Skip219

Skip219 BSN, RN

ICU, SICU, Burns, ED, Cath lab, and EMS

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About Skip219

Skip219 has 25 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in ICU, SICU, Burns, ED, Cath lab, and EMS.


Started out in EMS and need more of a challenge so I went into nursing. I worked in critical care for 9 yrs. I was CCRN certified from 89-2005. I was in the US Army Reserve Nurse Corps.Subsequently, I havce worked in Cath Lab about thirteen years.

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  1. Looking for Oil Rig Companies that Hire Nurses

    Oil companies is the Middle East (Saudia Arabia, UAE) hire nurses for various specialities. The jobs are in hospitals owned by the company and usually year along contract.
  2. EP lab information

    Over the last sixteen years, I have worked in Cath/EP lab in various types of facilities. Typically, EP procedures are longer compared to many structural cardiac like stenting a coronary. A simple pacemaker can be done under a hour. But procedures su...
  3. Keys to Success: A Reflection on My Journey from CNA to SRNA

    Good luck and wishes for your success! My attempt at anesthesia school showed me your previous experiences don't count for much. Maintain your confidence despite what your preceptors and instructors throw at you! I lost mine-they will smell your fea...
  4. How old is too old to safely practice?

    Hospitals will allow older MDs to practice, but they will find reasons to let older nurses go-too expensive.
  5. I was in school who brought lawyers into negotiate finishing their program. They had leverage on the school for inappropriate relationships btw faculty and students. Several students w/similar situations talked to lawyer, but the suit lacked merit ba...
  6. Move to Seattl

    Hi, I worked at UW in the Cath lab. Very busy heart transplant program. Downside pay less than Swedish and overlake. The WSNA website has contract and pay for RNs based on years exp by hospital. Commuting is big factor to consider. Let know if you ha...
  7. Denying Death As A Society

    That's why I left ICU many years ago. Some doctors at teaching facilities won't people go. Many times, it doesn't change the outcome and prolongs loved ones pain. My parents both died from invasive cancers w/Mets and spent their last peaceful hours i...
  8. CRNA radiation exposure

    Hi, I have spent the last 15 years providing moderate sedation to cardiac cath and interventional radiology patients. The doctors take the highest dose of radiation because of their position next to patient. Most common problems they experience are ...
  9. Traveling RN Wants to Get BSN While On the Road

    My wife went through Walden for her BSN. No test or clinicals, just weekly posts and papers .
  10. Traveling RN Wants to Get BSN While On the Road

    There are companies such as Medical Solutions which offer help with BSN completion. Most online programs are a good fit as long as you do your homework. Good luck, Skip
  11. It happens if you give it too fast! Skip
  12. 9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    I really like the team and the patients. It's a nice break from doing Caths and pacers all day. I enjoy working with radiologists better because most are less high strung. I've experienced many areas of nursing..procedural is far the best fit for me....
  13. We were taught in nursing school that females should wear hose with scrub dresses in the OR. It prevents perineal fallout!
  14. 9 Tips for New Operating Room Nurses

    I appreciate how you felt during your transition. Switched to cath lab about 15 yrs ago. Recently moved to the coast from the Midwest. Changing to chaotic cath lab with younger personnel. I knew the job but it was different team feeling. I was told t...
  15. Military CRNA Commission

    I would talk to an arm or Air Force recruiter specifically for nurse anesthesia . I remember that was a big recruiting tool to get ICU nurses in. The competition was fierce for admission to the chosen. You can get into an anesthesia school then talk ...