ANNSY54

ANNSY54

Long-term Acute Care

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About ANNSY54

ANNSY54 specializes in Long-term Acute Care.


Just graduated at age 54 from Excelsior College.

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  1. Respiratory Therapy vs. Nursing

    After 20 years of RT, I became an RN. It is a natural transition. Do I wish I had started of as RN? Absolutely. By now, I would be making more money, having a better retirement, and able to work less and make more. RT is a rut, for the most part...
  2. New pulmonary nurse

    I was a respiratory therapist for 20 years before becoming an RN. I work at a long-term acute care hospital with a pulmonary specialty. To be honest, I have not seen one single nurse, out of the 60 or so that work there, who really understands trac...
  3. What is PA Arrest?

    Take a deep breath. Relax. Don't panic. Intubation is indicated for airway protection. It is done regularly and is a prophylactic measure in many cases such as CVA's, severe pneumonia, pulmonary edema, anaphylaxis, diabetic coma, status epileptic...
  4. Thank you so much. I will look into ALL the options you have presented.-----Ann
  5. Has anyone taken Vickie's course and what was the outcome? I need to do something on the days I don't work. I was thinking about this. Thanks. Ann