People respond differently to Conscious Sedation. If you have had any abdominal surgery, have IBS, or a loopy colon all can contribute to discomfort. It can also depend on the skill of the physician. I would suggest you look for a facility that gi...
We all find a turning point in our lives as nurses. It may be just one patient or a multitude of patients that say it's time to move to another field. I changed many years ago to my present speciality. And I still find my coping mechanisms in plac...
Suggest you take the GI associate course to increase your value as a tech. Then there's the advanced course also. This will increase your value as a Tech. and also increse your wages because your are accredited. You can take it online at SGNA.org.
Did anyone suggest a bowel regime that would keep you regulated and less constipated? You need to talk to your gastroenterologist or family practice about something that will work for you. Suggest you do high fiber and lots of fluids in the meantim...
I have helped with many colonscopies and have helped patients without sedation. That's a choice you should make. However, the distention, from air and going around bends and curves, can be unconfortable. I choose to have sedation when I have my ne...
We request that our patients also remove jewelry with the potential that we might use cautery. Did not think of partials with metal but we have them remove dentures or partials for EGD's anyway.
Anesthesia has been giving Propofol for about a year in our department. After watching several resp. depressions that included bagging, I know I don't want to give it. I trust they are well trained and want them to continue to take care of the pati...
I have been certified as CGRN, since 1992. Yes, it was a difficult test because I am not a good test taker. SGNA has a Certification Prep course that tells you how to study. CBGNA has a Study Guide for a nominal fee. It has information on how to ...
george57 replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing
"We're all needed". I am a diploma nurse with a BSA(obtained some years later). I have practiced for many years. There is room for everyone and we need AD, Diploma, BSN, etc. for now and in the future. What you do after you graduate will make you ...