Smalltimore

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1. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   Anyone else waitlisted?

2. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   Good to know, thanks!

3. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   I'm going on the 14th. I've heard there's a written test and a panel interview w a mix of personal and clinical questions but that's all third-hand info so who knows...

4. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   I'm not sure, I would give it until the end of the week and then maybe call or email

5. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in SRNA

   I did too! 3 years in the micu at a large academic hospital, 3.8 gpa, ccrn, have done some safety and qi research

6. ICU Question about central line infection control

   Smalltimore replied to Benj2610's topic in Critical

   In our ICU all patients get a chg bath unless contraindicated. Bedside RNs change all central line dressings except for PICCs. Our vascular access RNs place and manage those lines.

7. is this common practice?? IV tubing laying on the floor

   Smalltimore replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in Neuro

   I wouldn't be ok with a few feet of IV tubing lying on the floor, although I don't know that it necessarily increases the risk of infection if there are a couple of feet between the patient and the part on the floor. Bedrails are notoriously filthy a...

8. Student Final Placement in ICU

   Smalltimore replied to paperbag_panda's topic in Critical

   I did my final practicum in a MICU so I don't have advice specific to cards, but I would highly recommend it if you're interested in starting out in critical care. You will get a chance to practice lots of basic nursing skills: foleys, blood draws, s...

9. Choosing a critical care job

   Smalltimore replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Critical

   My two cents as a new grad who recently started in critical care: Go with the place that offers the best orientation/education and is the best cultural fit for you. I had to choose between two ICU positions, one at an amazing trauma center that i've ...

10. Difficulties With Intubated Patients on Sedatives?

    Smalltimore replied to All4NursingRN's topic in MICU

    Nursing student here, it seems like keeping critical patients in the ED for that long would be dangerous. Is this something that happens in cities with lots of hospitals, or only in more remote areas where transferring the patient isn't possible? I u...

11. Medical marijuana for kids?

    Smalltimore replied to cayenne06's topic in Pediatric

    No personal experience, but there is a blog about blog about a young Utah boy who is on the Hemp Extract Registry.