ChaseZ

ChaseZ has 2 years experience and specializes in Critical Care, Cardiac.

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1. Could anyone help me better understand this code ?

   ChaseZ replied to neurontin's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Sounds like this patient went into a Pulseless VT that was below the detection rate of the AICD. Each AICD is programmed for a specific VT/VF "zone" that requires a specific rate and run count to...

2. Should ICU get more pay than floor nursing?!?

   ChaseZ replied to francoml's topic in MICU, SICU

   It is all supply and demand. If they can not staff Med/Surg floors then they are going to offer incentives. When an ICU position opens up and 20 people apply then there have no reason to offer high...

3. IV Amiodarone extravasation

   ChaseZ replied to WAheartnurse's topic in Cardiac

   Just be smart about the PIV you are using. Make sure it has a good blood return and will take a hard flush. If not, start a new one. I hate putting IVs in the AC but if the patient is getting Amio,...

4. when to start compressions?

   ChaseZ replied to NurseCollins799's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   You can attempt to cardiovert Torsades de Pointes but it will most likely fail. With a synchronized cardioversion the device tracks the R wave of the QRS complex in an attempt to precisely deliver the...

5. What if.....your Director has falsified his credentials?

   ChaseZ replied to miserere's topic in Critical Care

   Certification Verification Search Personally, the first name on my badge is not the same as my license. You would not find me if you searched using only

6. PCCN?

   ChaseZ replied to turnforthenurse's topic in Critical Care

   I took the exam yesterday and passed with a 90%. The test was very Cardio/Pulm heavy. Like a previous person mentioned I had a couple WPW, A few MI Location/Artery, Long QT, Electrolyte effects on EKG...

7. Normal Heart Sounds w/Pacemaker?

   ChaseZ replied to Cinquefoil's topic in Cardiac

   Pacemakers themselves do not create abnormal heart sounds. What you most likely heard was a valve murmur in a patient who happened to also have a pacemaker. The majority of patients who get pacemakers...

8. The growth of male nurses

   ChaseZ replied to ProudPapaRN's topic in Men in Nursing

   So are you implying that females' motivations for entering the profession are intrinsically more altruistic than their male counterparts? Many of my female coworkers would cite the reasons you stated...

9. SICK of BSN Pedestal

   ChaseZ replied to DUDERNGUY's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

   But I like my pedestal....seriously. I do not think ADNs are any less competent than BSNs or vice versa but in today's economy and job market the BSN has a clear advantage (For new grads). My BSN...

10. Littmann black on black vs smoke edition

    ChaseZ replied to Tiffany7205's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    The black edition is a very dark black with all the parts looking pretty much the same color. The smoke is a dark grey or gunmetal which is slightly lighter than the black tubing which adds a little...

11. Quality between Littmann models that big of a difference?

    ChaseZ replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    With any of the cardiology stethoscope I would definitely invest in a Batclip. They are very heavy and get annoying around your neck. Amazon.com: The BATCLIP (BLACK): Health & Personal

12. Graduating soon with an ADN in St Louis MO

    ChaseZ replied to Mommy2RN's topic in General Nursing

    That is what we were all told when applying for jobs but me and many of my classmates have positions and start in January before passing boards. As far as the job market goes I was told by HR that...

13. Graduating soon with an ADN in St Louis MO

    ChaseZ replied to Mommy2RN's topic in General Nursing

    Congrats and good luck. I just graduated with my BSN and went through the new graduate application process. It can get complicated and stressful. Your best bet is to find personal contacts (floor...

14. First time doing CPR

    ChaseZ replied to bear14's topic in General Students

    It is normal for a person to freeze or feel overwhelmed the first time they do CPR outside of the hospital. If someone collapses in front of you then check a pulse, tell someone to call 911, tell...

15. Quality between Littmann models that big of a difference?

    ChaseZ replied to Nguyenchester's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have owned both the Master Cardiology and the Cardiology III. As far as sound quality goes I think they were pretty much even, both are fantastic. My problem with the Cardio III was the size/height...