jotec

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1. Process for monitoring telemetry at your hospital

   jotec replied to Marchc7's topic in Cardiac

   Our tele tech measure and label the strips and it is then verified by an RN. Although it must be said the tele techs know there rhythms better the most the RNs. They monitor primarly pcu and medical floors, Around 34 patients each. they went from ph...

2. Littman master cardiology versus Cardiology IV

   jotec replied to Dikid's topic in Uniform/Gear

   Jbhhv

3. Working in Cath Lab

   jotec replied to sungrl01's topic in Cardiac

   I am not a RN yet but i do work close with the cath lab. I often watch procedures. I think your OR experience will help. There are typically 2 Rn's 1 RCIS and a cardiologist in the room. There is a sterile field. 1 rn admisters meds and helps out th...

4. Ambulating a pt while on vasoactive drugs?

   jotec replied to nurs1ng's topic in CCU

   Have the pt stand. Retake bp and monitor s/s.

5. Abset/Flat T-wave

   jotec replied to Jlucasrn92's topic in CCU

   When you look at a 12 lead you should consider all the leads. Though typically v1 and v6 are used to determine bbb quickly. Qrs must be >120msec for a lbbb v1 is typically a QS wave or rS wave. V6 is usually a R wave sometimes notched or m shaped....

6. Subacute nurse to cardio thoracic ICU and stepdown

   jotec replied to caseyuptonurse's topic in CCU

   Try skillstat.com for ecg simulator And on khanacademys site search ecg. They have a good series on ecg. Dont skip out on the anatomy & physiology of the heart it will help you understand what is going on better.

7. What's up with all the 'failed NCLEX' posts?

   jotec replied to Magsulfate's topic in General Nursing

   I did not read through the entire post so pardon me if I am late to the party. it is my understanding the change the test every 2 years and that with some recent changes the national averages on the nclex have dropped significantly. 2

8. LPN or Ultrasound tech?

   jotec replied to apreetyddhh's topic in Career Support

   definitely US(sonographer) tech of your 2 choices. LPN's are mostly phased out of hospital settings. Also there are areas of US you can specialize in like echocardiography sonographers (echo tech) and specialized areas typically get paid more then ge...

9. How to deal with hostility?

   jotec replied to MyFairLady88's topic in General Students

   Better to learn early on as opposed to later, but you can't please everyone. If someone does not want to interact with you move on. Based on your post you seem like a kind, caring person so it is their loss. Do not get hung up do your job and shrug i...

10. 30 years old and more impatient then ever!

    jotec replied to jotec's topic in General Students

    Wow! That is a long wait

11. 30 years old and more impatient then ever!

    jotec posted a topic in General Students

    Well it is official. I have application anxiety. I applied in late May for a nursing program in my area. Although the application period does not end until mid July, I find myself checking my email daily. I assume I realistically won't find out until...

12. Hesi A&P part

    jotec replied to lesligutierrez's topic in HESI

    use a textbook and i recommend khan academy and crash course.

13. Working as a RN with a Different Religion at a LDS/Mormon Hospital

    jotec replied to tabithug531's topic in Utah

    i cannot respond to PM's yet. I do like working at St. mark. I work primary in cardiology and the staff and physicians are great. For the most part. I don't agree with every decision the corporate HCA makes but for the most part only positive experie...

14. Working as a RN with a Different Religion at a LDS/Mormon Hospital

    jotec replied to tabithug531's topic in Utah

    I work at St. Marks which is a, or was a catholic hospital. I have been working there for 3 years and one of the RN's thought i was LDS until a few months ago because she saw drinking coffee lol. living in Utah in general you are frequently going to...

15. Who else is waiting for an Acceptance letter?

    jotec replied to nursingjourney's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I have not been accepted yet (won't find out till late july ... ) but my scores were as follows; Read comp 94 grammar 86 vocab 92 math 100 bio 96 ap 84