WolfpackRed

WolfpackRed

Nurse Anesthesia, ICU, ED

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  1. Wake Forest Ior Forsyth ICU?

    WolfpackRed replied to kitty25's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I work in one of the adult MICU's at WFUBMC. I went through the new grad program there. I would highly recommend working at "the Baptist". You can send a PM if you have specific

  2. Low GPA and CRNA school...

    WolfpackRed replied to gators77's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It is possible to pick up grad level classes w/o being accepted in a program. For example, UNC-Greensboro has post-baccalaureate studies program specific to their nursing program, and IIRC a VISIONS...

  3. Nasty family trying to pull the VIP card

    WolfpackRed replied to TraumaNurseRN's topic in Emergency

    Even better, is when they start helping themselves to blankets, drinks and food, walking through the

  4. Foley caths

    WolfpackRed replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I don't think so. Most of the time the member is left in its natural position and a cath-secure device is attached to the leg. But, if anyone has evidence to show different, I am open to

  5. Relocating to NC and looking for info on nursing programs

    WolfpackRed replied to wanna-b-a-nurse's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Another ADN program in the area is Durham Tech. Watts is a diploma program. Bachelors program in that area include: UNC Chapel Hill and NC Central, Duke has an accelerated program only. If you want to...

  6. Pseudo-seizures

    WolfpackRed replied to Lucyinthesky's topic in General Nursing

    In the ICU that I work, one MICU attending does not accept the dx of "pseudo-seizures", unless a neuro or psych consult on that admission identifies it as such. Second, when I was working in another...

  7. Bipolar Disorder and Nursing in NC

    WolfpackRed replied to charlottegirl's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Where did you read this? The only exam I recall taking to determine "fitness to practice" was the NCLEX, that and the work "physical" that my employers put me

  8. Wake Forest/ UNC/ Duke residency programs

    WolfpackRed replied to boykinm's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    IF you are interested in the Winston Salem area, both Baptist and Forsyth Medical Center have outstanding new grad programs. I went the route of WFU-Baptist and the critical care new nurse...

  9. How much floor time must an RN have b4 going into Crital Care.

    WolfpackRed replied to FaithIn40's topic in MICU, SICU

    Again, another new grad that started in critical care over a year ago, would not have done it

  10. Any UNC Chapel Hill SON students?

    WolfpackRed replied to studentmom2007's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Remember that your 3.85 will raise your 2.3 and like the previous psoter said, call teh school and talk to Anna Terry, she works with undergrad admissions, she is very helpful. Try to interject as...

  11. Help! North Carolina nurses.. i need advice

    WolfpackRed replied to kendel's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked that the pay is that low in that region. In the Winston Salem area a nurse with one year exp makes ~$22/ hr base. The cost of living is much lower here than the Triangle area, also. But,...

  12. AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    WolfpackRed replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    Furthermore, the ANA response to resolution 303 hits the nail on the head. It is all about money and this is a step towards restriction and regulation of advanced nursing

  13. AMA House of Delegates Considers Limits on on Nursing Education and Practice

    WolfpackRed replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    I would like some clarification on how the AMA feels the DNP would exacerbate the nursing shortage problem. There are too many issues that contribute to the nursing shortage, particulary at the...

  14. CNA prgrams in Raleigh?

    WolfpackRed replied to iluvchocolate's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Most area community colleges offer the NA and NAII certification. Durham Tech and Johnson County come to mind. Most private programs are expensive, although those are out there

  15. Outdoor Enthusiast Moving to NC

    WolfpackRed replied to LittleWing21's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    *STATE PRIDE ALERT* Charlotte, the largest city in the state, is located technically, in Western NC. *END ALERT* But to answer your question lake and pool swimming season has begun ~ 1 week ago. Look...

  16. Relocating to Winston Salem

    WolfpackRed replied to kleeberg's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Both Baptist and Forsyth pay $1.25 for weekends and $4 PM shift

  17. Mixing multiple iv drugs in one syringe

    WolfpackRed replied to student_nurse_07's topic in MICU, SICU

    It can be done, and I have done it once. I used micromedex to check compatibility; they have an option to determine syringe compatibility under the "IV compatibility"

  18. question??

    WolfpackRed replied to TruDivaRN's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Once u take the test, you can find your results after 2-3 days. However the formality of a license may tkae up to 30 day p passing the

  19. Levophed vs. Neo

    WolfpackRed replied to hell000nurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just a thought, but with the negative chronotropic effects, would you run the risk of inducing further

  20. 30 minute timeframe to give meds

    WolfpackRed replied to marie7217's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Thank you for the above post. I wanted to question the "law", but couldn't research the manner enough. I'm sure if there were ever to be such a law, I would hope that 1) we would hear more about such...

  21. 30 minute timeframe to give meds

    WolfpackRed replied to marie7217's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Is this 30 mins on each side of 0900 (i.e 0830-0930, total of 1hr) or 15 mins on each side (0845-0915, total of 30 mins)? In either case, I would justify any late/early meds, within reason, as...

  22. Anyone ever have a pt allergic to alcohol wipes?

    WolfpackRed replied to RNforLongTime's topic in General Nursing

    Yes when I was in my senior final clincal rotation I had a pt allergic to the alcohol wipes. Elderly woman whose skin immediately turned bright red once exposed. Worse part was the other woman with...

  23. Salisbury VA

    WolfpackRed replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Yes, I work for "the Baptist" in one of the adult medical ICUs. I love it; the staff are highly supportive and willing to teach. My orientation was fantastic, plenty of time (~12 weeks) with...

  24. Salisbury VA

    WolfpackRed replied to RNBSNGRADUATE's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I worked there as a Student Nurse Tech in the MSICU. The staff was excellent and the care given there was great; the docs were easy to work with. I almost took a job after graduation, but they were...

  25. NxStage Machines

    WolfpackRed replied to theatredork's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, we use them all the time. I defenitely feel your pain. I think the constant attention the machines require add to the frustration. But, now at our hospital we are piloting a new method of...