Coll

Coll has 15 years experience and specializes in ICU, Med-Surg.

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1. Did you like critical care?

   Coll replied to ImThatGuy's topic in SRNA

   Yes, I know what you mean, but the ICU is the route to the CRNA. It's pretty much a pre-requisite from what I hear.

2. 5% dextrose in 1/2 NS?

   Coll replied to hotshot12345's topic in Student Assist

   It's hypertonic in the bag. Hypotonic in the bloodstream, since RBC's metabolize the 5% dextrose quickly, leaving behind the 0.45% saline which has an osmolality of about 155 mOsm/L

3. Cardizem IV

   Coll replied to smb84's topic in Emergency

   Your comments: "I am a current nursing student interested in ER nursing." Then, "I actually posted this question as part of a project for informatics, kind of like an experiment." (followed by an emoticon). That was a bit more than merely asking a ...

4. age a factor?

   Coll posted a topic in CRNA

   I'm a 52 year old RN with ICU experience, and also teach full time as a clinical instructor in an ADN program. I've always wanted to become an anesthetist, and am wondering if, after I finish my Master's in Education (next fall), would I be kidding m...

5. Becoming a CRNA - From One Who Did It

   Coll replied to kmchugh's topic in CRNA

   Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! I'm a 52 year old RN with ICU experience, and also teach full time as a clinical instructor in an ADN program. I've always wanted to become an anesthetist, and am wondering if, after I ...