nurseysarah replied to NursingBro's topic in LPN, LVN Corner
I had the same thought when I first started! Now with some experience under my belt, I can tell you the pt's most recent blood sugars, K and Mg, and vent settings at the drop of a hat. I also have my...
Hi all! I work in the CCU/CVICU and the facility I work for just recently implemented an eICU. For those unfamiliar with this-There is a camera in every ICU pt room and a monitor that the eICU nurse...
nurseysarah replied to nurseysarah's topic in Nursing Career
The eICU isn't actually a unit at all. All ICU pts have a RN, and the eICU is really just a second set of eyes located in a different building. I usually only hear from the eICU if they started...
Hi all-I'm sure this question has already been asked, but I wasn't able to find it. I currently work at a Level 1 Trauma Center in the CICU. The CICU is connected to the CVICU and I float there...
Both units will be a wonderful learning opportunity, and as @Ruby Vee said, both will claim to have the sickest pts. I work on the CCU, but the CVICU and CCU are considered "one" unit which means I...