Cynthia_S

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1. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

   Cynthia_S replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

   Thanks for the reply! The MICU that I was working in had no policies and procedures for the cryo YET they wanted us to participate in this procedure. I thought it was dangerous in a liablility aspect b/c we had no policy and procedure or education on...

2. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

   Cynthia_S replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

   Thanks for the info. It was very helpful!

3. Feeling no support from my husband at all...

   Cynthia_S replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

   LMAO :chuckle

4. Feeling no support from my husband at all...

   Cynthia_S replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

5. What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

   Cynthia_S replied to chyrn's topic in NP

   My school is starting a FNP program in addition to all the other NP programs they offer. I think that one is more marketable having a FNP vs. ANP. being the scope of practice is a bit broader. I did some research and found that getting my JD was quic...

6. Best place to order NP supplies

   Cynthia_S replied to mom and nurse's topic in NP

   I needed the same things and I hit up all the drug reps I could find. I even asked my own physician what he had in the cubbards collecting dust that I could "borrow". Hence, I got everything I needed and did not pay a dime.

7. What is the average hourly pay for a FNP

   Cynthia_S replied to chyrn's topic in NP

   Thank you so much for that GREAT LAUGH!!!!! OH, how I needed that! Your postings are very informative and interesting. I am currently in an Adult track but seriously considering switching over to Family. It is so hard to believe that these docs thin...

8. Evidence Based Practice - What is it?

   Cynthia_S replied to KScott's topic in General Nursing

   "Evidence-informed nursing is the integration of professional judgment and research evidence about effectiveness of interventions. It provides a sound and rational basis for the decisions taken about patient care by nurses." McSherry, R., Simmons, ...

9. How are your summer classes going?

   Cynthia_S replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate

   It's been a great summer especially after the pure hell I went thru with the spring semester ( ethics and pharm ). I took research 1 (done), research 2 (ends the 18th) and health policy (done) this summer. I still have to re write my ethics paper, l...

10. Difference between Adult Acute NP and Adult Primary Care NP

    Cynthia_S replied to lrchester's topic in NP

    I know it's a bit off topic..but, can you bill for your hospital time like you can bill for your office time? Does anyone ( state ) have admitting privledges for NPs?

11. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

    Cynthia_S replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

    Thanks for the replies!

12. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

    Cynthia_S replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

    Thanks for the replies... Does your hospital have a formal procedure to follow when you hibernate patients or do you have standing orders or what instructions do you follow when you do the procedure? Do these instructions have tidbits of information ...

13. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

    Cynthia_S replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU

    I think we are onto something here! Do you use your cooling blankets for the neuro pt to cool them down to a temp of 91. ? There are specific physiological aspects that you want to watch out for and for example you do not treat a low k unless it is ...

14. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

    Cynthia_S posted a topic in MICU

    Hello all I am an experienced CC RN and work weekends while attending school for my ANP. I have had some really crazy experiences this past few weekend and am really worried and need some guidance for all of my fellow workers and me. This past weeken...

15. OHIO Nurses what part of Ohio are you from and what kind of nurse are you/will you be

    Cynthia_S replied to GrnHonu99's topic in Ohio

    What an exellent choice in schools!! You will be very happy with continuing on to your master's there.. excellent reputation. My school - Kent- has a joint MSN/PhD program with them (and share instructors too)and I have heard nothing but the best. So...