pedimac

pedimac specializes in Pedi ICU.

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1. Protecting teeth during intubation

   pedimac replied to mahalo366's topic in CRNA

   I'm with lunarjuice. Be careful and you won't chip a tooth. Open the mouth as wide as you can, take your time, take slow deep breaths, easy progression with the blade, lift up and out. The last thing you want to do is get nervous/jumpy and start po...

2. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

   pedimac replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

   Very true.

3. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

   pedimac replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

   So you gave a summary of what it takes to be a supervising physician, not the legal requirement for them to be present for induction/emergence. From NHIC (the Medicare Administrative Contractor for Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, ...

4. Does it bother CRNA's that MDA's get so much more...?

   pedimac replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in CRNA

   Esme12: Prior to making declarative statements regarding a field you do not understand well, do some research. I won't talk about flight nursing or how deep sea welders should do their job. You do the entire nursing field a disservice with your ...

5. Amerian Association of Critical Care Nurses

   pedimac replied to love-d-OR's topic in CRNA

   Dropped mine when I got into school. I agree with supporting organizations, but a CRNA is not a critical care nurse. Different mindsets, different practices, different political issues. If you want to continue to support the AACN since you have be...

6. Studying for the GRE for June/July test date, work night shift in MICU. Study time?

   pedimac replied to genmac's topic in SRNA

   A little over a month. Just so much antediluvian language I can tolerate.

7. Studying for the GRE for June/July test date, work night shift in MICU. Study time?

   pedimac replied to genmac's topic in SRNA

   I worked nights, and studied on my off days. I'd get off, go to bed, wake up around 3 pm, go get lunch and coffee, and sit for a couple of hours each day. Just like exercising, you have to make yourself do it a little every day. I didn't even study...

8. Books / Links to prepare and learn...

   pedimac replied to BenjaminShortBull's topic in SRNA

   I'm with manusko on this. Learn the job of a critical care nurse. That will help you more than anything. Then, once you're accepted, "enjoy your free time, travel, spend time with family. After school starts you will wish you had."

9. Should new grads always start on a med/surg floor?

   pedimac replied to swaffy8's topic in General Nursing

   No. Med surg is not psych, is not critical care, is not ER. Do what you want, learn your field.

10. Helpful Apps for CRNA school?????

    pedimac replied to cotf2's topic in SRNA

    A few free ones I have: Gas Guide ACTc Lite Epocrates MedCalc I'm trying to get away without paying for any, but I do need to invest in a better drug guide than what Epocrates offers without a subscription.

11. Male RNs ages 18-25

    pedimac replied to RNbrent's topic in Men

    I graduated with my BSN at 22, and am now 25. Worked in a pedi-ICU. #1 - The only issue that came up in 3 years was a Muslim family asked for female nurses to clean their daughter. My coworkers helped out, then I helped them with their patients. E...

12. My first Interview on Monday, Help!!

    pedimac replied to cna23's topic in General Nursing

    Dress well, eat a small breakfast if it's in the morning, don't drink a gallon of coffee prior to it, listen to some calming music on the way to your interview. Look up some information about the specialty you're interviewing for. Be respectful. Oh...

13. Financial Aid/Loans-How to survive financially

    pedimac replied to Zaphod's topic in SRNA

    I just started my program in NC. I was not excited to take out more loans, but that's what has to be done. My wife and I took out all the loans offered by the school, and so far it's worked. But there are the personal loans you can get if the need...

14. Can I be a CRNA with Malignant Hyperthermia?

    pedimac replied to guest_57352's topic in CRNA

    Well, you shouldn't be gassing yourself, I'd imagine.

15. why nurses cannot have a nail polish..?

    pedimac replied to ar.en.greta's topic in Safety

    Because that's what we've done since 1863.