synergy89

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1. CCRN Eligibility

   synergy89 posted a topic in CCU

   I worked in a step down or progressive care floor for a year. I'm now work in the CTICU. I want to take the CCRN eventually. However, I'm a bit confused on the eligibility requirements. Tne AACN says, "Current unencumbered licensure as an RN or APRN...

2. thinking of dropping out of RN program for Radiologic Technology

   synergy89 replied to mttzakr87's topic in Career Support

   Do what you think will make you happy most and you can see yourself doing for many years. Radiology Tech is a very respectable profession.

3. Diluting all IV push medication??

   synergy89 replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

   Phenergan's pH is 4.0. A 10-fold dilution will result in a negligible change in the pH ( ~+ 0.3). NaCl is the salt of a strong acid and strong base and has a neutral pH. Promethazine is considered a weak acid and is only partially dissociated in solu...

4. Diluting all IV push medication??

   synergy89 replied to srewer's topic in General Nursing

   Is diluting pain or cardiac medications even evidenced-based? Or just nurses being too worried? As long as you push at the correct rate and then flush at the same rate of the drug I see no need in diluting. People diluting phenergan to make it less i...

5. A vet tech as a nurse ?

   synergy89 replied to Trekfan's topic in General Nursing

   There is a difference between a veterinary assistant (no college experience required) and a registered veterinary technician or technologist (which require a 2-4 year degree like a RN is required). As mentioned, RVT's are highly skilled clinicians wh...

6. CRNA Job Shadow Dayton, OH

   synergy89 replied to ShaunMH's topic in SRNA

   Have you tried calling any outpatient surgery centers? Call Miami Valley Hospital it's a teaching hospital they may be able to set you up with something

7. Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform

   synergy89 replied to synergy89's topic in Activism

   It is not a copy paste job Chinup. It is a paper that was worked on by three separate individuals which is why it doesn't flow like one written by one individual. Thanks for your contributions though you bring up an interesting point about MD's pract...

8. Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform

   synergy89 replied to synergy89's topic in Activism

   For those who do read it can I have some constructive feedback on the paper? What you thought was good/bad?

9. Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform

   synergy89 replied to synergy89's topic in Activism

   It's a proposition paper which is part of a BSN nursing capstone course. The paper aims to explain background and evidenced-based pros/cons of medical malpractice and tort reforms effect on health care delivery systems. We needed to post it to a prof...

10. Medical Malpractice and Tort Reform

    synergy89 posted a topic in Activism

    Summary Medical malpractice directly influences access to health care as well as the quality of health care provided by managed care organizations. By reforming malpractice laws and limiting cases to those that are only "wanton and willful" cr...

11. Interview Attire Recommendations

    synergy89 posted a topic in Men

    Hello, I am a 21 year old male, new graduate RN. I am interviewing at a Level 1 Trauma Center/Magnet Status hospital for an internship/residency program for new graduates. Upon completion of the program a job is guaranteed. I have an interview coming...

12. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

    synergy89 replied to ArkansasFan's topic in SRNA

    I went into nursing for this sole reason now I am reaping the consequences. There is no guarantee you will be a CRNA even with a great GPA and experience as EC's, research, and interview are all additional deciding factors. That's like saying you're ...

13. Medication flash cards

    synergy89 replied to bonol15226's topic in CRNA

    Same here, LOL. Thanks guys!