Lipoma

Lipoma BSN, RN

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  1. CCU vs ER

    Lipoma replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    Mostly out of habit because when I was in the ED it was automatically included during report ( B/L AC # etc) so it carried over into when I went to the ICU...however, asking the location also allows...

  2. CCU vs ER

    Lipoma replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    When I got off orientation in the CCU, the ED called up for report and I legit only asked 3 questions: patient's orientation status, location of PIVs, and current medication/gtt rates... it took less...

  3. CCU vs ER

    Lipoma replied to gratefultobeanurse16's topic in General Nursing

    I started in the ED as a new grad and transitioned to the CCU after 4 years when I decided I want to pursue CRNA school. I thoroughly enjoyed and flourished being in the ED and it definitely made me a...

  4. Why Succs after Etomidate?

    Lipoma replied to ck8ws3's topic in Critical Care

    I meant reactive* not reactivate lmao. But no problem! Keep curious as you venture into critical care transport. Good

  5. Why Succs after Etomidate?

    Lipoma replied to ck8ws3's topic in Critical Care

    The airway may also still be reactivate during manipulation (inserting ETT and keeping it there) even after inducing the patient using etomindate or propofol. So NMBAs such as sux and roc further...

  6. How Do You Choose a Specialty?

    Lipoma replied to Smwill2901's topic in General Specialties

    ICU actually had no appeal to me as a new nurse. Emergency nursing was always my goal but after a few years I gave it a shot and went to the coronary ICU since I found the heart fascinating and...

  7. How Do You Choose a Specialty?

    Lipoma replied to Smwill2901's topic in General Specialties

    I always knew I wanted to be in critical care someway somehow. Ended up doing emergency and ICU. I'm an adrenaline junky I suppose and dislike

  8. Mary Baldwin University CRNA 2025 start

    Lipoma replied to ScrunchyMama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The program is what you make of it. My cohort is easy to get along with and have made some good friends so far. It's a lot of work but doable. As for those worried about their interview...

  9. Mary Baldwin University CRNA 2025 start

    Lipoma replied to ScrunchyMama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm a current student and I submitted my application the day before the deadline. I don't think not attending an information session is going to work against

  10. Respiratory Therapy or Nursing?

    Lipoma replied to Ts2906's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    If you're set on being a PA do RT since you understand you can't really move up the clinical ladder the same way RNs can...because those nurses who do are career RNs. Pay is similar between both...

  11. Male nurses

    Lipoma replied to Lavi2343's topic in General Nursing

    Yup. Would do it again and do it better this go

  12. I need your advice/opinion desperately

    Lipoma replied to throwaway1's topic in General Nursing

    No way I'd be getting a patient who is on BiPap to the commode. One quick pull and the mask gets yanked off, O2 sats drop, and down they go to the floor. If they're able to tolerate being off for some...

  13. Mary Baldwin University CRNA 2025 start

    Lipoma replied to ScrunchyMama's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is a blended program. The first year is all online (all didactics) and then fall of 2nd year is when you begin clinical in addition to having in person and online

  14. Which would you choose

    Lipoma replied to hopefulnurse18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm in my 2nd semester of anesthesia school and I got in without ECMO experience. Devices are great because it molds your tolerance level when it comes to dealing with the sickest of the...

  15. How long should orientation be?

    Lipoma replied to Pug RN's topic in Emergency

    12-16

  16. Direct Entry - MSN vs Accelerated Online - BSN

    Lipoma replied to LongNightOfSolace's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Nope it does not matter if you get a BSN or MSN. Employers only care about you having your RN license to work as a bedside

  17. Thomas Jefferson University (TJU) Pre-Fall Fact-1 2025 Center City ABSN

    Lipoma replied to LC1's topic in School, College Programs

    I was in your position a few years ago. Don't let that minor set back linger too long. In the very end I had an amazing nursing career with no regrets. All thanks to being a Jefferson graduate. I'm...

  18. Long nails as an ER nurse

    Lipoma replied to kokot pica's topic in General Nursing

    You'd be surprised with what you can get away with at work. Especially in the

  19. Seeking suggestions on ancillary jobs

    Lipoma replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I didn't bathe people at all as a medical assistant at an urgent care. In an acute care setting/nursing home/ltach, or rehab, CNAs and nurses alike bathe patients so if you're not too fond of that...

  20. Post doctoral CRNA certification programs?

    Lipoma replied to NurseYyw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Oh that's a tough one. I don't think a post DNP for a non-CRNA exists. There's a handful of post-masters DNP CRNA programs but those are for CRNAs with a MSN and are already in practice. From a quick...

  21. Choosing LPN or RN

    Lipoma replied to Amber Shepherd's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    For what my I envisioned for myself and my future career, a BSN was a must and non-negotiable. No regrets getting a BSN as a second degree student. I was in and out within 12 months. Any longer...

  22. New grad nurse needs some advice! Which one is good?

    Lipoma replied to Linhtp's topic in General Nursing

    6 weeks for a new grad is big yikes. My community hospital provides 20 weeks for new grads...up from 16 weeks when I started 6 years ago. In this scenario I would take the longer preceptorship on...

  23. Travel RN to New FNP - Is it worth it?

    Lipoma replied to SublimeEMTP's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Crazy how life changes. I was in an ENP program and withdrew to pursue nurse anesthesia

  24. New Cardiothoractic ICU job

    Lipoma replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Critical Care

    I forgot one more person, Pam Bartley, I used her to pass the CEN and also used her to supplement my study material from Nicole Kupchik. If you already have your CEN, you'll definitely transition well...

  25. New Cardiothoractic ICU job

    Lipoma replied to Biology2Nursing's topic in Critical Care

    I transitioned to the Cardiac ICU (nonsurgical patients) a year ago from the ED and the learning curve wasn't too bad. You'll transition relatively easy especially if you're coming from a level 1...