altusjg

altusjg specializes in Tele, Med-Surg, CVICU.

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1. $$$ How are you paid? PICC RNs & IV RNs

   altusjg replied to IVTeam's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

   I work cvicu and micu and have place picc lines for about 2yrs now. I have never recieved extra pay for a picc line placement. I became interested in picc line certification and placement because i...

2. ER nurses are the best!

   altusjg replied to motivated2nurse's topic in Emergency

   Nurses

3. ICU Nurse role...

   altusjg replied to Student4Life23's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I'm not sure about Florida but im in Texas and we definately do all those things. I would imagine that you would hear the same from nurses in Florida or just about anywhere else for that matter. As...

4. SVR too low!!

   altusjg replied to HeartRN80's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Although I appreciate a response to my question, I have to admit that I am rather offened by your tone and implications of my ER nursing background I was seeking some supportive advice about a...

5. SVR too low!!

   altusjg replied to HeartRN80's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Hello Melissa, I've been a CVICU/MICU nurse for 5 years now and have recovered my share of post cabg pts. I've had the same problem from time to time but must admit i've never had an svr in the 200's....