APNgonnabe

APNgonnabe

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About APNgonnabe

APNgonnabe specializes in Med/Surg ICU.


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  1. FNP vs ACNP...brain vs heart.

    Thank you so much for posting this question. Mmcmarsh I am in what I feel is the exact same position as you are. The only advise...comfort that I've some up with is in Illinois(where I live) I do not believe there is anything stopping me from practi...
  2. Epocrates Essentials

    I too had problems with Blackberrys and programs. I got an SD card and loaded the program to that. I've also talked to others and they say to clear your messages. OP: I just got a free trial to essentials, I'll post back after using it. Im not sur...
  3. Baptism by Fire!!

    Sweet!!!!!
  4. Question: Give blood AND heparin?

    I think you were right to question it. If there was no clear cut answer then yes you need to go up the "food" chain to someone with more letters behind their name. Personally I think the RN was mad she didnt think of it. good job
  5. NP residency/fellowship

    As the link implies this one is at Mayo...looks interesting http://www.mayo.edu/mshs/np-career.html
  6. Who draws the blood at your hospital?

    Here is my ...I've worked in two different hospitals one a community hospital and the other Level I trauma w/ an active CABG program. In the community hospital the techs draw blood. It transitioned from the techs being on the floors as CNA(well PCT...
  7. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    I just went back and read some of the other posts (suppose I should have before reposting). Just keep in mind that not all ICU nurses are the same just as not all ED nurses are the same. I tend to think Im not one of the "sticklers" so I fall victi...
  8. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    This is why I pointed out every place was different. By special psych room I mean one build so the walls are more or less indestructible and a locked door. As long as they are not hurting themselves they can pretty much be as ****** off as they wan...
  9. FNP in the ED?

    The ED is really an interesting place which is why so many of us flock to it. There have been several post on this subject but here is a summation from what I recall... FNP are good for the fact that they can see all age ranges. They typically are ...
  10. Atropine for ABD Pain?

    atropine is an anticholinergic. And why not try to give them something instead of the good ole standbys...maybe then they dont need to be admitted.
  11. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    Wow...not every place is the same. If it'd be helpful for me to come got my pt then tell me that but I'd prefer not to leave THE other nurse in the unit alone. If the psychs are causing you problems Im sorry...but guess what they are going to cause...
  12. Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs?

    If places are doing a dual degree why would a PNP not work instead of a FNP? ACNP are for adults w/ both chronic and acute so I would think that would work for adult edu needs.
  13. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    Why or when ED and ICU started having conflicts I am not sure. I do get frustrated with the argument of "we take whatever whenever." Sorry to point out that is what an ED is for. I have taken report on numerous pt that come up 1.5 or 2hr later, no...
  14. Sketchy propofol dosing

    Last I checked conscious sedation does not include a level deep enough to render the pt to the point of apnea. Were the fent & versed titrated or bolus dosed? If it seems that the MD pushing the medication was doing so in a manager that was not ...
  15. Confused on EMT-B?????

    Dear OP- Basics learn assessment and basically the down and dirty of primary trauma management and medical calls. I worked for a Private ambulance in chicago 5 yrs ago. I started out at $9.50...as it sounds this is about what others were making. F...