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  1. Transplant Nursing

    acutecarenp posted a topic in General Nursing

    Are there any nurses out there who are working in the area of organ transplantation? I have been involved in heart transplant in one way or another for the past 8 years. I have written to...

  2. What do patients say that irks you?

    acutecarenp replied to NurseforPreggers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ahhh yes... The innocent and idealistic fantacy world of the nursing student rears it's pretty head once again! I remember those

  3. Question regarding sudden tach in teenager...

    acutecarenp replied to nosonew's topic in Cardiac

    Dear Noso, Sounds like your son needs an EP study to see whether or not the arrhythmia is reproducible in the lab. The fact that he had these symptoms at an early age would sugges the possibility of a...

  4. Lovenox IV & Acute Coronary Syndrome

    acutecarenp replied to pricklypear's topic in Cardiac

    the use of enoxaparin IV is considered to be off-label, and as such, is not covered under the FDA approval of the drug. It should only be used in places where patient is enrolled in a clinical trial...

  5. Lvad?

    acutecarenp replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Cardiac

    Also, I am an LVAD coordinator for a large transplant program. I'd be happy to answer your Qs if you want to e-mail me. [email protected]

  6. Lvad?

    acutecarenp replied to GirlCalledJack's topic in Cardiac

    Girl, It depends on the stata and status. go to http://www.unos.org This wiil help.

  7. Meds. to stop the Heart?

    acutecarenp replied to Tree2144's topic in Cardiac

    In heart transplant, we use a solution containing high potassium and glucose at 0 degrees C. It is called UW as it was developed at the Univ. of Wisconson. Many CT surgeons prefer this as a...

  8. Boneheaded Nursing: A Cautionary Tale

    acutecarenp replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    With regard to the "CNA thing": I have been in practice for 23 (wow, that long???) years. I could not do my job with out the CNAs and techs that I work with. Of the many caveats I follow in my day to...

  9. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    acutecarenp replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Zenman, If I ever make a concious decision to grow up....I want to be just like

  10. Should nurses have MSNs

    acutecarenp replied to The Veridican's topic in General Nursing

    Well... It is clear that the above statement was made totally unencumbered by any forethought. It is just

  11. Nurse Patient Ratios in the ED?

    acutecarenp posted a topic in Emergency

    Hello all, I am in the process of designing a system under which ED nurses will be responsible for a specific number of patients at any given moment. I know it may sound like a pipe dream to anyone...

  12. Vent about the oldest gripe around!!

    acutecarenp replied to BunnyBunnyBSNRN's topic in General Nursing

    And to think... You have to take both a written and a practical exam...just to get a driver's

  13. In Trouble With The Bon!!! Please Advise Me...

    acutecarenp replied to LadyBugLass's topic in General Nursing

    Wow!...Ouch! Well.. the frst thing I will say is that once again, my argument is supported! Hospitals that put new grads in critical care areas simply by virtue of the fact that they have a license...

  14. /X@$# Banks

    acutecarenp replied to safewaygreenbox's topic in International Nursing

    What the heck is a

  15. Funny Sign In Slips

    acutecarenp replied to TraumaInTheSlot's topic in Emergency

    "don't take my blood pressure in that arm!!!.. I got di-a-been-is in that arm!" "I ran out of dioxin and latex" "my cousin got the screamin-moanin' Jesus...(spinal meningitis)..and I wanna get checked...

  16. Your least favorite patient.

    acutecarenp replied to errn7's topic in Emergency

    I have 2 favorites: 1. The drunk who comes in with cops in handcuffs....who, by some miracle of having come through the doors of the ED, no longer needs police custody...or handcuffs! 2. The self...

  17. MD, DO, NP, DC, OD -- Who deserves the title PCP?

    acutecarenp replied to RMARTINNC's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So...NPs go to NP school...not medical school... and practice advanced nursing.... not medicine. PAs go to PA school ...not medical school...and practice What???? Assisting? When an NP and a PA...

  18. Triage Nightmare!

    acutecarenp posted a topic in Emergency

    On a busy Sunday afternoon, 17 people in the waiting room. The main ED is swamped, every inch of hall space is used up. 3 people on stretchers outside triage with IVs running and being medicated for...

  19. Triage Nightmare!

    acutecarenp replied to acutecarenp's topic in Emergency

    Canoe, North... Thanks!

  20. customer satisfaction in the er

    acutecarenp replied to ensense's topic in Emergency

    I work in a small community hospital with valet parking for ED patients...VALET FREAKING PARKING! There is a huge emphasis on the Press Gainey scores. Much of the time in satff meetings is dedicated...

  21. Dating Patients

    acutecarenp replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    ruby... please tell me this is information you obtained after you married your "ex".....

  22. Dating Patients

    acutecarenp replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

  23. Dating Patients

    acutecarenp replied to bobnurse's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    What???? Are you kidding???? Like... was he written up for cheating on her??? Please!

  24. Drug Seeker Stories

    acutecarenp replied to ER-RN2's topic in Emergency

    we have an interesting and effective way of dealing with these drug seeking, experienced consumers of healthcare services ( love that phrase!) after we determine they don't have pathology...and treat...

  25. A message to new grads: NEVER....

    acutecarenp replied to UM Review RN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new nurse, what you have to hear is a whole lot more important than what you have to say. Don't talk when you should be