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  1. Site Marking

    candyndel replied to cathnurs's topic in Cardiac

    still doesnt make sense because if he can not gain access with the site marked, he has to use another site (which contradicts the purpose of laterality). its not like the surgery is going to be done...

  2. Site Marking

    candyndel replied to cathnurs's topic in Cardiac

    that is silly...the heart is

  3. EKG meanings?

    candyndel replied to WillBAnRNSoon's topic in Cardiac

    It sounds like u have a silly case scenario (non-realistic). But u are correct. ST elevations meet diagnostic criteria for a STEMI if they are >1mm in TWO OR MORE CONTINGUOUS LEADS. Why would they...

  4. Pronouncing someone with a pacemaker

    candyndel replied to nerdtonurse?'s topic in Cardiac

    U do not need to do anything with the pacemaker...like we say in the ED...u cant pace meatloaf! What will happen is u will have a flat line with pacer spikes. Not a big deal. Dead is dead and the pt...

  5. CCL: DC time p/ Manual Hold vs Closure

    candyndel posted a topic in Cardiac

    I have noticed the many differences amongst various cath labs and am surveying... Please let me know what your institutional policy is re: ambulation/DC time in hours after a manual hold vs closure...

  6. Chf & Nsaids

    candyndel replied to jordangregory's topic in Cardiac

    dont forget about the effects NSAIDs have on prostaglandins... ps this DOES NOT INCLUDE ASA. They should still take ASA....The AP benefits far outweigh the

  7. NP as Hospitalist

    candyndel replied to DaisyRN, ACNP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I am an ACNP and work as a hospitalist....its the perfect position for an

  8. sedation protocol mechanically ventilated patient

    candyndel replied to rookreck's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    WOW- That must be some book if you have a policy on every task a nurse does! Here's the JCAHO reg on nursing policies... Elements of Performance for NR.3.10 1. The nurse executive, registered...

  9. helps for charting.

    candyndel replied to jackel's topic in Emergency

    Very well seasoned nurses also share your opinions and frustrations about charting, too- so know you are not alone. If it was so easy, there wouldnt be lectures, conferences and books on it, right?? I...

  10. helps for charting.

    candyndel replied to jackel's topic in Emergency

    Always, always, always do a head-toe at the beginning of your shift (and I dont mean on the new ankle that just got here an hour ago...) then prn. Especially if you have the 'hold' problem that we do...

  11. sedation protocol mechanically ventilated patient

    candyndel replied to rookreck's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Generalized nursing tasks...like bed baths? Why would one even need a policy for generalized nursing tasks? That's what our generic nursing programs were for! If I am administering the MEDICATIONS...

  12. Hospitalist??

    candyndel posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Any NPs out there working as a hospitalist?? What can you tell me about it?

  13. Hospitalist??

    candyndel replied to candyndel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Gotcha. I like 'Acute Care NP'

  14. Hospitalist??

    candyndel replied to candyndel's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does hospitalist carry a negative connotation I didnt know about? "Hospitalist" is a term generally regarded as doctor that works exclusively in the hospital. I myself only work in the hospital. No...

  15. sedation protocol mechanically ventilated patient

    candyndel replied to rookreck's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I cant even believe what I am hearing (seeing?) on this post. Do some of you really believe that a Nursing Policy shouldnt be written by a nurse? This is a nurse-driven, collaborative effort...

  16. sedation protocol mechanically ventilated patient

    candyndel replied to rookreck's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Of course you could write a policy- think of all the administrators (who dont touch patients) that do!! If it is your first time, I will give you a couple of pointers... 1- Do your homework- (do a...

  17. DOCTORATE for Clinical Nurse Specialists?

    candyndel replied to VickyRN's topic in Clinical Nurse Specialists, CNS

    I plan on getting my DNP, but not because i fear the ANCC will make it mandatory. Look at how long ago they tried to say every nurse was going to have to have their BSN....and we all enrolled in...

  18. ECG Question

    candyndel replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Thanks for being so kind, but I have never heard of hyperkalemia as a differential for ST elevation. Pericarditis, myocardial infarction, coronary vasospasms, even early repolarization, yes. Nor can I...

  19. Nightshift & Grad School?

    candyndel replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Did you consider an on-line degree? Then you can go to class at whatever time works for you. There are MANY reputable schools that offer on-line graduate degrees. I highly recommend on-line learning,...

  20. Cen

    candyndel replied to KatieBell's topic in Emergency

    You will have PLENTY of time to study and should have no problem (if you are a decent test-taker). GO FOR

  21. ECG Question

    candyndel replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    ST depression yes, but I was asking about

  22. ECG Question

    candyndel replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Which electrolyte imbalances cause ST

  23. Cardiac Critical Care or Neuro Critical Care?

    candyndel replied to IndyGypsyNurse's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Cardiac Cardiac Cardiac If you have already choosen Neuro, then you know what I

  24. Craniotomys in the PACU

    candyndel replied to jayep99's topic in PACU

    Was your ICU getting them fresh post-op? If yes, you could arrange ICU RN(s) to come to the PACU to train your staff, for OT, of course. Or If neurosurgery is new to your facility, you could consider...

  25. ECMO---cannulation techniques?

    candyndel replied to stevierae's topic in MICU, SICU

    You should move this to the peds