bellarn75

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1. Any tips to get into CRNA school???

   bellarn75 replied to lovinlife321's topic in General Nursing

   I don't know any CRNAs so I have been having a difficult time finding one to shadow. I've called UT and also checked the hospital I'm currently at, but none are available. Any other suggestions on how to find someone?

2. UT Houston CRNA Program

   bellarn75 replied to TransplantGUru's topic in SRNA

   Anyone planning on applying to the UT program for Fall 2009?

3. mouth care for vent patient

   bellarn75 replied to fatoma's topic in MICU

   I don't see any harm in it. My hospital policy is oral care is required and documented every 4 hours to prevent VAP. We also have the neat toothbrush kit that connects to suction.

4. How much DIPRIVAN?

   bellarn75 replied to adean's topic in Medications

   My unit's policy is 50 mcg/kg/min max. We titrate to rass score -1 along with morphine or fentanyl gtt.

5. dilantin

   bellarn75 replied to bigmona's topic in International

   I forgot to mention that my dose is usually 100 mgs only.

6. dilantin

   bellarn75 replied to bigmona's topic in International

   I dilute it and push over 2-3 mins.

7. please help with these ABG's

   bellarn75 replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU

8. please help with these ABG's

   bellarn75 replied to emmycRN's topic in MICU

   I think it's also metabolic alkalosis and with respiratory compensation.

9. Rules for the ER (long)

   bellarn75 replied to EDValerieRN's topic in Emergency

   1. Do not use 911 EMS for a ride to the ER for arm pain you had for a year because you didn't have a way to get here or you think you will be seen by a doctor faster. 2. We are not a hotel and I'm not your housekeeper! 3. Don't come in with the compl...

10. UT-Houston Program

    bellarn75 replied to SambvcaSim's topic in CRNA

    Simba, I am interested in applying for the CRNA program. I am currently an ER nurse and applying for an ICU internship program at Hermann. Which ICU specialty would you recommend?