in MICU, SICU

    The Texas Medical Center definitely for a good start. St Lukes and Methodist for their CVICU and CCU, Transplant ICU. Memorial Hermann and Ben Taub level 1 trauma, both their Trauma SICUs are very...

  2. Endoscopy Pre-Procedural Checklist

    eCCU replied to Janice24's topic in Gastroenterology

    Do you have MAC cases and Moderate sedations cases or are they all moderate sedation cases? We have 100% compliance in my suite so let me know how to help.... If you only do moderate sedation perharps...

  3. shadowing in cardiac and neuro ICU

    eCCU replied to kowens206,RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congratulations hope you had a good time learning! Basics i have for my new grad Nurses for starters: A&P cardiac and pulmonary, CNS system. Basic ECG This makes it so much easier to explain the...

  4. Swan-Ganz Use

    eCCU replied to TexRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well, my experience PA catheters are great for post thoracic surgery, CV, sepsis and Cardiogenic shock. The line usually blurrs after that! Physicians have to consider if the benefit outweighs the...

  5. CVRN through American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

    eCCU replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Cardiac

    Hello, i hadn't seen this post until this morning. So answer your question.....I happen to have both CCRN and CVRN level 2. They are both separate organizations that adminster the exam; that is...

  6. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    eCCU replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    LOL I respect every specialty but I have to say my ER shockroom is a different breed. I avoid its hallway too...hehehe I would love to see some of you there from a distance Ofcourse:clown: I bet you'd...

  7. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    eCCU replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Well....I was thinking just like the movies...you know where the woman screams to the top of her lungs and poof! The baby is

  8. Digital/computerized charting...

    eCCU replied to manchmal's topic in General Nursing

    LOL....we use EPIC I didn't like it at first but it grew on me. However. So much repitition! If I am unable to describe it on my assessment, I add it on careplan or flowsheet notes. To avoid legal...

  9. Red flag on new unit?

    eCCU replied to arnie1234's topic in General Nursing

    My 2cents....... 6 openings is too much for any unit. I would definitely inquire more....how is time off granted, how much turn over have they had in the last 3yrs, how is the relationship between the...

  10. Okay, why do ER nurses think they're so cool?

    eCCU replied to gayle_the_RN's topic in General Nursing

    My hospital is very busy. I used to tell my interns the ER covers the abcs and ICU does the rest. Of course some will want to fight with each other til tomorrow while the patient waits for one of you...

  11. advice for a new nurse starting in the cvicu

    eCCU replied to nursenewbie2011's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :cheers: have fun learning. Get a good partner at work to call on when your not sure. Remember not to freak out especially if the family is in the room and things are going south! Familiarize yourself...

  12. Just for fun; Quotes you use for encourgement

    eCCU replied to havehope's topic in General Students

    Well...one time as a new endoscopy nurse I was so worried during a trauma endoscopy when the clip nicked an artery all I could see on the monitor was gushing blood, I was busy with boluses and prbcs...

  13. Are LPN's being phased out?

    eCCU replied to JSlovex2's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Hospitals yes, especially if you work in one that's seeking magnet status. We nolonger have LVNs as a matter of fact not even hiring ADNs any

  14. Why no air bubbles in IV lines for cardiac patients?

    eCCU replied to socalRN3's topic in General Nursing

    Art lines and PA catheters no bubbles bad

  15. Does this follow ACLS guidelines?

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

    I see where they would have considered Epi when bradying down but as soon as the pt hits Asystole Epi is the 1st drug of choice for Asystole doesnt matter the explanation. Remember ACLS protocols are...

  16. Any advice on how to get a critical care spot as a new grad?

    eCCU replied to b4may14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am in a Level 1 and internships are very competitive. We look for HESI score they say above 900 but we go for 1000 and above. G.P.A >3.0, recommendation letters come in handy from a Nurse from...

  17. Would you marry a Doctor?

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

    :uhoh3: All that Nursing sch education to waste on looking for a Doc? Just look for a corporate exec or internet millionare!

  18. Difference Between a New Nurse and an Old Nurse

    eCCU replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    A new Nurse makes sure her pt looks neat and fresh at the end of the shift... An old Nurse makes sure the pt doesnt code before her shift is over.... A new Nurse Runs out to get the crash cart during...

  19. IABP and CPR

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

    For any institution that uses Datascope CS300. Always have it on Auto inflation the only classification that uses semi-auto is pedi pts. When your pt is in Auto it automatically changes to pressure...

  20. therapeutic hypothermia

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

    We use coolgard3000 device which is intravascular, comes with a special TLC. Thanks to the good old