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  1. rapid a fib with high blood pressure?

    KBICU replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in Cardiac

    I agree with above we usually keep on gtt then go the PO route although i did have a patient started on fleccanide the other night. Im also surprised they got dcd after an

  2. rapid a fib with high blood pressure?

    KBICU replied to valsalvamanuever2's topic in Cardiac

    It could be for many reasons. Was it a manual bp? Did they take their beta blocker today? Ive had many pts who go into a fib with RVR because they havent been taking their meds. It simply could be the...

  3. The worst code you've seen?

    KBICU replied to jesshopper12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Exploding ventricle. Pretty much says it

  4. Discouraged new nurse

    KBICU posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello everyone, Just need to vent! First off I am lucky enough to be a new grad with a great tele position on a very busy floor. I feel bad for even saying anything negative because I know Im lucky to...

  5. Hypotension

    KBICU replied to ICAN!'s topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    Call the MD to make them aware, possibly do a set of orthos to see if they drop further. I had a pt with a similar BP and the doc ordered a NS bolus. What meds are they on/what has been changed? Whats...

  6. What are the typical duties of RNs in cardiac nursing?

    KBICU replied to JoshRN81's topic in Cardiac

    Well hopefully you at the BARE minimum your patients got their meds went to their ordered testing (echo, xray, ct, etc) and you did your assessments....if your late doing something and its the end of...

  7. Sedation in ICU... your opinions/ experiences?

    KBICU replied to IheartICUnursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    Propofol or dex if we want a quick

  8. IVPB antibiotics and saline locks....

    KBICU replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Patient Medications

    And saline locks get changed every 96 hours (use to be 72...just recently changed) or if they stop working ie clot, infiltrate or get removed by mistake. Hope this

  9. IVPB antibiotics and saline locks....

    KBICU replied to PinkNBlue's topic in Patient Medications

    Flush the saline lock with 3 ml NS before any med administration. New tubing for antibx and bolus meds (if your patient needed a gram of magnesium for example) every 24 hours. Disconnect from the...

  10. New grad on stepdown tele

    KBICU posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello all, I currently work on a cardiac stepdown tele floor which is also considered a critical care floor (able to get your ccrn). I was an LNA on this floor for two years prior to getting hired two...

  11. Endocrine test help.

    KBICU replied to julieannp's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Make a chart seperating the disorders: Hyperthyriod Hypothyroid Hyperpituitary Hypopituitary Etc etc Then pick out SPECIFIC, DIFFERENT things about each one. Signs and symptoms, when they become...

  12. PRN pay

    KBICU replied to Lovelymo79's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    For most places I know around me (new england area) per diem nurses do get more an hour, somewhere between 5-10%. Where you work in CVICU id expect youd get critical care diff

  13. When is my ATT coming?! :(

    KBICU replied to Lovemykids125's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Call them and ask them to email it to

  14. Help! Cardiac Rehab Discussion

    KBICU replied to gretz208's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Look up things like open heart surgery and cardiac rehab. My patients post cardiac surgery go 4-6 weeks post op to cardiac rehab. Secondary prevention may be things like eating right excercising etc....

  15. Is it "5 rights" or "6 rights"?

    KBICU replied to CRNBSN18's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Alot of texts leave out documentation as the 6th right. The five that are usually used are the other 5 you mentioned

  16. How can a ASN program be 2 years if you have to take prereqs and nursing classes?

    KBICU replied to mee9mee9's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Bsn is 4 years. Asn is two...not sure how you are confused. Bsn also has capstone courses and leadership classes included. Asn doesnt always have

  17. Heartmate II Patients and CPR

    KBICU replied to Anna187's topic in Cardiac

    I know of a few cases, one of which was successful and the other patient didnt make it. Both using the LVAD for a bridge to transplant. The patient who did though is loving life, always has to wear...

  18. Floating? I need your comments!

    KBICU replied to editor2rn's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Exactly!!

  19. Infection Control Help... Please :-)

    KBICU replied to Rhody34's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Order to remove is alphabetical: gloves, gown, mask. TB negative pressure room, N95 respirator mask and at least 6 cycles/min. Just keep it basic the study guide on here was helpful for

  20. ECG NCLEX

    KBICU replied to kwhitedz's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Not a bad idea to be familiar with the basic rhythms... NSR, brady/tachy afib and vtach/vfib...answer #1 is always check ur patient first before doing any intervention, aka see if ur patient is...

  21. INR increasing...without anticoagulation?

    KBICU replied to LetsChill's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Is it possible the pt is taking another drug to cause this? Did the docs order a redraw to make sure it was a true

  22. Why was it hard for you?

    KBICU replied to angeltech's topic in General Students

    What made it hard for me at first was learning not just WHAT to study, but the right way TO study. What I mean is unlike prereqs, nursing isnt something that should be studied just to pass a test then...

  23. Need to vent!

    KBICU replied to RNin10's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Yay good for

  24. Need to vent!

    KBICU replied to RNin10's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    You are definitely right to speak to management. That would make me upset too! The ignorance that she treats her patients with is downright mean and if patients dont even want her, something needs to...

  25. LNA Health Careers is awesome!!

    KBICU replied to NHGirl5565's topic in General Nursing

    I got a great LNA education there, but if they are still offering BLS certification through National Safety Council, dont do it. They offer a discounted rate for their students but hospitals and...