Nurse Dose Podcast

In this episode I explain WHAT ultrasound IVs are, WHY being able to put ultrasound IVs is important, and HOW you can get started putting them in yourself.

In this episode, I  interview a couple of RNs that I trained when they were fresh out of nursing school. They talk about their orientation experience as well as what they did to land a job in the ICU right out of school. At the end we hear from a special guest that gives us a sneak peak into a future episode.

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In this episode we talk about central venous pressure or CVP. I go over what CVP is as well as how we measure it. I also go into how CVP may be effected and increased or decreased by common events in the ICU. At the end, I touch on CVP waveform interpretation and the possible clinical uses that go along with that.

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In this episode I go over what I did to pass the CCRN and what you can do to pass it too! The books I talk about are listed on my website www.nursedose.org. Also, stay to the end to find out how to enter for a pin giveaway! Details will also be posted to my Instagram @nursedoseofficial.

In this episode we go over the two pure vasopressor medications as well as the 3 inopressor medications that we routinely use in the ICU. We also review the different receptors that each medication interacts with as well as how these medications are used for different patient populations.

Hey guys, so I'm currently getting my bearings on a new job and the episodes will be somewhat scattered for a little bit. BUT, I wanted to talk to y'all about something really important, especially with new nurses in high stress environments: BURNOUT. Hopefully this can help you if/when you become burnt out.

In this episode, we go over the sad but realistic truth of how to get the biggest raises of your career. We skim over some finances that some people overlook and I try to help you realize what you are worth and how to get it!

This week's episode is a short crash course into ABG interpretation. This is only meant to get your feet wet with the concept of arterial blood gas interpretation. 

• Respiratory Acidosis: decreased pH, increased PaCO2
• Respiratory Alkalosis: increased pH, decreased PaCO2
• Metabolic Acidosis: decreased pH, decreased HCO3
• Metabolic Alkalosis: increased pH, increased HCO3

Are you trying to get into a competitive nurse residency program? I've been there and I'm very confident that the tips and tricks I used during the interview are what got me the job. A good interview and resume can make or break your entire career. With this episode, I go through what you should have on your resume and what you should do to prepare for your interviews.