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  1. New Grad in Cath Lab... any tips or advice?

    MusicGuy replied to NewCathLabNurse's topic in Cardiac

    It helps to have ICU experience and comfort with critically ill (AKA SAS-sick as snot) patients. You will have to learn ED nursing during STEMIs and provide care to ICU patients when they come down...

  2. Where are all of my EP lab nurses!?

    MusicGuy replied to lukeybaby's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There's not many EP RN's! Mostly because there are few educational programs available, and most of us learn on the job which takes years. I've been in EP almost 3 years. I like it enough to stay. I...

  3. ICU for EP Lab?

    MusicGuy replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Cardiac

    I work in the CL as well, most of our staff is cross trained. So, that aspect will be easier for you. I didn't have any CL experience when I was hired, and had to learn it in addition to EP. You need...

  4. ICU for EP Lab?

    MusicGuy replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Cardiac

    Absolutely! If there's anything of my brain left after a 14 hour shift, it's

  5. ECG interpretation

    MusicGuy replied to rariel's topic in Cardiac

    Skillstat!

  6. ICU for EP Lab?

    MusicGuy replied to CardiacRNLA's topic in Cardiac

    They want ICU/CCU experience so you have a good foundation of everything cardiac. Drips, 12 leads, anatomy, ect. in addition to good nursing skills. Some of our patients come from the ICU and you are...

  7. Cardiac Step Down: 6 week orientation for new grad

    MusicGuy replied to ADNRN2016's topic in Cardiac

    I would caution against nights unless you're seriously OK with being up all night. I started on nights and found that not too many happy people were around to answer questions, but your situation may...

  8. Cath lab prep and recovery

    MusicGuy replied to momathoner09's topic in Cardiac

    Congrats on the new job! I recommend becoming familiar with the process. Your patients might come back with an arterial sheath still in the groin. The art of pulling is fairly straight forward. Hold...

  9. EP Nurses

    MusicGuy replied to SMYSJanie's topic in Cardiac

    Yes, understanding is the key word. I'm week 5 in an EP lab and it's a big learning curve to simply read intracardiac ekgs, let alone interpret the pathways and jumps. Most RN's are unaware that there...

  10. Are some people just not cut out for ICU?

    MusicGuy replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was thinking the same thing! And little jealous too. I wish I had had a more involved preceptor during my orientation. I'm surprised most managers don't see this as a crucial

  11. as a nursing student will I get more out of working in the ICU as a CNA?

    MusicGuy replied to michigan94's topic in Critical Care

    This was my path and I'm glad I did it. I started as a unit secretary and learned what labs and orders are used on different patients and why. Then I became a CNA and learned my rhythms and how to...

  12. Video RN screaming, dragged into police car d/t refused blood draw on unconscious patient!

    MusicGuy replied to SummitRN's topic in General Nursing

    As disturbing as the video is to watch, it baffles me that a security guard just stood and watched. Security officers are also mandated with protecting rights of patients in addition to rights of...

  13. When to call Rapid Response Team?

    MusicGuy replied to LUCBSN's topic in Critical Care

    RRT's prevent code blues! I'd rather have the RRT if my patient is not doing

  14. Why I'm leaving nursing

    MusicGuy replied to UK nurse88's topic in General Nursing

    Removed

  15. "Your job is to make me happy"

    MusicGuy replied to Nurse216's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Making them happy is doing them a disservice, and I would explain it that way. A jester can make them happy, but what our patients deserve is to be happy AFTER they leave

  16. Why Nursing Sucks...

    MusicGuy replied to pixiern15's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    To the OP: I have been there! I'm not sure if I had the experience because I was new, a guy or both. Serve the time (a year usually) and find a better unit or even hospital. You'll be twice the nurse...

  17. Fired during orientation/7 weeks in

    MusicGuy replied to beachlover's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I was the victim of a horrible preceptor as well. She didn't care, and half of the time I was pawned off to multiple other preceptors. I was happy when that happened because I learned more, but the...

  18. Chose med surg like I'm supposed to, but really unhappy.

    MusicGuy replied to enytsyrhk572's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Absolutely! Last night we had more psych patients on our floor than MS. Some stay a year or so as

  19. Any good ekg/tele apps or websites?

    MusicGuy replied to Lexilou08's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Love skillstat! When it comes to books, Dubin is OK. But if you want more of the "nuts and bolts", go for the "only EKG book you'll ever need" by Thaler. It goes into much more

  20. Night Shift Woes...When Do You Sleep On Your Days Off????

    MusicGuy replied to BibleBarb56's topic in General Nursing

    As Craig from Keep it Real RN says, "night shift is a different type of hell". I personally like it. Some good points where made to survive it: Eat well and often - healthy snacks like carrot/celery...

  21. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    MusicGuy replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hello Rubyvee. I can understand what you say about some folks missing "subtle hints" about how they are doing, and appreciate that you shared it. That is valuable advice. However, I feel that this NM...

  22. My termination story, any new grad success advice appreciated!

    MusicGuy replied to Islaleigh's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The same thing happened to me. Let's start with your original conversation with the NM. She was willing to give you another week, then changed her mind. It may not seem obvious yet, but they did you a...

  23. Being let go during orientation in ICU

    MusicGuy replied to hyed's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It sounds like a hostile place. I'm not sure that it's ever acceptable for a preceptor to yell at a nurse who is orienting. It shows immaturity and deficits of the preceptor. Just because they might...

  24. 21 Things you never mention at a hospital job interview

    MusicGuy replied to prettyboyswag's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I did get a rejection call. Needless to say I wanted job and liked the hospital. But having a voice tell me such was very professional (IMHO) and made me want to apply again. It's a rare thing; most...

  25. Want to transfer units in mid-orientation of first job...what should I put on my resume?

    MusicGuy replied to Nurse_Bella's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I was in a similar situation where I felt a different unit would be a better fit a couple months into orientation. My mistake was to "check it out" and not just keep it to myself. My advice is to get...