mummer43

That makes sense. Thanks!

Ok, thanks!

I know you aren't supposed to do it, but what is the reasoning behind not pushing meds through an a-line?

50k really isn't all that much.

I am just curious what types of jobs are available for nurses who wold like to enter the corporate aspect of medicine. I have heard that some nurses have made the transition to pharm. sales, but what else is out there? Thanks!

I just completed all the paperwork and I am waiting for them to get back to me regarding the physical. I will let you know what I think once I work a few shifts for them.

I work in an open heart unit and report was one of the things that I stressed over for the first couple months. I basically use a modified fancas in which I put everything that pertains to cardiac and fluids at the top. I start off with the history and then I do the following: IV's - what is running where and at what rate. Cardiac - heart tones, ectopy/arrhythmias, rate/BP, chest tubes, urine/foley, vascular/pulses, edema, pacer wires, incisions. I usually talk about the labs and meds at this point. Respiratory - lung sounds, SATS, vent/O2, rate, suctioning/cough, spirometer GI - bowel sounds, diet, BM's, nausea, emesis Neuro - A&O?, pupils, strength, movement I complete it by talking about the family and visitation. I think this is a good way to give report on an open heart unit because it addresses the most important stuff first and moves down the line.

How well did they pay? I just contacted someone there regarding per diem.

The job postings at my hospital are very non-specific. The job description I got was for nurses in general and wasn't unit specific, so that didn't help. I am working full time on an open heart unit, but I want to pick up some per diem hours through an agency at another CVICU. They don't really say much in their ad other than the amount of experience required. I really want to write a comprehensive and professional resume and since this is my first nursing job, I am a little unsure how to go about it.

I got the job description, but it wasn't unit specific. My unit is very similar to your in that we take a lot of the same patients. I really like how you summarized everything. Does anyone else want to add theirs to this thread? This could be a good resource for us.

I have asked my supervisor for a copy of my job description. I am sure it is a good place to start with my resume.

That's a good question. I will have to look into that.

This has been a big help for me. I am trying to get a resume together for some per diem work and I am having a hard time. Anyone else here with open heart experience care to help me out?

This has been a big help for me. I am trying to get a resume together for some per diem work and I am having a hard time. Anyone else here with open heart experience care to help me out?

Bump!