aDDctd2sBUX

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1. All CRNAs need to READ this

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   Would I rather Be an MDA than a CRNA yes. Do I consider it selling out to go the CRNA route just because it takes less time? yes. Do I really care when im making 250K+ in way less time? No. Its all in what you want and what you are willing to sacri...

2. All CRNAs need to READ this

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   My 2 Cents: Majory - Electrical Engineering, GPA: 3.49; Paramedic/RN student. I agree with some of the previous replies. I know I could handle medical school, but I am pursuing CRNA as my ultimate educational goal simply as a function of time and do...

3. BSL low - do you still give insulin?

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to Bluecap's topic in Endocrine

   agree, you need to push an amp of D50 or D25 depending on the age of the patient. 23 mg/dL is an emergency situation.

4. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to Scrubz's topic in General Nursing

   I hope this isn't redundant, but Propofol is often used during general anesthesia along with various opiates (afent, sufent, etc.) and a neuromuscular blocker, if the pt has a family history of malignant hyperthermia.

5. Using Propofol for sedation on vented pts?

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to Scrubz's topic in MICU

   I hope this isn't redundant, but Propofol is often used during general anesthesia along with various opiates (afent, sufent, etc.) and a neuromuscular blocker, if the pt has a family history of malignant hyperthermia.

6. EC/RN/Paramedics and my Rant

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to NurseEllis's topic in Online Learning

   My two cents on the the whole ER RN vs. MED/SURG RN debate: As a general rule ER RNs are more likely to be adept at stabilizing the critical patient. Med/surg RNs usually have a heavier patient load, change a lot more diapers, and have more paper wo...

7. EC/RN/Paramedics and my Rant

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to NurseEllis's topic in Online Learning

   In the pre-hospital environment if you need to give perform endotrachael intubation, needle crichothyroidotomy, or other invasive procedures, things are bad and the patient is probably CTD. The benefit to risk ratio is worth it. To have a paramedic...

8. Thinking about Excelsior

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to AmyORlpn's topic in Online Learning

   i am finishing my emt-paramedic certificate in august and am very interested in pursuing the RN license. does anyone know what the critical care setting at a VA hospital is like? i.e. is it in any way substandard to a regular hospital?

9. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

   aDDctd2sBUX replied to steve0123's topic in MICU

   its nice to have RT's to clean the trachs

10. Here's what AAs really think of CRNAs

    aDDctd2sBUX replied to Athlein1's topic in CRNA

    Are AA's trained according to the medical model?