ernest68

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1. Icu orientations for new grads

   ernest68 replied to SKYSTHELIMIT's topic in Maryland

   I am quite certain that Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore offers a comprehensive Critical Care Orientation program that offers both classroom and clinical orientation for new grads wanting to pursue the field.

2. Houston Or Bust

   ernest68 posted a topic in Texas

   Well, it looks like the big move to Houston is a done deal. The only problem is, I still haven't made up my mind as to which hospitals to consider for employment. There's A LOT of good hospitals in TMC. I was hoping someone could shed some light o...

3. arterial lines vs noninvasive cuff

   ernest68 replied to cleothekat's topic in MICU

   Assuming that the transducer is in level with the heart after flushing any air bubbles in the tubing then rezeroed, plus a properly inflated pressure bag with a nice waveform...Art line sounds like a winner.

4. 12 hr shifts

   ernest68 replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Texas

   Since I've started doing 12s many years ago, I have lost any interest in 8 hour shifts for many reasons, namely: -The idea of working 3 shifts a week, instead of 5 is great. True, 12 hour shifts can be longer and more draining but once you get used ...

5. Working In Texas

   ernest68 replied to RNFNE's topic in Texas

   RN Fine' If you're licensed in MD as your primary, then you don't need a Texas license, since it is included in the Compact States. Good Luck..

6. what can u say about doctors taking-up nursing

   ernest68 replied to yousev's topic in California

   As with everything else in Life that one commits to-One has to do it for the right reasons, or else one fails in the endeavor. While others have considered Nursing as a mere "career", I was indoctrinated to treat it as a vocation(Once a nurse, alway...

7. Sacramento, anyone?

   ernest68 replied to ernest68's topic in California

   I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your move there. Is the traffic really getting worse there? What about the commute to San Francisco? Any suggestions as to which hospitals I should consider interviews when I visit this summer? What about the scho...

8. Sacramento, anyone?

   ernest68 replied to ernest68's topic in California

   What's the pay scale there like, anyway?

9. Sacramento, anyone?

   ernest68 replied to ernest68's topic in California

   I guess we're just ready for a change in climate and lifestlye. Our 3 sons are outdoors fanatics and frequently comment that they wish they were able to spend more time outdoors even in the winter. All suffer from eczema and allergies, and the cold...

10. Sacramento, anyone?

    ernest68 posted a topic in California

    My family will be checking out the Sacramento area this summer to see if moving there from Maryland will be financially feasible w/ 3 little children. I need some advice as to which hospitals I should setup for an interview while we are there. I am...

11. Univ. of MD

    ernest68 replied to ernest68's topic in CRNA

    i'll update you as i get more info on the program

12. Wound vac

    ernest68 replied to woundvacuser's topic in Wound

    I am glad to know you are progressing well. I am confident that things will look great by the 10th of Jan. One more thing...granulation tissue thrives better in moist, not wet(they will macerate easily and slough off if too wet) environment. Trust...

13. Wound vac

    ernest68 replied to woundvacuser's topic in Wound

    I have used the VAC System over the last 10 years when KCI first came out with them. The key to optimal therapy is establishing a clean wound base. This means first getting rid of the necrotic tissue, usually thru surgical or enzymatic(i.e. collage...

14. Univ. of MD

    ernest68 posted a topic in CRNA

    I heard that University of Maryland just started a new CRNA program. Anybody know what the 411 is? If true, then this would probably be the ONLY program in Md(except DC and those in the military)!!

15. How rude are surgeons?

    ernest68 replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in CRNA

    Although I generally get the impression that surgeons have the propensity to be megalomaniacs who "look down" on nurses, there have been many exceptions. In the last 10 years, I have noticed a new "breed" who are true teamplayers who are entitled to...