amiodarone3

amiodarone3 specializes in CTICU, Burn ICU, STICU.

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1. New machine to replace Anesthesiologists!?

   amiodarone3 replied to TBLV4's topic in CRNA

   Quick, everyone buy stocks in the sedasys!! JK, to be honest I just don't see it though. "Anesthesia is an art that must be carefully monitored". Besides this machine is only "projected" to be narrowly used anyway in only specific circumstances. Besi...

2. Did you feel CRNA school really prepared you?

   amiodarone3 replied to BritanyLPN's topic in CRNA

   What (in your opinion) qualifies a "good" anesthesia school. Through researching schools I have found it varies so much on how the curriculum is presented, number of cases, locations they are done, who is instructing the courses/how the school is run...

3. Rotoprone bed therapy

   amiodarone3 replied to tattooedrn's topic in Critical

   Absolutely. The use of a rotoprone bed is good for the patient. But yes, it is a MAJOR PI the A. The AACN article by Culpepper and Goldhill, you should be able to search them and find a good study/evidence

4. PRO's/CON's USAFR Flight RN

   amiodarone3 replied to amiodarone3's topic in Government

   Yeah thank you for the info/reply. I think after careful consideration and review, in conjunction with my life currently what is best for me is flight nursing. Meaning, non CCAT. Either way the experience and care I will deliver will be fun and excit...

5. PRO's/CON's USAFR Flight RN

   amiodarone3 replied to amiodarone3's topic in Government

   what do you mean by "wings"?

6. PRO's/CON's USAFR Flight RN

   amiodarone3 posted a topic in Government

   I am currently a critical care nurse looking to take on a new challenge and gain a different perspective and challenge my critical thinking skillset. Additionally I want to be a part of something bigger and work on a more global scale (so to speak). ...

7. AF Reserve in southeast?

   amiodarone3 posted a topic in Government

   Hey all, Recently spoke to recruiter about process, paperwork, commitment etc and wanted to reach out to see who could enlighten me on the more intimate side of being a critical care AF reserve nurse. Pro's/Con's, drill, how it works (or doesn't) wit...

8. Any books recomendations?

   amiodarone3 replied to april_tomorrow's topic in Critical

   I wouldn't worry about overloading yourself with books upon books to read. Get yourself one book...specifically one you can reference if needed. A good critical care book (the book from nursing school did great for me, it was amazing looking back to ...

9. long term sedation options

   amiodarone3 posted a topic in Critical

   Interesting article. Especially when cost effective! I find at my facility, we do not use this combination enough (IMO) What do you use at your facility??? Opening the floor do discuss this article. http://ccforum.com/content/18/3/R122/abstract

10. MICU vs SICU for critical care experience?

    amiodarone3 replied to CTRN'11's topic in SRNA

    Agreed. SICU is an amazing work environment where you see multi-modalities and lots...lots of different patient issues. You have many different types of groups following these patients. Not to say MICU is bad or you won't learn or gain valuable exper...

11. qualities of CRNA school

    amiodarone3 replied to amiodarone3's topic in SRNA

    I do not have enough "posts" to p.m. people on the site yet so I attempted to add you.

12. qualities of CRNA school

    amiodarone3 replied to amiodarone3's topic in SRNA

    well could you shed more light as to HOW you chose a school. There is obviously the financial factor, but does rank matter? Do clinical sites matter or is it more about hours of clinicals? Is picking a front loaded program better? Should I pick a sch...

13. How do I know if I will enjoy Critcal care

    amiodarone3 replied to LeanneNis's topic in Critical

    well to be honest. it is task oriented. only after you get to the point of understanding what you are doing. obviously you have to be thinking about things critically and using clinical judgment and you absolutely have to "know" your patient for nuan...

14. ECMO Ethics

    amiodarone3 replied to Kettek53's topic in CCU

    well, that is the job you/we all chose. sorry to be blunt but it is true. nursing is difficult not for the hours, not for the tasks or attention to detail, not for being spit at, cursed at or cleaning s**t nor working for weeks to no end to see a pat...

15. New grad starting in CVICU soon! Any pointers?

    amiodarone3 replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU

    It is an intellectually and emotionally difficult unit. You will soon discover! As for "what to do" that will come with time but in essence. Be a sponge. Things to learn would be: drips (about 15 main ones-receptors they effect, dosage, what effect t...