billythekid

billythekid has 6 years experience and specializes in Anesthesia, CTICU.

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1. Do CRNA schools care where you got your BSN?

   billythekid replied to future_anesthetist's topic in SRNA

   I did excelsior for my asn, then Utica college (online) bsn, and I got into crna school without being asked specifically about them. Depending on which school you are applying, GRE, GRADES, EXPERIENCE are most important IMO

2. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

   billythekid replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior

   My EC update - paramedic 06/99, EC ASN 09/07, online BSN from another college 08/10, CRNA bound 06/11!

3. Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

   billythekid replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

   Some states have RN-Medics designated MICN's I believe... one of my medic turned RN friends does this and seems to like it

4. Compatibilities of IV piggybacks

   billythekid replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

   Whenever I call pharmacy, they log into the micromedex (I can hear them typing) and clicking on each drug I need to run as I tell them over the phone. Much easier to do it myself! I've also found it a good idea to print out the micromedex screen an...

5. Rendering Aid

   billythekid replied to kidd22's topic in General Nursing

   These situations can be difficult to handle properly, especially when another person is involved doing 'crowd control' as you mention. If the lady really seemed to need help (semi-conscious), then I would assist. An appropriate comment to the person ...

6. Co-administration of Zyvox and albuterol?

   billythekid replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

   Haven't had the chance to research it, but I've been told concommitant infusion of Zyvox and phenylephrine can cause uncontrolled hypertension...

7. Flushing a central line

   billythekid replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

   Referencing the manual can be tedious, and of course, is not hands-on. My suggestion would be to ask for clarification from the nurse educator on your floor or institution. If you've never been trained or inserviced with CVCs, it really isn't fair to...

8. North Shore LIJ Critical Care Fellowship

   billythekid replied to I_See_You_RN's topic in New York

   during the interview process, they generally ask which hospital you prefer and/or what unit you are interested in. Be prepared to provide a quick (short) rationale for the unit you want.. did you extern in a similar unit? other nurse recommendation?

9. RN to BSN

   billythekid replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

   check out Utica.edu I'll be graduating at end of summer semester, and would recommend this program... #325/credit... professors reasonable... easy to use online platform

10. Can you get an RN degree online?

    billythekid replied to leamarie10's topic in School Programs

    I do not believe there is a truly online route to obtain your initial ASN/BSN that would qualify you to sit for the NCLEX and become an RN. It is a common misconception that Excelsior College offers "online" nursing degrees. EC is actually a distanc...

11. RN vs. EMS

    billythekid replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Emergency

    Having been on both sides of the RN-EMS table, I can tell you that both professionals deserve the utmost respect. Regarding skill sets, EMT basics (entry level in NY State is EMT-D(efibrillation) generally perform head-to-toe assessments focused on...

12. RN vs. EMS

    billythekid replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely true.. there are alot of nice paragods out there :)

13. Code blue at my LTC and AHA guideline

    billythekid replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you made a terrific effort :) I believe the spirit of the AHA guideline was to encourage people to take actions that would benefit a victim, and still be within their 'comfort' limits, in the absence of appropriate medical equipment. T...

14. Health Care Bill

    billythekid replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say 200k income is anywhere near 'rich' in many parts of the country... mortgage, taxes, daycare.. not even close! Unfortunately, a number of nurses and their families will fall into this too 'rich' catergory. To a multi-millionaire, and...

15. Taking care of doctors....

    billythekid replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who was a retired anesthesiologist (didn't introduce himself as one). Post-surgery, he asked what side effects / complications he might experience. I went on about possibility of voice being hoarse b/c of the tube, potential blood p...