CVL RN

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1. how to survive nights and relief for aching feet

   CVL RN replied to mye614's topic in Uniform/Gear

   I have fibromyalgia and occasional flares of plantar fascitis. In my quest for the perfect shoe I discovered Sanitas (not Dansko). I found that shoes which are soft inside are less comfortable during long shifts tho they feel great when you first put...

2. Where do you nurse?

   CVL RN replied to beckymcrn's topic in General Nursing

   Cardiac cath lab after 15 yrs in ICU/CCU. Love it! :pinkheart

3. My Sister Has CHF

   CVL RN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   So sorry to hear about your sister's difficulties. Has a sleep study been considered? I've seen patients in failure secondary to sleep apnea on several occasions. My best friend nearly died before anyone considered this possibility. She's a stubborn ...

4. Has anyone used Natrecor on their unit?

   CVL RN replied to maryangel's topic in Cardiac

   We initiate Natrecor in the Cath Lab usually in conjunction with Bi-ventricular Pacer or ICD placement. This patient population has an ejection fraction less than 20% and a significant history of CHF. It is usually started in the cath lab where vital...

5. Cardiac Cath Lab nursing

   CVL RN replied to natasha700's topic in Cardiac

   Hi Natasha. I'm a CVL RN for the last 6 years. It's a great gig. Always interesting and I work with some amazing people. I worked in ICU for many years and when the cath lab opening came up I applied. At our facility a critical care background is req...