Kitesurfing bum

Kitesurfing bum has 3 years experience and specializes in ICU.

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1. CPR in Prone Position

   Kitesurfing bum replied to Codeblue1982's topic in MICU

   Very interesting topic to me. My line of thinking is that you have 3 options when a pronated pt arrests: 1) Flip pt over... Do CPR. 2) Do CPR in prone position... And hope there is someone like OP around who has read up on the topic. 3) Do nothing, ...

2. Heparin Math.....HELP

   Kitesurfing bum replied to mandaf88's topic in Student Assist

   This is scary. Student or 20 year veteran.... We all have something to learn and need to be receptive.

3. Neo/Levo

   Kitesurfing bum replied to LNRN11's topic in CCU

   I've never heard of this either... I'm curious to hear the rationale for it. If volume is the concern, why not just concentrate the bags and infuse/titrate independently?

4. Med Calcuations

   Kitesurfing bum replied to newgradpedsnurse's topic in New Nurse

   Don't stop asking questions!! If you have a smartphone there are tons of apps you can use. Math is much more difficult in real time... I just had an interview where there were 10 people sitting there waiting for me to do a simple calculation. Take al...

5. RN traditional v accelerated

   Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Yes, they are not for everyone. If you are not in a hurry to get you BSN, or just really like going to school for 8 years for 2 bachelor degrees than by all means go that route. I was willing to live cheap, get through school and continue to live che...

6. RN traditional v accelerated

   Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Ha... fun to meet another kindred spirit! Good move applying to FL... better wind and waves than Denver where I went! Yes, I can weigh in on the job hunt. I graduated May 2011 from a 12mo aBSN. Got a job in an awesome ICU near Seattle, WA... I had no...

7. RN traditional v accelerated

   Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing

   IF getting your BSN is the goal, then an accelerated program ought to be the only choice. Expensive and tough... But 1 year vs 3 for BSN is significant. I'm sure you could get into a program if you do your research... Good luck!

8. University of Pitt CRNA program

   Kitesurfing bum replied to jae05e's topic in SRNA

   I interviewed in Dec... heard back shortly after. Good luck guys, hopefully see you in the fall!

9. Advice for clinical rotations on ICU/Trauma/Stepdown ICU floors

   Kitesurfing bum replied to firefly101's topic in MICU

   You will have a blast, I remember my first clinical in an ICU. A lot of it may be over your head, but that's OK! It will be hard to prepare beforehand, but keeping a pad of paper and jotting down unfamiliar terms to be reviewed later will keep you p...

10. How did you become a Critical Care Nurse?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in MICU

    Good points thus far. New grad residency spots are a significant investment for hospitals. They often require you to sign a contract to work for 1-3 years in order to get SOME return on their investment. I believe the absolute best way to prepare for...

11. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in SRNA

    You asked for advice, I did not give it in a respectful, or even a clear way. I am sorry. From what I hear from successful SRNA's is that they have their ducks in a row prior to school.... financially, personally, relationships, etc. I was concerned ...

12. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in SRNA

    Is it possible to know 100% of nothing? Wouldn't I just know.....nothing? Anyways... I never said your financial issue is not important, I think there are bigger themes underlying your post. Another one has been revealed from your response: From what...

13. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in SRNA

    By the content/grammar I can't help but think someone is trolling.... I can't imagine someone being this irresponsible, and considering a career where you will be responsible for another person's LIFE. There are some big issues discussed in this thre...

14. Vasopressor and Inotrope Titration Orders

    Kitesurfing bum replied to RN Nick's topic in MICU

    Interesting rates... A bit different than our typical doses. Is neo 20-80 mcg/min? Seems low especially with your high max rates for levo and dopamine.

15. New ICU Nurse: Wanting helpful tips

    Kitesurfing bum replied to RNbelth's topic in MICU

    Great attitude, I love that you are going above and beyond to learn! I would search the forum for CCRN review threads. While a lot of it may be over your head at this point, it will apply to you, and it's never too early to start prepping for your ce...