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eCCU

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  1. First code blue, hard not to blame myself.

    eCCU replied to 1793stopper's topic in Critical Care

    No you shouldn’t quit. You have now learned something about massive PE. It sounds like the ER dropped the ball on that one and should definitely review this case for future improvement. On an...

  2. Tips for New Critical Care NP

    eCCU replied to ColoradoKT's topic in Advanced Practice

    I will not lie it's a steep learning curve and it doesn't matter how long a critical care nurse you were. That being said every decision must have an evidenced based rationale remember every action...

  3. What do you prefer to be called?

    eCCU replied to Alexxoxox's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    Nurses and their titles kill me! í ½í¸‚í ½í¸‚í ½í¸‚. How about we focus on making our NPs ready when they graduate? I once knew a really smart friend who had 4 PhDs never once heard...

  4. Texas is driving me crazy!!!

    eCCU replied to MikeFNPC's topic in Advanced Practice

    AGACNP is the way to go working with 14yrs and up in TX. Plus you can stay in specialty clinics like cardiology clinic, nephrology, Ortho or even just internal medicine clinic. Best wishes the sky is...

  5. Lubbock UMC vs THR Presby

    eCCU replied to joswatso's topic in Texas Nursing

    Go with Baylor Dallas or

  6. Nurses Humilated - Illinois

    eCCU replied to SuburbsGirl's topic in General Nursing

    Did they not have a choice to walk away to the nearest attorneys office? This is insane and very abusive

  7. Do crnas deserve that much salary?

    eCCU replied to jasy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The OP is kidding

  8. Texas nursing schools- help!!

    eCCU replied to nicurn96's topic in School, College Programs

    All are great schools including UT.I am not familiar with WCU. keep in mind Texas Nursing schools are very competitive so try to bring up the GPA. Good

  9. Is it okay for RN to ask recovery patients not to swear?

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

    Sounds like this was their way of coping with the pain. I'd be more concerned with managing it than what coming out of their mouth. Besides every one has different tolerance

  10. Why did you pick your NP Program?

    eCCU replied to oldsockventriloquist's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Undergraduate alumni, great reputation for Acute care, in-state and awesome professors great mentors, one can tell they are happy to be part of the program

  11. Memorial Hermann Summer 2016 Residency

    eCCU replied to ms.simone's topic in Texas Nursing

    72hrs but most will allow extra shift esp in critical

  12. Memorial Hermann Summer 2016 Residency

    eCCU replied to ms.simone's topic in Texas Nursing

    Galleria is a nice location but known for heavy traffic and the prices are similar to Rice Village area or upper kirby with significant reduced drive time and same amenities.... FYI...Former galleria...

  13. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    eCCU replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  14. Doc calls nurse coworkers monkeys...

    eCCU replied to Cola89's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Just turn on your cellphone on record go close to him and say " oh doctor would you please repeat the whole conversation about nurses being monkeys? I just want to make sure I get an accurate...

  15. Lied to in Interview

    eCCU replied to westieluv's topic in General Nursing

    The problem with us Nurses we accept and start positions without getting a job description, hours, pay and out of norm expectations in writing. Always ask for this before you start otherwise your job...

  16. "Your job is to make me happy"

    eCCU replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Here is my therapeutic touch " oh sure no worries I will be more than happy to request psychiatry and chaplain consult services, am sure they will be able to guide us on any psychological treatments...

  17. CABG recovery ratios?

    eCCU replied to brook0224's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    1:1 only if they are on crrt, IABP and multiple pressors, otherwise we try to pair with a less acuity

  18. Have you met your husband at nursing? Is nursing a good career to meet men?

    eCCU replied to Upward_Bound's topic in General Nursing

    I had sworn never date anyone from work! After seeing so much drama between people when they break up at work lol. Not to mention those residents that slept with any girl that thought was cute. One...

  19. Starting neuromuscular blockers

    eCCU replied to pharmd8888's topic in MICU, SICU

    TOF 1/4...2 is ideal 1 too much, 4 up the paralytic. We paralyze all pts on controlled mandatory ventilation, hypothermia therapy, extreme ards the list is

  20. Hospital getting ECMO

    eCCU replied to Icualltheway's topic in Critical Care

    ECMOs are 2 RNs to 1 pt. 1 RN just for ECMO. Otherwise they have to get us a circulatory support to run the ECMO. I don't see how you can have 2 pts. ECMO pts in my experience are " a hot mess

  21. I received this email from a professor. I was a little shocked. Opinon?

    eCCU replied to kdflet's topic in General Students

    The professor was very nice! I know a few professors that would have sent the students home with zero credit and an email to the

  22. **POLL** New 1st Year RN Salary

    eCCU replied to Bell13's topic in First Year After Licensure

    TX metropolitan areas $27+, 401k 5-6% 100% contribution, medical benefits. State and VA pension plans +contribution

  23. neo vs norepi

    eCCU replied to june2009's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Was the patient in septic shock? If so then SCCM recommends norepinephrine as the first line of therapy after fluid resuscitation had failed aka 1.5-3 liters. Neosynephrine decreases SV and is only...

  24. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    eCCU replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced Practice

    ......and that's probably why that person is running the program despite lack of experience. ...that does not mean they are not intelligent, as you said this person is a novice in this role or maybe...

  25. Are FNP salaries in family practice really this low?

    eCCU replied to new_horizons555's topic in Advanced Practice

    Agree the top nursing programs offer online NP programs these include. ....Johns Hopkins, Columbia, Vanderbilt, UCLA and many more. .... so.... can we stop this unattractive behavior and try to...