CardiacDork

CardiacDork MSN, RN

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  1. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I agree! I had some good cojones in general surgery by the time I left, time to put on some ICU

  2. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you and I will do next time, new or seasoned in the ICU - I think my patient deserves the best and a cardiology consult would have made a difference. Thank you for your

  3. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    He ordered dobutamine next (renal dose) and ordered 20 of lasix to be given bc of the decrease in UOP I disagree with these orders but I am also new so don't want to stir waters. How is the lasix or...

  4. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you so much, you validated my initial thoughts. :) I take it some CT surgeons are highly opposed to consulting cardiology? I heard around the unit there's some beef between CT and Cardiology...

  5. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I will look these up and ask about them at my facility. Never heard of but then again I've only been in ICU for roughly a month. Thanks so much! Learned something

  6. Atrial pacing above 100 to increase CO/MAP

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Makes perfect sense! A faster HR can potentially mean decreased ventricular filling time? Yeah we gave albumin bolus after bolus - I think X4. Unfortunately they came from the OR with no PA...

  7. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    CardiacDork replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    $3.85 ... What year was this

  8. Entitlement - Are We Making The Problem Worse?

    CardiacDork replied to OyWithThePoodles's topic in School

    I'm 23 so only 10 years ago I was still in junior high! I remember I had awful headaches and I used to go to the nurses office for an ice pack and 15 minutes of dark relaxation time. Come to find out...

  9. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I wanna read! Where can I find

  10. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I don't blame you. I'm on my phone. I definitely wouldn't get up right now. Way too comfortable

  11. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Hehe you can still unlike/unthank it by clicking over it

  12. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    I never bashed graduates from non traditional schools. I simply think that brick and mortar education causes less headaches in terms of licensing and future advancement. This was a statement not...

  13. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Lol. I think you read too deep into my post. I didn't need a lecture or dissertation from you. Care to take your hurt feeling elsewhere?

  14. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    CardiacDork replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I do not understand what you mean. I just meant to say that in addition to CRNA, I think NP would be a great opportunity given the success of some posters here as NP's. I am doing CRNA as well -...

  15. Is it still financially worth it to become CRNA?

    CardiacDork replied to ProgressiveThinking's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great read. This is making me highly consider NP again or maybe in addition to CRNA. I wish I could speak with more people that did both CRNA and NP and practice at both capacities and their

  16. Feeling overwhelmed

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in Critical Care

    OMG thank YOU so much for sharing

  17. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    So glad I attended a traditional nursing program that is highly recognized and highly competitive in the area. I will also complete my BSN at the teaching university at which I work. Call me old...

  18. Can my school force me to do extra tests after i graduated before they schedule my nclex??

    CardiacDork replied to Mims84's topic in LPN, LVN Students

    Is anyone else wondering if the OP meant to say that her school pays for her

  19. Tips for Listening to Quiet Respirations?

    CardiacDork replied to lizzayzay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    You need to tell your patients to take deep breaths! Do NOT feel bad! Do you know what happens when patients don't take deep breaths, your patients should be doing IS X 10 Q hour. Please research...

  20. New grad RN in 2mos.??

    CardiacDork replied to magnolia44's topic in LPN to RN

    Now a days you will need bedside experience plus a bachelors. I work at a university hospital in Texas and our case managers need a minimum of a BSN + I believe 3 years bedside

  21. Name one of your favorite things about being a male nurse.

    CardiacDork replied to DatMurse's topic in Men in Nursing

    This is not funny. Despite having an average build I cannot find scrubs that DON'T hold on to my butt the way that 99 year old COPD grandma with ESRD, MI, and cardiogenic Shock on ECMO holds on to...

  22. I harmed my first patient today.

    CardiacDork replied to starwarrior's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    You'll live. What we do isn't always pleasant. NGT insertion is pretty traumatic and especially on a patient with MR or drug withdrawals, I've seen both. Had a patient with ICU delirium begging us not...

  23. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    CardiacDork replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    You live in the burbs,

  24. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    CardiacDork replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought it meant something totally different involving truckers and exchange of money. /

  25. The worst job you had before becoming a Nurse?

    CardiacDork replied to Want2BeeRN's topic in General Nursing

    I'm afraid to ask - off the