CRIMSON

CRIMSON

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  1. Parkland info

    CRIMSON posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Just curious if someone knows more details than me. I found the SICU residency is finally listed but no other specialty residency. There are a generic Nurse residency and it asks you to list by Floor...

  2. Open Heart Recovery Training

    CRIMSON posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Would like to know what your best references for when you started your Open Heart Recovery training? In our unit you "heart train" after about a year. I am looking for the best information that helped...

  3. Pharmacology

    CRIMSON replied to ashonman's topic in Critical Care

    avail: 2mg/ml & order: 30ml/hr a. mg/hr=2mg/250ml x 30ml/hr=60/250 = 0.24mg/hr b. mcg/hr=1000mcg/1mg x 2mg/250ml x 30ml/1hr = 60000/250 = 240mcg/hr c. mcg/min=1000mcg/1mg x 2mg/250ml x 30ml/1hr x...

  4. Which graduate position would you take and why?

    CRIMSON replied to SamJB's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ICU experience is an awesome choice. They help you learn great amounts of information that school never really touched upon and hone your assessment skills to a

  5. Swan-Ganz Use

    CRIMSON replied to TexRN08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Always had post CABG, usually pulled by 3am if patient

  6. Highest Troponin Levels You've Seen?

    CRIMSON replied to Dogstar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Up to 500 often and usually >1000's post

  7. Nitro vs Morphine

    CRIMSON replied to moidla's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Keep a close eye on them and if it does not relieve call the on call cardi to report. Had one of these guys much like yours. Young (38ish), no initial ekg changes, Morphine prn, and BP good. However,...

  8. UTA Spring 2012

    CRIMSON replied to Mochachild's topic in University of Texas Arlington

    Just put in my RN-BSN via academic partnership online for hopefully Jan-Feb start. Got just a few pre's I need for the BSN that I didn't need for the ADN. Hopefully, this school will fit the

  9. RN won't give pain meds

    CRIMSON replied to Laught3r's topic in Pain Management

    Always advocate for your patient. Insist the RN assess the patient fully. A patient has a right to pain management. Unfortunately, society and a fracked up legal system has allowed too many frivolous...

  10. Nurse to Nurse Communication

    CRIMSON replied to LewisA2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The nurses on our CVICU use a very simular process. Everyone has their own "report" form they like to use. I use one I designed for myself and keep it for as long as patient on the unit in cases I...

  11. First day of clinicals .. does this get easier?

    CRIMSON replied to Neldavi's topic in General Students

    LOL, first BREATHE! Yes, it will get easier with study and practice just like everything else. Like the first time you tried anything and maybe you got it but it was akward but each time you tried it...

  12. Where to find a good stethoscope?

    CRIMSON replied to jackey_nurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Littman great and hi dollar. If you need a lesser dollar,

  13. Littmann alternatives

    CRIMSON replied to Skynet's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Kila is a great alternative, I have Littman Cardiology III and Master Cardiology but also have the single master Cardiology from Kila and it works really well. Kila new $70, used with new eartips and...

  14. Littmann Cardiology III OR Master Cardiology Stethoscope for a student?

    CRIMSON replied to Dewailer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I could hook you up with a Kila used but with new eartips and diaphram cover for cheap if you interested message

  15. Littmann Cardiology III OR Master Cardiology Stethoscope for a student?

    CRIMSON replied to Dewailer's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have the Cardiology III, the master Cardiology both in Littman and the master Cardiology in Kila. My personal fave is the Cardiology III. BUT for school where the poor thing gets thrown everywhere...

  16. Forced Flu Shots

    CRIMSON replied to Tinksrn's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    The flumist is a live virus vaccine which increases

  17. New RN can't find a job!!!!!

    CRIMSON replied to ajitamamasita's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Look specifically for New Grad internship to get some

  18. question about CCRN, PASS CCRN, and the self assessment exam

    CRIMSON replied to jmeng's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I am soon to start studying for this exam and plan on getting the "Pass CCRN". Glad to hear it is helpful. If anyone is interested in gettting rid of their books/cd PM me. Congrats to all who have...

  19. Albumin/fluids and svr

    CRIMSON replied to Zaphod's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Usually with Levo a little fluid is not a bad thing. It doesn't help to "tighten everything up" if there is not sufficient "fluid" in

  20. Precedex

    CRIMSON replied to Stlcardsrock's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I do not like Precedex as it usually does not work well at all. The patients are mostly too awake and still agitated. Also, the hypotension

  21. Levo and pH

    CRIMSON replied to Maevish's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    PH and volume both sound as though they may have been a contributing factor. If there is no volume, you can squeeze the Levo all you want but it will not help if there is nothing there. (Csection loss...

  22. BEST Nursing Shoes??

    CRIMSON replied to Sl1011's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria Shoes and $59 Closeout Alegria Shoes from the Original Alegria Shoes Shop These shoes rock, period! They come in the "mary jane" option which is the closed back. They are the only shoes that...

  23. In need of comfy nursing shoes (school)

    CRIMSON replied to ERsn's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria Shoes and $59 Closeout Alegria Shoes from the Original Alegria Shoes Shop These shoes rock, period! They come in the "mary jane" option which is the closed back. They are the only shoes that...

  24. Need shoes for plantar fasciitis

    CRIMSON replied to leonurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Alegria Shoes and $59 Closeout Alegria Shoes from the Original Alegria Shoes Shop Here is a great site if you cannot find them near you. They run European sizes. Like an 8.5 = 39,

  25. Need shoes for plantar fasciitis

    CRIMSON replied to leonurse's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I can say I have tried a ton of different shoes. My heels used to kill and legs tired and I have high arches. I used insoles in several ect. I can say ONLY 1 shoe I have bought does not hurt my feet...