Heartman

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1. watching my back

   Heartman replied to dm22's topic in General Nursing

   Please everyone do protect your back! RN for 21 years and because of improper lifting for all that time,I herniated L4-L5. Surgury last June and just got back to work on "light duty" in September....

2. Back injury returning to work

   Heartman posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   Greetings all, I'm a critical care RN and have been since '81. Last June my chronic low back pain developed into incredible back pain with siatic pain on the R. This resulted in surgery to remove the...

3. Dopplers on your crash cart?

   Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU, SICU

   Thanks I'll check it

4. Swan questions

   Heartman replied to kesmith2314's topic in MICU, SICU

   In over twenty years of critical care nursing I've seen one blown PA. Nothing you can do unless you have a thorasic/vascular team in the OR standing by. We didn't have this. MSO4 for comfort as pt....

5. Dopplers on your crash cart?

   Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU, SICU

   I agree, dopplers are easy to use. Anyone can learn in about 1 minute. I would be interested in getting one for myself. I frequently detect my own pulse in my fingertips when palpating for a pulse....

6. Fresh CABG Patients

   Heartman replied to sway's topic in MICU, SICU

   Always with Swans. Usually with propofol, NTG and dopamine @ renal dose. Docs pay no attention to PCWP. Swan is usually DC'd by following

7. Things Patients Have Taught Me NOT To Do

   Heartman replied to Trixxy's topic in Nursing Humor

   Never wind up drunk in the ER telling the Doc to go **** himself repeatedly. This angers the physician. The physician has pavulon and an Ambu bag. He whispers in your ear. " Now I'm breathing for you....

8. What does CZI mean?

   Heartman posted a topic in MICU, SICU

   I'm working in a SICU new to me and they call insulin gtts here "CZI". They've been calling them that for so long that no one can remember what it means. I've done a couple of searches with no...

9. Debate Topic of "Wearing Uniform Enhances Nursing Profession?"

   Heartman replied to VEVINA's topic in General Nursing

   I'm a guy. Wearing white and have always worn white. In my hospital just about anything goes. There is a dress code but no one seems to enforce it. All the rest of the staff wear colors instead of...

10. Dopplers on your crash cart?

    Heartman replied to Mary MSN RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have used a doppler in codes when one is available. I have not seen them generally included on the crash cart as standard equipment but think it would be a good idea. In the PEA algorithm if no...

11. Traumatized by nursing - advice needed

    Heartman replied to kcsun3's topic in General Nursing

    Dear Steph, I agree with crjnursewarrior. We all have bumps in the road. Dust yourself off and keep trying. You need to shop for a good orientation program. I've neen a nurse since '81 and I'm sure I...

12. First Foley

    Heartman replied to nurseangel78's topic in General Nursing

    Speculating, So well said. I have always worked in hospitals and make it a point to know the name of everyone I come in contact with. All the ancillary staff, from supply , pharmacy, lab, x-ray, OR,...

13. I made a med error

    Heartman replied to southern_rn_brat's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    A lesson to us all. Get malpractice insurance, it's less than $100 per year. I don't know how good it is, thankfully never needed to find out. Walter

14. Facial hair?

    Heartman replied to Nathan_Brody's topic in Men in Nursing

    Wearing a full beard. Must wear a positive pressure hood for airborn bacteria situations but this only happens a couple time a year wear I work. I'd shave if it became a problem. Walter

15. 2 Things...I Need Some Input!

    Heartman replied to NoDayButToday's topic in Men in Nursing

    Nurse since '81 Never thought about it.