echoRNC711

echoRNC711 BSN

cardiac CVRU/ICU/cardiac rehab/case management

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  1. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    echoRNC711 posted a topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Sandy storm is en-route I feel it's strength echo in the wind that cautions me vigilance. My husband ,who is a Srgt.in the NYPD , has already been called in and is expected to be on duty for a...

  2. PT Pulls out their NG tube...boss says I need to fill out an event report?

    echoRNC711 replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    Do you by any chance work in a NH or LTC facility. They seem to have paperwork for everything. pretty soon you will be documenting the ,musical key, of a pt's

  3. What's the craziest thing a patient or family member has said to you?

    echoRNC711 replied to monkeybug's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Just today my boss was telling me about a 91 yr old pt that attended our cardiac rehab. We encourage them to set a goal.He was end stage CHF, pretty feeble but had a dream to one day still be...

  4. How Halloween was born

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in Nursing Humor

    I think I've met this

  5. LTC nurses-Are you worried about being fired?

    echoRNC711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I have never worked LTC but I did have a manager who ruled with an iron fist and was always threatening we could get fired. She delighted in having meetings where she ranted on about minutia. It was...

  6. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    echoRNC711 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Well a quick update, I'm still employed! I discussed my ambivalence in coming in with my boss. She was incredibly supportive, She also told me that as we are on off site facility not only did the...

  7. Epic Nursing Movie Trailer - Nurses Spreading Smiles

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    yeah ,absolutely brian. nice job. All nurses' could do with a stat dose of

  8. Different Types Of Coworkers

    echoRNC711 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Loved,loved loved your article.We need to laugh more! The Documenter : The one who charts everything,does nothing and can't understand how she still ends up in court. The Beacon : The nurse who...

  9. Epic Nursing Movie Trailer - Nurses Spreading Smiles

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    And imagine all this happens even before breakfast is served

  10. First Year Almost Over, No Magical "Ah ha" Moment Yet

    echoRNC711 replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    In my practice I have noticed that the very best nurse's frequently are themselves the last to

  11. First Year Almost Over, No Magical "Ah ha" Moment Yet

    echoRNC711 replied to babysteps25's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey, I'm 20yrs in and still waiting for that feeling!! Ok,ok, just kidding. If you are getting the job done, haven't killed anyone and can go home without feeling the need to high pitch ruminate you...

  12. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    echoRNC711 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you so much to all who have posted. I especially appreciate those who were thoughtful and didn't assume. Thanks too to those who stuck to the topic, -What would YOU do when faced with choosing...

  13. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    echoRNC711 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Thank you that was helpful. Regarding the last question ,I'm inclined to agree with you that its case by case.When I worked in ICU's it was an instant decision to say yes.Now being off site ,with my...

  14. Stamps anyone?

    echoRNC711 replied to Carefreeliving's topic in General Nursing

    At our center the Dr. is too lazy to actually look or sign his name on pt charts and gets the charge nurse to stamp his name for him. I refuse to do it. I will not support laziness. Other than him I...

  15. Sandy Storm whom do I serve?

    echoRNC711 replied to echoRNC711's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    Fortunately for me the bridge will be closed so the decision has been made for me. While I describe my own dilemma in arriving at my own decision my post goes on to ask more important questions...

  16. I didn't even know this existed!

    echoRNC711 replied to Morganalefey's topic in Nurse Entrepreneurs, Innovators

    We use a massage therapist in cardac rehab . She is not an RN. However I teach meditation,stress management, give reiki as part of my job there as RN. If I had your skills I am confident they would...

  17. Abusing staff nurses to do "presentation"-- can they do this to us?!

    echoRNC711 replied to 3rdwing's topic in Neurological

    This is a topic for staff meeting where professionally you say...Thank you for recognizing the value of education. I appreciate your interest to keep us all well educated. I'd like to continue...

  18. *confused* Sliding Scales and Insulin (particularly Actrapid)

    echoRNC711 replied to hazyblue's topic in Diabetes, Endocrine Nursing

    Follow the rules. CS as ordered. Insulin/med as ordered , at time ordered Take c/s if pt symptomatic hypoglycemic. High-report it to MD. MD will decide if pt needs insulin drip then and...

  19. EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretations

    echoRNC711 replied to KSHOCARO's topic in Cardiac

    Oh forgot to include..... Forget memorizing. Focus on whats going on in the heart. It is much more important to understand what they mean rather than cramming (and then forgetting what it all means )...

  20. EKG/Arrhythmia Interpretations

    echoRNC711 replied to KSHOCARO's topic in Cardiac

    Hands down paramedics teach rhythms best. I have worked cardiac nursing for 15 yrs but I find paramedics can teach the things you really must Know,quickly,effectively and give you the confidence you...

  21. What made you decide to go into BICU?

    echoRNC711 replied to nurs1ng's topic in Critical Care

    I have pretty much worked everywhere in the in the hospital ,other than BICU. I just want to take this opportunity to let nurse's in this field know I think it is the most difficult field. You have...

  22. Realizing how lucky I am

    echoRNC711 replied to marydc's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Thanks so much. It is great to hear the positive side and more importantly that it CAN be done. Nice job! Hats off to you and your co-workers for a job well

  23. Is clinic nursing relatively drama free (does everyone get along)

    echoRNC711 replied to lost4's topic in Ambulatory Care, Clinic

    Rather than trying to avoid drama perhaps it to might helpful to figure out ,in the quiet of your own mind ,"what it is about drama that makes you uncomfortable." We can't control other's but we...

  24. Full Moon Syndrome: Fact or Fiction

    echoRNC711 replied to madwife2002's topic in General Nursing

    Hmmm....I really don't know, Yet, If the word lunatic has its origin in the moon itself (lunar ) then maybe it merits consideration. We used to buy a cake every Friday in CVRU and called it Freaky...

  25. The Disrespect Of Nurses

    echoRNC711 replied to TheCommuter's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    The times that we have involved security for psychotic pts they invariably only speak to the patient , (like that's gonna help )but do little more. Meanwhile the nurses are left carrying a...