RNFPC

RNFPC specializes in ICU/Flight.

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1. Ques. for those that applied to CRNA school with 1 yr RN experience

   RNFPC replied to 2bNurseNikki376's topic in SRNA

   I'm going to have to disagree with a bunch of y'all here and say that I do not think a manager should give you a good recommendation if you'd only worked in the unit a year. It is unfair to the unit, staff, manager, and hospital to not give at least ...

2. All CRNAs need to READ this

   RNFPC replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   I think the point that is trying to be made is that if you are looking for someone that is intelligent my order of greater likelihood goes like this janitorIs it too difficult to agree that a doctor (most of the time) will be more intelligent than th...

3. Do you call your physicians by their first name?

   RNFPC replied to I<3H2O's topic in Med-Surg

   It's only disrespectful to address the physician by their first name if they address you by your last name. Very simply, address the physician as they address you... It is important that we be recognized as professionals and equals. Each discipline i...

4. STAT intubation advice PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!

   RNFPC replied to miloisstinky's topic in CRNA

   BTW - in regards to paralytics not being needed for Emergency Intubation, you might want to take a look at Ron Wall's Manual of Emergency Airway Management...

5. All CRNAs need to READ this

   RNFPC replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   Stop belittling those that have gone to medical school, you should not open your mouth about it unless you have been through it, you have NO idea... Perhaps anesthesiologists and med students should stop belittling nurses, CRNA's, NP's, etc... unless...

6. All CRNAs need to READ this

   RNFPC replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   One more thing: Am I the only one not impressed by the premed prerequisites??? Some of y'all act like the prerequisites classes are masters level chemistry or physics... Guess what, they're not... Here's what they are: 2 Semesters of Calculus (less f...

7. All CRNAs need to READ this

   RNFPC replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   Well... I respect your achievement of becoming a CRNA, but I'm disappointed with your post. Let me tell you why: *Knowledge does not equal intelligence/"smartness" - A physician/MDA has knowledge not intelligence. Receiving your MD is a demonstration...

8. Doctor Frustrations

   RNFPC replied to Anesthesialovr's topic in CRNA

   Would you like to expand on the higher M&M associated with CRNA provided anesthesia? Aside from one study, that when published included serious criticism regarding its questionable methodology, you'll be hard pressed to find that evidence. If you...

9. flying ventilator

   RNFPC replied to phiposurde's topic in Flight

   Usually for rotor wing transport, boyle's law doesn't come into play... As far as barotrauma is concerned, its just important to set your peak pressure alarm and to pay attention to your PIP's and MAP's. It helps to be conservative on your TV's (6-8c...

10. Metoprolol IVP rate

    RNFPC replied to kmoonshine's topic in Emergency

    SWtooth, I'm going to have to respectfully disagree with your comments regarding RVI's. Metoprolol may be used in RVI's... they are preload dependent for the cardiac output, however, metoprolol can be used cautiously. Addtionally, both nitrates and ...