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HeartRN13

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  1. Amiodarone drip and IV Metoprolol

    HeartRN13 replied to blueorchid981's topic in Cardiac

    Amio is for the arrhythmia, and if the patients heart rate is too high still while trying to convert the rhythm, iv lopressor will take the rate down. They can be used at the same time, two different...

  2. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There are very varying opinions on this. For regular benefitted staff nurses, I understand the reluctance to cancel or put on call. Politics involved, hospital right to do as they please, etc. etc....

  3. For all the momma nurses out there...

    HeartRN13 replied to trauma_lama's topic in Nursing Career

    I planned to work until I delivered but I threw in the towel at 36 weeks. It's just so hard to go to the end, anyone that has done it and is able to do it has my utmost respect. There's nothing wrong...

  4. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    They use and abuse their per diem nurses instead of utilizing them for what they are actually for. The incentive that once existed for per diem positions is gone, and replaced with opportunities to...

  5. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    That's what I've been gathering on this type of situation. It's just inconsiderate when there really are other staffing alternatives to canceling until the last 4 hours of a scheduled shift, and then...

  6. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    There needs to be some sort of regulations or rules set for this. If they choose to cancel you then they cancel you. Or if they put you on call and half of your scheduled shift has passed they can no...

  7. Is this unrealistic?

    HeartRN13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    My fiancé is laid off indefinitely, we are not sure when he will be able to go back to work or find work. I have a part time 24 hour evenings position right now, and I'd like to be able to pick up...

  8. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This hospital is not

  9. Absolutely ridiculous... You can keep your 4 hours

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Do I have the option of saying no? No I don't but when my boss calls me in to her office about me not going in I will tell her that it's not courteous to staff that way. I have a 6 month old baby at...

  10. Is this unrealistic?

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for all the advice! I actually got a call to interview for a per diem float pool position, so if that works out I'll keep one part time and the per diem float pool! Fingers

  11. First Code/Death

    HeartRN13 replied to chiromed0's topic in General Nursing

    I am so happy to read this. I'm one year into working on a cardiac unit and 2 years into nursing, and I still have never had a code. I think about this a lot and worry that I'd feel the way you do....

  12. Cruel words....

    HeartRN13 replied to bgause-RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Personally, coming from someone who has also dealt with coworkers and their rather vocal opinions of me.... My opinion is that you just move forward and don't confront her. It's much like the bullies...

  13. Struggling with balancing hours between jobs

    HeartRN13 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know I'm lucky enough to have at least one job, and a per diem job. I'm having a hard time figuring out what to do though. It's more of a conflict. My fiancé is out of work and we have no idea when...

  14. Juggling two part time jobs, is it unrealistic?

    HeartRN13 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    My fiancé is laid off indefinitely, we are not sure when he will be able to go back to work or find work. I have a part time 24 hour evenings position right now, and I'd like to be able to pick up...

  15. Is it what you thought?

    HeartRN13 replied to StL_Momma27's topic in General Nursing

    I went into nursing initially to be in the glitz and high paced trauma scenarios that you see on tv. Then I went to nursing school , and the introductory semester where you only change beds,...

  16. 1 Job Offer but got to 2nd Round Interview for dream job

    HeartRN13 replied to TooProudToMention's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Do what is best for you and in your best interest, while maintaining professional courtesy and conduct. If you start the first job, and a better offer comes along after you've already started, take...

  17. WHY do I need a BSN?

    HeartRN13 replied to AnnMarie52471's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I do understand the hesitation and unhappiness regarding the requirements to return to school and/or obtain the BSN. However, it's a profession that emphasizes the need and obligation toward...

  18. Does nursing really suck that badly?

    HeartRN13 replied to Irish_Mist's topic in Nursing Professionalism

  19. Bored with cardiac but stuck

    HeartRN13 posted a topic in Nursing Career

    Ive always known I wanted to be a critical care nurse, but I knew there were certain steps to take before I can get there. I'm a year into cardiac nursing and I'm bored. I don't feel engaged, or like...

  20. Bored with cardiac but stuck

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Nursing Career

    And another additive, is that nursing is so versatile that we have the advantage of transition and advancement. It's trial and error and some nurses are happy in cardiac and have no desire to move....

  21. Bored with cardiac but stuck

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Nursing Career

    A few of the replies here are presumptive, rude, and misinterpretation. I did preface my post by saying I HAVE ALWAYS KNOWN I WANTED TO BE A CRITICAL CARE NURSE, and I knew that starting in cardiac...

  22. Will it ever get better out there?

    HeartRN13 replied to friendlyjane's topic in General Nursing

  23. Alert but confused

    HeartRN13 replied to mytoon38's topic in General Nursing

    I agree with many of the replies here. Alert is a state of awareness, and when someone is alert they are functioning and awake. When you are alert you notice things, can be spoken to or speak to...

  24. Nurses who can't find work.

    HeartRN13 replied to JesusKeepMe's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Nowadays in the work world once you have a job as a nurse, you no longer are able to stand for your personal rights and allow your mannerisms (good or bad) to be known. Hospitals are picky, jobs are...

  25. Shocked and now questioning things

    HeartRN13 replied to HeartRN13's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That's what I'm hoping... Trying to stay positive and optimistic... Biggest thing is that I won't let it make me bitter or turn me into that kind of nurse... It's not what I stand for. I am proud of...