WildflowerRN

WildflowerRN has 6 years experience.

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1. Research ideas for a DNP project r/t anesthesia

   WildflowerRN replied to Travis SRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yes! cloth hats and infection

2. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

   WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I checked into Wolford's 'rumored' regional accreditation process, but was unable to substantiate it. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (where Wolford would get its regional...

3. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

   WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   wtbcrna, Thank you! I tried getting the same info from the COA, but was not able to. I appreciate you taking the time to do this. It's invaluable

4. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

   WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   wtbcrna, I've read both documents and do not see where COA requires NA programs to have regional accreditation. Can you please post a link to the new guideline?

5. Intranasal Fentanyl

   WildflowerRN replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient Medications

   Yes, we use fentanyl intranasally in the ED for procedures, along with versed, narcan and ativan. We use a MAD (mucosal atomization device) that screws on to the end of a syringe. Works like a charm...

6. After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

   WildflowerRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

   Where ever your career leads you Viva, you need to write! You're a great writer. Write about your patients, your stories, the doctors and nurses you worked with in your career. Blog, essay, novel,...

7. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

   WildflowerRN replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   The interview was very relaxed. They asked a series of personal and clinical questions. As far as the clinical questions, they only asked about things that I brought up, eg "What pressor do you use...

8. Nurse with Disdain

   WildflowerRN replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Apparently not written by an ER nurse. ER nurses send most of the crazy, needy, drug-seeking, system-abusing, perpetually-unemployed-who-use-the-ER-as-a-PCP patients home! Thereby saving the floor...

9. Where are the new grads in ICU?

   WildflowerRN replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   btw, Parkland created the country's first nurse internship in 1957, and has it pretty much perfected. Parkland (and Baylor) are both level 1 trauma centers and university teaching hospitals. Parkland...

10. Where are the new grads in ICU?

    WildflowerRN replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Med/surg is NOT necessary to become a good nurse. If you have the drive, the desire, a modicum of intelligence and critical thinking skills - after a nursing internship, you will do fine in a critical...

11. Trying to decide on Program in Ohio!

    WildflowerRN replied to BuckeyeNurse12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Jasmere1, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank you...

12. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    WildflowerRN replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    RealNurse419, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank...

13. Agency Nursing as a 'New Grad'

    WildflowerRN replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A continuously changing work environment is difficult - even for a seasoned nurse. Also, remember, your reputation will follow you everywhere. Even in a large, metropolitan city with many hospitals....

14. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    WildflowerRN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm all for diversity in learning and alternatives to traditional learning, but you'll miss the comradery of nursing school. And that comradery gets you through some pretty crappy stuff that you've...

15. NURSE work schedule

    WildflowerRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    Depends greatly on your location. Many, many nurses work only 3 and are off 4. Great for many families, but also depends on the age of your kiddos. One of the beauties of nursing the is vast spectrum...