Angie O'Plasty

Angie O'Plasty

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  1. Noninterventional Cath Labs

    Angie O'Plasty replied to RN12345656's topic in Cardiac

    I agree, why go in there twice and subject the patient to the potential risks one more time than is really necessary? I don't understand it either. Makes much more sense to be able to do the...

  2. fainting for no obvious reason

    Angie O'Plasty replied to 2spr0ut02's topic in General Nursing

    Just to add to the list of things that can make you pass out: Not only low heart rate, but also heart rates so high that the heart doesn't pump efficiently (certain arrhythmias). Have you noticed...

  3. Strange symptoms, weird diagnosis

    Angie O'Plasty replied to sugabuga's topic in General Nursing

    Agreed. Sounds like it could possibly have been an arrhythmia or something of that nature--did he have any

  4. Lifting requirements?

    Angie O'Plasty posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Hey, just curious about something. What are the requirements for lifting ability for flight nursing? I know they have maximum weight limits for flight nurses, but do they also have requirements for...

  5. Cardiac rehab

    Angie O'Plasty posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey everyone! I was wondering whether NP's do cardiac rehab and if so, what their role generally is. Also, would ACNP or ANP be more suitable for

  6. Cardiac rehab

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    What state are you in? Also, does anyone know how it works in

  7. Cardiac rehab

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    By physician supervision, do you mean that the program is overall directed by the physician and they need to be available if needed, or that they need to actually be watching the rehab

  8. needing help making decision on hlhs baby

    Angie O'Plasty replied to hlhsmomwho'sanurse's topic in Pediatric

    I know I'm bringing up somewhat of an old thread here (for all I know you may have delivered already), but I just wanted to say something. I know it's a tough situation, and I understand your concern...

  9. Anyone still using Lidocaine?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to VickyRN's topic in Cardiac

    Not only that, but pts who are on amio long-term can have some wicked bad side effects from it--lung damage, thyroid issues (anyone know if that's due to the iodine atoms in the amiodarone molecule?),...

  10. My son has SVT Questions

    Angie O'Plasty replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like you got some good information. It sounds like he's making a good decision to have it done, if it's interfering with being active etc. That's not conducive to getting the proper amount of...

  11. NPs in Flight/transport Nursing

    Angie O'Plasty replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It would seem that ACNP would cover most of the skills one would need for flight nursing, other than what's specific to flying--am I right? Does anyone have experience with the program at

  12. PVC's

    Angie O'Plasty replied to saribeth's topic in Cardiac

    The chest pain/dizziness would concern me more than the PVC's. BTW, sustained v-tach is over 30 seconds (less than 30s can be considered sustained VT if it results in hemodynamic compromise), I...

  13. My son has SVT Questions

    Angie O'Plasty replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    So...what did you find out from the

  14. Lifting requirements?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I suppose that if I end up deciding I want to pursue flight nursing (and the EMT in me certainly thinks it sounds good) I'll have to "bulk up" a bit! :) Or maybe I'm better off sticking to my...

  15. Another question about flight nurse requirements...

    Angie O'Plasty posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I have another quick question about the basic requirements for flight nursing. Is there any type of vision requirement (such as correctable to 20/20, etc.)? The reason I ask is that mine is...

  16. Another question about flight nurse requirements...

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    It sounds, then, like I would probably be OK in that department. I suppose the depth perception probably isn't a real issue given that I would only be spotting things and pointing them out to the...

  17. Another question about flight nurse requirements...

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    OK, I had figured everyone had to help with landing etc. So do you think that 20/30 vision and less-than-stellar depth perception would create a safety issue for the crew, or am I making more out of...

  18. Lifting requirements?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Thanks for the info. I'm actually thinking about acute care NP but thought I should get some info about flight nursing as well since it sounds pretty interesting; I am planning to go into a...

  19. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I forgot to ask...does anyone know anything about the Mass General IHP graduate nursing

  20. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Does anyone know anything about the following programs? UMass Graduate School of Nursing (can do cardiovascular subspecialty in ACNP or ANP)--this is probably my first choice since I already live in...

  21. Dreading my first Colonoscopy

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Genista's topic in Gastroenterology

    Where on earth did they come up with the name Go-Lytely for something like that?

  22. My son has SVT Questions

    Angie O'Plasty replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    Before I continue giving out info, I should just let you know that I am not a nurse yet (planning on doing direct entry NP Program), just have a BS in biology. All the info I'm telling you just comes...

  23. My son has SVT Questions

    Angie O'Plasty replied to PegRNBSN's topic in Cardiac

    If it's not severe, it may not warrant going for the ablation--the procedure does carry some risks, especially if the accessory pathway is in or near the AV node (as is often the case with PSVT--AV...

  24. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Anyone else have any thoughts? So far some interesting food for thought, but still major

  25. ANP vs. FNP for cardiology?

    Angie O'Plasty replied to Angie O'Plasty's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Confusing is right--UGH!! Now I REALLY don't know what would be the best way to go, between ANP, ACNP and FNP. And it's even tougher, because I really believe in preventive care etc. (which the more...