blee1

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1. The eternal K+ debate

   blee1 replied to MissAnthrope's topic in CCU

   we give mostly IV KCl (only through central line though). our [] is 20mEq/50cc, and we give as much as 20mEq/hr. right now im replacing 80mEq over 6 hrs..

2. drawing a mix venous blood sample

   blee1 replied to blee1's topic in CCU

   where are you quoting this from?

3. drawing a mix venous blood sample

   blee1 posted a topic in CCU

   took a hemodyn class and was told to draw a mix venous sample over 1 minute. Why?? People around my unit are saying youll pull arterial blood (ie oxygenated blood) and ruin the sample (doesnt make sense, the cath is in the PA with venous blood). Can ...

4. half-life question

   blee1 posted a topic in CCU

   i just started in a CTICU and ive gotten questions about half-lifes of drugs (eg. epi, dop, dob, mil, etc.) by some of my preceptors. why is it that some make it a big deal to know? isnt more important to know when a drugs peak affects will occur and...

5. Anesthetists Hymn

   blee1 posted a topic in SRNA

   sorry if this has been posted but it was just shown to be by my coworker.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuZl9tRqjoQ

6. Kaiser/CRNA program

   blee1 replied to Chunky612's topic in CRNA

   why would you hate working there? I just started working at UCLA (as a crit care RN) and it seems they are pro education/CRNA.

7. Kaiser vs Sam Merritt?

   blee1 replied to crnawannab's topic in SRNA

   kpsan.org

8. what are my chances with these stat??

   blee1 posted a topic in SRNA

   Nursing GPA: 3.9 Cum GPA: 3.8 Science GPA: 3.8 BUT.. I just bombed the GRE with a 920 (450v/470q) and a writing score of 3.5!!! im not stupid, i just didnt prepare well enough for this test. i know i can retake the GRE, but the thought of sitting th...

9. question re: licensure

   blee1 replied to blee1's topic in California

   what? that doesnt help me at all..

10. question re: licensure

    blee1 posted a topic in California

    im a new grad and planning to work in CA this summer. can i sit for boards in my home state but apply for my licensure in CA? i am not talking about endorsement. i only want to be licensed in CA. thanks!

11. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

    blee1 replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

    i agree, thanks for explaining..

12. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

    blee1 replied to blee1's topic in CRNA

    are you saying that CRNAs should not intubate on the floors and not start lines??

13. CRNA to MDA?

    blee1 replied to Salesman217's topic in SRNA

    your courses from a CRNA program wont transfer and as far as i know, if you were an AA, your courses from that degree wouldnt transfer either into a medical program - in other words what ever you do, expect to take all the courses with every other me...

14. what are my chances?

    blee1 posted a topic in SRNA

    BSN GPA - 3.9 ("brand-name" school ) Overall GPA - 3.8 havent taken my GRE yet 1yr experience CVICU "brand-name" teaching hospital do you think i could get in with just a yr?

15. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

    blee1 replied to blee1's topic in CRNA