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1. Intubation - confused about orders

   2critical replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical

   95% On how many L of 02? It was never specified. 10-15L is a huge window to be maintaining 95% sp02. The patient could have been on 10L for all we know. Exhaustion plays a large role, but use of a BIPAP prior to intubation is crucial to any intubatio...

2. BSN to ACNP

   2critical replied to 2critical's topic in Doctoral

   Awesome info. Thank you! I seriously appreciate it. One final question, the portion where you were discussing peds vs adult ACNP. The program I am applying to is a BSN-DNP in Adult Gerontology ACNP. Does this mean that I will also have to complete a ...

3. Intubation - confused about orders

   2critical replied to RNexplorer's topic in Critical

   Sorry but I have to disagree. The fact that he was on a non-rebreather and not a bipap before intubation shows that he hadn't deteriorated far enough to require one based on 95% sp02 and non acidotic abg results shows that this was non emergent. Para...

4. BSN to ACNP

   2critical posted a topic in Doctoral

   Hey guys, I have been an rn for 4 years now and I'm looking to fulfill my dream of becoming an ACNP. I started on a tele floor and have since worked on / regularly floated to the ICU,CCU and a neuro stroke unit. I want to pursue an advanced practice ...