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...organ responsible for so much more than mere emotions.
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Through the heart flow the basic necessities to sustaining life. However, if it falters or its work is impeded, the consequences can be extremely serious. Just look at the statistics: Heart disease leads national mortality rates, and has done so for years. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 652,091 deaths in 2005 were attributed to this condition. The organization also reports that hospitals performed million cardiovascular procedures that same year.
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With such figures, it's no wonder the demand for critical care nurses and technologists who are cardiac specialists remains high. According to a 2004 Department of Health and Human Services report, 500,000-plus nurses treat the critically ill in acute care settings. This accounts for slightly more than one-third of all hospital-based nurses, and the majority of these professionals practice in intensive care units (ICUs).
Highly acute units are some of the most popular among mobile clinicians because administrators cannot afford to be understaffed. To meet the demands of care, hospitals mandate nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:4 in ICUs. While it has not conducted an official study, the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has stated that requests for temporary staff, including travelers, continue to climb nationwide.
For cardiac care specialists, mobile opportunities are a chance to showcase their skills as well as amend them with new experiences. Here, three travelers share their tales from the road.
Full-service mode
Lori Moretti, RN, encounters a little bit of everything on the job. She has been a nurse for 13 years, dedicating the past 3 years to cardiac care. "Although I am comfortable in any ICU, I absolutely love working on open-heart cases," she explains. "It is where I want to stay.
"Previously, I...
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