Kolt19

Kolt19 has 1 years experience and specializes in CVICU.

Latest Activity

1. CT output & notifying MD

   Kolt19 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Quick Question - On my facility's post-acb orders, it states 'Notify MD if CT output greater than 150 ml/hr." I have been a CVICU RN for 1 1/2 years but still feel like I never know when it is...

2. A Good CCRN Prep?

   Kolt19 replied to Flightline's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   PASS CCRN ... good and thought ccrn was easy ... try

3. SWANS - Wedging

   Kolt19 posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Just curious if you wedge at your facility. We wedge here. At the hospital across the street, RN's do not wedge.

4. CCRN exam?? Experiences?

   Kolt19 replied to Natef26's topic in MICU, SICU

   Go For It! I passed my CCRN last week with 1 year experience. I read the PASS CCRN book. If you have the 1750 hrs ... just do it if you feel prepared. I think the key was experience, the CD with...

5. What are your ICU visitation hours???

   Kolt19 replied to Nacki's topic in MICU, SICU

   CVICU - Locked Doors 10a-6p 8p - 9p 2 visitors at a

6. How do you organize your day?

   Kolt19 replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

   One of my keys to organization is having a good 'brain' that has all of your critical information, as well as blanks for meds, notes, etc. I have made one I really like. If you need one, PM

7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   Kolt19 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   nyforlove, thank you... I graduated in May '07 with my bachelors. Had a bad job experience first off ... was there 2 months. Been in the CVICU for 1 year with great mentors and support. I am heart...

8. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   Kolt19 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   I passed :) 105/125 correct ... Man, some of those questions were hard. Thanks for the

9. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

   Kolt19 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

   Im taking CCRN tomorrow at 1:30pm. I've read the PASS CCRN! book and done hundreds of practice questions ... Work in the CVICU so familiar with swans, hemodynamics, etc... Wish me luck ...

10. CCU - Removal of Femoral Sheath by Registered Nurses

    Kolt19 replied to CWhite's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    To D/C a sheath - we use manual, c-clamp, or femostop (which requires a MD order r/t cost) We start checking the ACT within an hour after the patient arrives from the Cath Lab and usually pull when...

11. Any guys here from the east texas area?

    Kolt19 replied to Trans-am's topic in Male Nursing Students

    hey, im 22 and i go to ut tyler. i am in my 3rd semester. if you need anything, let me

12. UT Tyler - Longview Extension

    Kolt19 replied to Dawdett's topic in Texas Nursing

    hello. I attend UT Tyler @ Longview working on my BSN. Admissions is based on a point system with grades, and a few other things. If you have a 3.0 you should be fine, they have like 80 applicants...

13. Should BSNs be paid more?

    Kolt19 replied to edcampbe's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Not starting anything, just stating the facts: I attend UT TYLER. We do two 12 hour shifts a week (24 HOURS) or three 12 hour shifts a week (36 HOURS). My mother graduated from an ADN program...

14. Does anyone know much about Lupus?

    Kolt19 replied to askater11's topic in General Nursing

    . Immune Complex-mediated autoimmune disease - Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)-"Red Wolf" 1. General a. Chronic, systemic, inflammatory; autoantibodies have specificity for nuclear structures...

15. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    Kolt19 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I was just wondering what experienced nurses think about a new graduate starting out in ICU. I am in a BSN program where we can specialize in ICU for one class, but I realize this is not near what...