echoRNC711

echoRNC711 BSN

cardiac CVRU/ICU/cardiac rehab/case management

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  1. Written up and confused.

    echoRNC711 replied to pageturnstyle's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am gob smacked. DNR doesn't mean NO care or let's do our best to kill them quickest. I am also confused why any order was even needed to suction. It would be a serious breach of practice NOT to...

  2. Out of Scope of Practice?

    echoRNC711 replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Absolutely!

  3. Out of Scope of Practice?

    echoRNC711 replied to ladytopaz's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    I focus my care on the pt not what any other nurse said or did. If we keep our focus on how to best serve the pt it keeps our practice cleaner. If the pt is ready for hospice and the family is...

  4. Out of field for almost 15 years...

    echoRNC711 replied to SacSunshine's topic in Retired Nurses

    What about agency work to get you back into the hospital ? It might be difficult at first but it would mean you have some current working experience to place on a

  5. Verses for Nurse's Funeral Mass?

    echoRNC711 replied to RicL's topic in Spirituality, Religion

    How about the good Samaritan parable? How often are we called to place our prejudices in our pocket and care and love the person in front of us as is. To me the patient suffering is God looking back...

  6. What can nurses do to be more happy in their career?

    echoRNC711 replied to Brian's topic in Nurses Rock

    I meditate daily. It has taught me that you can handle anything if you take it a moment at a time. Reflective time teaches me that nothing it is ever personal. How I react to it ,however,is. I am on...

  7. Dear God, Help me

    echoRNC711 replied to artsmom's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Oct 2 by dirtyhippiegirl Quote from Hygiene Queen Oh, our poor patient who was a nurse... "Call the pharmacy! Call the pharmacy! I've made an error! Call the pharmacy!" Oh, dear god! Even in dementia...

  8. stay or leave med surg?

    echoRNC711 replied to mandajoy18's topic in Nursing Career

    Just be aware that the further you move from the hospital environment may make going back difficult if you think it is something you might want in the future. Most nurses move from med/surg....

  9. Precepting in CCU

    echoRNC711 replied to Madds06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I precept-ed students in the past (ASU/CVRU ) and currently in cardiac rehab. What do I look for.... Very little actually. I don't have expectations. If a student is open to learning it is terrific. I...

  10. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    Blue Devil - I really enjoyed your post and I think you nailed it. The root issue is assertiveness. I think if we were all more honest in expressing our needs fairly then the princess platform would...

  11. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    What a great attitude.I am impressed at your introspection and ability to problem solve.I have always been a very vocal pt advocate and had no problem speaking up for them. Why, because I thought...

  12. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    TO SAMADAM8 "Ah, well, this is one of those things in life that goes on everywhere. Just remember to do right and be true to yourself, b/c the BIGGER reality is no one 'wears a crown' forever in...

  13. Coronary ICU interview!

    echoRNC711 replied to elmoRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yes,it will be like starting again in many ways and yes it is scarey. when I started in CVRU I had the runs pretty much daily worrying that I might do something to potentially kill a pt. Critical care...

  14. Fired new nurse; what to do now

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

    I am so very sorry this happened. Every nurse somewhere makes a med mistake. The mother hen in me is fluffing up protectively. First,most important question. Do you belong to a union? If you do...

  15. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    To SNB Thank you. Thoughtful.Insightful.I appreciate

  16. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    Thank you for your input.I greatly appreciate your time.My purpose in posting was to examine the balance of power, to see both my own reaction and learn from it. I feel a strength in facing my own...

  17. Why does every unit have a princess?

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

    Sorry for all the typos. I should have read it again.I hope its not too

  18. Why is the care plan important and why is it important to check clients care plan?

    echoRNC711 replied to JESSICA.LILLY's topic in Patient Education

    the word PLAN may give you the

  19. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    echoRNC711 replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    Make a conscious choice to be there for nurses coming behind you and renew that promise annually.(that has helped me a lot ) Explore all of nursing that way you will remain fresh When your getting...

  20. Would you become an RN again if you had the choice?

    echoRNC711 replied to eminthesr's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    For me ABSOLUTELY. The longer I am in it the more I love it. I am glad that I did med/surg then ICU , CVRU etc..and then moved on to positions that were easier physically.I spent about 4-5 yrs in...

  21. Cost of preceptorship

    echoRNC711 replied to Sage123183's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    We used to get anywhere between $10-$20 about the same as charge pay. Now I Precept/mentoring students in community nursing where finicially I get zip! I do ask students to consider doing the same...

  22. Must-have gadgets for the nursing student

    echoRNC711 replied to FDW630's topic in General Students

    The cheapest thing that you need the most is ENDURANCE . It is not the brightest that succeed but the ability to pick yourself up repeatedly that will be the marker of your

  23. Need to vent...being volunteered by someone else to do overtime...WHAT?!

    echoRNC711 replied to uRNmyway's topic in General Nursing

    We teach people how to treat us. If you are always a "yes " when asked they will keep asking. I still struggle with this myself. Easiest solution keep your phone off unless your paid to be on

  24. First night working with a vent

    echoRNC711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Pulmonary

    oh also check your vent settings when you get

  25. First night working with a vent

    echoRNC711 replied to Blackcat99's topic in Pulmonary

    hold your own breathe as you begin .When you need another breath so does your pt. (We can all get a little over enthusiastic with "just another sec and I will have got the plug.") Low alarm think...