91CRN

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1. Military CRNA School

   91CRN replied to poja_18's topic in SRNA

   Hi, I really don't think anyone is going to be able to help you decide whether or not to go Army. It sounds like you have excellent credentials/experience, and are a viable CRNA candidate. I am also older, 46 now and have considered the Army; I hav...

2. Trauma RN's - A question.......

   91CRN replied to JourneyCC's topic in Emergency

   Yes, CVICU is cardio-vascular ICU; in my experience primarily post op major vascular cases and hearts.

3. Trauma RN's - A question.......

   91CRN replied to JourneyCC's topic in Emergency

   I have done SICU, MICU, CVICU, CCU and am currently in the E.D. where I've been for the last 7 years--done lots of other things too. I agree with just about everything being said to a certain degree. The biggest thing I agree with is that it's jus...

4. only 1 year of experience

   91CRN replied to jessicah67's topic in SRNA

   I have been doing some reading lately on adult learning styles and learners. I do believe there is evidence to support that the older we get the more we move away from being (traditional classroom/auditorium/lecture) style learners. The up-side to ...

5. Why SICU??

   91CRN replied to GregRN's topic in SRNA

   I would certainly agree that SICU is the best experience. I have experience in almost every kind of unit. Every one has it's ins and outs. SICU is hands down the most relavent for CRNA training. A previous poster was comparing MICU to SICU and th...

6. Dialysis patients who are incontinent

   91CRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   Drifternurse, Thank you for your sensitive reply. I really do understand the issues regarding time and getting all the patients treatments done while trying to honor their needs and preferences. It is precisely my point that something like dialysis...

7. Dialysis patients who are incontinent

   91CRN replied to Tweety's topic in General Nursing

   I've never been a dialysis nurse but my brother was unfortunate enough to be a dialysis patient. I've read thru some, not all of this thread--maybe I missed a few things. My overall impression of the 4 dialysis centers I have observed is that they ...

8. Andrea Yates R.N.

   91CRN replied to SkateBetty's topic in General Nursing

   Does anyone know if there were any accessory charges made in this case? If her psych professional was charged with anything, if her pastor/priest was charged with anything? The case for child endangerment here is so strong; I'm very surprised to se...

9. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

   91CRN replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

   Yoga, I will miss your postings. I find you objective and insightful. I know where I'm going to go now for CRNA school. You take care---BREATH and STRETCH. You will be missed AND you made a difference for ME! I'm going to sign off too. I agree t...

10. Nurse Anesthetist

    91CRN replied to LAROSILIERE7's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Yoga, I read your posts with great interest. Thanks for your contributions. Have you come across anyone in your practice from the following programs and could you give your opinions on these programs if any: OHSU--Portland, OR--new Samuel Merritt,O...

11. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    91CRN replied to WVUturtle514's topic in CRNA

    why would you use lido in the back of a rig---? my thoughts on this are basically my thoughts on most things. rn's need only assess the situation. if lido would be appreciated/warranted USE IT. if not, don't. i for one customize my practice to t...

12. only 1 year of experience

    91CRN replied to jessicah67's topic in SRNA

    ICU, You sound like you have it all together. I wish you all the luck in the world. Where do you plan to apply? I will finish my BSN (hopfully) by July of 2007. I will apply to Samuel Merritt in Oakland and Kaiser Permanente's school in Pasadena,...

13. LPN's Role in the ICU?

    91CRN replied to Nurse-o-Matic's topic in MICU

    Dreamer, My history is very similar to yours. You were hired because you were talented and your talent was known based on your colleagues exposure to you. Most RN's are hired strictly by virtue of our licensure. This is quite a dilemma for a lot o...

14. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

    91CRN replied to VickyRN's topic in CRNA

    The point I have been trying to make in this thread is that if you really look at the course-work and clinical/case hours required to become a CRNA (in total) you pretty much have a doctorate. I never meant to imply that CRNAs are over-trained/educa...

15. DOCTORATE for CRNA's?

    91CRN replied to VickyRN's topic in CRNA

    Amen to that!