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  1. "Pump Head" post OHS

    RN12345656 posted a topic in Cardiac

    Hello everyone...the cardiac thread is getting stale..I was trying to think of something we could discuss/share..when I thought of this... How many of you nurses who work in CVICU/Cardiac Surgery...

  2. Animosity between the shifts?

    RN12345656 replied to bth44's topic in General Nursing

    It really doesn't matter if you are in small community hospital or a large teaching hospital, there will always be the animosity between shifts. It is unfortunate, but that is just the way it goes....

  3. LOS after CABG?

    RN12345656 replied to tvccrn's topic in Cardiac

    Your mother's discharge on POD2 for an OPCAB is acceptable. I work on cardiac surgery stepdown, and we send pts home POD3 who were on pump. The P.A. was obviously mistaken and commented on a...

  4. Atrial Fibrillation Case Study research help needed

    RN12345656 replied to yogadedra's topic in Cardiac

    Yogadedra-- I know this paper seems overwhelming to write. Your instructors/professors have laid that paper out for you. They are telling you exactly what they want in the paper. The first thing I...

  5. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    RN12345656 replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I'm sorry--it's a thoracoscopy approach (smaller incision than an actual thoracotomy)

  6. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    RN12345656 replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dinith--AtriCure is very similiar to Maze procedure except sternotomy and pump are avoided with just a thoracotomy approach. EP lab ablation is obviously less invasive than

  7. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    RN12345656 replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    We have standing orders/Atrial Fib protocol (for new onset Afib) where I work. We use Cardizem--0.25mg/kg bolus then Cardizem gtt 10mg/hr. Parameters are: Sustained HR>120bpm & SBP

  8. Atrial Fib. Noninvasive Treatment

    RN12345656 replied to thatoneguy's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hey Dinith-- I have to agree with you regarding the success rate with ablation. I can't tell you how many times I've seen a post CABG and/or Valve Pt who have had the Maze procedure--and postop they...

  9. Relocating to Richmond area

    RN12345656 replied to sroman's topic in Virginia Nursing

    I live 2hrs away..I am only familiar with MCV (VCU). It is a big teaching hospital.. If I'm not mistaken, MCV is a Level I Trauma Center. For 8 yrs experience the pay is about $25/hr. If you aren't...

  10. Atrial Flutter and Radiofrequency catheter ablation questions...

    RN12345656 replied to Animaniacs's topic in Cardiac

    Pts in A.Flutter are treated with meds before ablation is attempted. Just think..meds before anything invasive. Sounds like this pt was unable to convert with the use of medications. Depending on pts...

  11. Why are pts with low BPs still on meds that could lower their BPs even more?!

    RN12345656 replied to christvs's topic in Cardiac

    I think everyone pretty much cleared up the reasoning and the importance of why you would give the antihypertensives... When I was a new nurse, I too had the same questions--It is always in the best...

  12. Is this new grad a nut or what? Opinions please !

    RN12345656 replied to DutchgirlRN's topic in General Nursing

  13. Amiodarone Admistration Info for a Class

    RN12345656 replied to KneenaM's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    yes, i give amio all the time through a central line. i work on ct surgery stepdown so everyone comes to me with an ij. eventually, the ij is d/c'd so there are other patients who get it

  14. LVAD Nursing Care

    RN12345656 replied to quiltr's topic in Cardiac

    I found these on PubMed. They may be something to look into. I will still check tomorrow for ya :) Items 1 - 4 of 4 One page. 1: Stahovich M, Chillcott S, Ferber L. Related Articles, Links...

  15. LVAD Nursing Care

    RN12345656 replied to quiltr's topic in Cardiac

    I can probably get some info tomorrow at work. I work next door to HICU--Im sure they have plenty of

  16. What will Cardiac Surgery Stepdown be like?

    RN12345656 replied to ManyRN2B's topic in Cardiac

    I almost forgot to answer your other question...Yes, you will mostly see senior pts. The is just an approx.. but the age range would be 55-80. However, there are 30yr olds who have CABGs!! Most of...

  17. What will Cardiac Surgery Stepdown be like?

    RN12345656 replied to ManyRN2B's topic in Cardiac

    I work on cardiac surgery stepdown as well. You will see pts who have acute & chronic renal failure, lung diseases, gi obstruction & bleeds, CVAs and alot of diabetes. The other day I had a pt...

  18. looking for studies R/T infection and wearing scrubs from home

    RN12345656 replied to velardern's topic in Operating Room

    Electrophysiology Lab--branch off of the Cath Lab--typically pacemakers/AICD insertions

  19. anticoagulation on device implantation

    RN12345656 replied to sarocci's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Sarocci! I work on a cardiac surgery stepdown unit. The unit I work on does not have a protocol in place in regards to anticoagulated pt.s for device implantation. It is really up to each...

  20. Telemetry Techs vs. Nurses

    RN12345656 replied to Jubei's topic in Cardiac

    What are you so mad about? You obviously do not know me..stop making judgements. First of all...we need to get a few things straight. Telemetry is set up at the nurses station were I work. I am...

  21. code blue

    RN12345656 replied to gigigirl's topic in Cardiac

    Hi Siri, I am sure you have BLS. BLS is required for everyone who is employed at a hospital who comes into contact with pts. However, that is just the basics. Have you taken ACLS? If not, it should be...

  22. Competence level at the cardiac surgical ward

    RN12345656 replied to Skejnurse's topic in Cardiac

    Sounds like we are doing the same nursing care in the states as you are in Denmark--except for total care of the pt. Where I work, we have 4 pts (day & night shift). Nurses aides help with beds,...

  23. Telemetry Techs vs. Nurses

    RN12345656 replied to Jubei's topic in Cardiac

    I can tell you this jubei...I was a tele tech for 3 years before I got my RN license. So, I too can speak for both sides. I was trained for 4 months on my rhythms and received my certification(for...

  24. Nurses pulling CTs?

    RN12345656 posted a topic in Cardiac

    I work on a cardiac surgery step-down floor in Virginia. Recently, visiting my grandfather in North Carolina, his nurse asked me to step out while she pulled my grandfather's tubes. (I think I made...

  25. University of Phoenix RN-MSN Bridge for non-nursing Bachelor's Degree

    RN12345656 replied to military spouse's topic in Online Distance Learning

    I am also interested in the RN-MSN online. If you do not mind...how much does each class cost (@ UofP ) and how many total classes do you need to complete the program? If anyone else knows prices on...