Renee_RN

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1. Infiltrate treatment question

   Renee_RN replied to butofcourse's topic in CCU

   I have administered Regitine into a Dopamine infiltrate on several occasions. I use aseptic technique and do not change the needle. Renee

2. Amiodarone

   Renee_RN replied to hagrid's topic in CCU

   In our facility, we frequently give Amiodarone peripherally. I have not seen an increase in phlebitis as compared to other running IV medications. Also, we do not have a special filter to use. Renee

3. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

   Renee_RN replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

   We are actually in the process of using the Arctic Sun machine for intentional post-resuscitation hypothermia. This is what we are supposted to do. We have policy in place that defines criteria for usage (adult, v-fib witnessed arrest, 5-15 min eme...

4. reference letters

   Renee_RN posted a topic in SRNA

   Can you use the same reference letters for all applications? I think it would be very difficult having a person fill our five letters of recommendation. Renee

5. Apply before BSN completion?

   Renee_RN posted a topic in SRNA

   I will be finished with my BSN in March. I am currently an RN with two years ICU experience. Should I begin the application process this year or should I wait until I am officially finished with my BSN? What are your thoughts? Renee

6. Kent State Ashtabula Campus

   Renee_RN replied to DONN's topic in Ohio

   I graduated from the program two years ago and it has served me well. There is the same BS paperwork and projects in all programs. I know several LPN's who did the bridge and were fine. Actually, you have the advantage of being a practicing nurse ...

7. How much for your soul? (This is very long.)

   Renee_RN replied to workingforskies's topic in General Nursing

   I know there are nurse managers out there that do not agree with this post however I have to agree. As a staff nurse, I can name six shifts in the last two weeks where I have been forced to take more patients than our established safe ratios in the ...

8. ICU RN's responsible for CRRT or CVVH

   Renee_RN replied to graciev's topic in MICU

   In our facility, nurses are responsible for set up, maintaining, and trouble shooting. CRRT patients are 1:1 and there is someone on call to answer questions if we run into problems. Renee

9. Past mistakes...Do I have a chance to get into CRNA school

   Renee_RN replied to Renee_RN's topic in SRNA

   My earlier transcripts are included in the 3.5 GPA from my ADN program...it was all the same university. I just am embarrassed about the fact I dropped a lot of classes and changed majors multiple times. I pulled it together in the end. Renee

10. Past mistakes...Do I have a chance to get into CRNA school

    Renee_RN posted a topic in SRNA

    I am having pre-application anxiety. I have an ADN, almost finished with my BSN. However, at the college I attended for my ADN program, I changed majors four times, dropped classes, and stopped and started school multiple times. It took me about 4...

11. What's the Youngest CAD/MI Pt. You've Had?

    Renee_RN replied to HillNPStudent's topic in Cardiac

    A friend of the family died of a massive MI at 29 years old. He had no health problems except a strong family history. Due to weather conditions, he was transported critical care ground versus lifeflight where he coded in the ambulance. By the tim...

12. High Troponins, No Q-wave

    Renee_RN replied to papawjohn's topic in Cardiac

    Wow! He is an extremely lucky person. I have never seen a troponin that high (I have heard of massive MI pts with these numbers). Is the extremely high troponin due to a massive, global ischemic event secondary to the acute blood loss (anemia, l...

13. RN and Autism Mom

    Renee_RN replied to lovetp4ever2002's topic in Disabilities

    Hey Mike, Can you explain a little more about dynamic platform and the impact it has made on your son? Also, can you elaborate on your experience with relocation? My son was diagnosed early (1 year 10 months old) and I have been working with him f...

14. Community ICU

    Renee_RN replied to Renee_RN's topic in CRNA

    Thank you for your advice. I have spoke to all schools and have been encourages to apply however I know that a community ICU would heart my chances. Also, the GRE scores meet the criteria to get in all schools. Actually the minimum for 4 out of 5 ...

15. Community ICU

    Renee_RN posted a topic in CRNA

    I have worked in a Community ICU for approximately 1.5 years. We take care of medical, surgical, and coronary ICU patients. I am very comfortable with vasoactive medications, ventilators, A-lines, CVP monitoring,etc, and have limited exposure to sw...