Reno1978 BSN, RN

SRNA

Member

  • Content

    1,133

  • Visitors

    16,879

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    12

All Content by Reno1978

  1. Reno1978

    NTI 2012 Orlando, who's going? Visit AN Booth May 22nd-24th

    Reno1978 posted a topic in Critical Care

    Who's going!? I'll be there
  2. Reno1978

    Pain management post open heart surgery?

    Reno1978 replied to twinkletoes53's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Our standard pain management orders for post-open heart surgery patients are Tylenol 650mg q4 po prn, oxycodone 5-10mg q4 po prn, and dilaudid 0.2mg iv q2 hours prn (may repeat dose once within two...
  3. Reno1978

    Take a job in New Mexico or hold out for job in CA?

    Reno1978 replied to Finna22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I'd would say at least 1 year. You want to be able to show that you're a nurse with experience that does not require further training in your specialty area. Also, it will show your new employer...
  4. Reno1978

    Take a job in New Mexico or hold out for job in CA?

    Reno1978 replied to Finna22's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Like you said, the job market in CA is tight. They don't have to shell out money to train new grads when there are so many experienced applicants. After you have a year's experience under your belt,...
  5. Reno1978

    NTI 2012 Orlando, who's going? Visit AN Booth May 22nd-24th

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in Critical Care

    Well, my hospital is paying my way, so how could I say no!? Our unit just got awarded Beacon status for another 3 years - I fricken love it here! It'll be great to see you again, and Brian, and his...
  6. Reno1978

    CRNA's Oregon and Washington

    Reno1978 replied to wkabele's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'd look up and call some local anesthesia practices that utilize CRNAs and ask to shadow one. That's how I did it here. AANW is one group based in the Portland area that utilizes CRNAs. Good
  7. Reno1978

    Calling all CCRNs!

    Reno1978 replied to SICU_Murse's topic in MICU, SICU

    I used the CD that came with Pass CCRN, too. I did not use the book. I did the 150 question practice exams until I averaged above 80%. I also watched the Laura Gasparis Vonfrolio DVD review several...
  8. Reno1978

    Hourly doses of vent sedation, is this common?

    Reno1978 replied to jkej's topic in MICU, SICU

    For most vented patients, we use titratable drips: fentanyl and either propofol or versed. Sometimes precedex will be used if we don't want to lose our neuro exam. Our hearts come back on precedex...
  9. Reno1978

    NTI 2012 Orlando, who's going? Visit AN Booth May 22nd-24th

    Reno1978 replied to Reno1978's topic in Critical Care

    LOL - Looking forward to meeting you too, Brian. I think you'll recognize me from the time I helped you at the NSNA convention in Reno once upon a
  10. Reno1978

    New graduate ADN Moving to Seattle in August from Texas

    Reno1978 replied to MrLVNtoRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    But to answer your original question, it didn't take me an awfully long time to endorse from NV to WA. I did this back at the end of 2008, though. I accepted a job offer up here in November and my...
  11. Reno1978

    New graduate ADN Moving to Seattle in August from Texas

    Reno1978 replied to MrLVNtoRN's topic in Washington Nursing

    Job market is tough, but my only suggestion would be to get your WA license and forego the TX one unless you plan on working in TX. There's no reason to get a TX license after you graduate - this...
  12. Reno1978

    Multiple drip administration

    Reno1978 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I understand that - there is still vasoactive medication between that point and where the lumen empties into the patient. If you do not have a free line available for emergency drugs, which is...
  13. Reno1978

    Multiple drip administration

    Reno1978 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    That sounds dangerous. If you used that first 0.9 line to push an IV medication, you're bolusing the patient with all of the vasoactive medication in the line ahead of that connection, and you will...
  14. Reno1978

    Pay discrepancies? Security makes more then ER tech?

    Reno1978 replied to mamaxmaria's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know what the rationale is, but the RTs do our 12-lead EKG's where I work. Fine with me - they're always there in a snap when I need
  15. Reno1978

    Multiple drip administration

    Reno1978 replied to Sugarcoma's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I don't see a need for the 0.9 chaser connected to your vaso. Although it infuses at a small rate, you have your 0.9 @ 150ml/hr running behind it which will help deliver it to the patient
  16. Reno1978

    Recent ASN grad -- Perfect time to follow my dream and relocate across the country?

    Reno1978 replied to christophermiles's topic in Washington Nursing

    A new grad from my area, in Eastern WA, really wanted an ICU position and ended up finding one in Tacoma after finding out that the ICUs here are well staffed and not hiring new
  17. Reno1978

    Hey, Spokane RN's

    Reno1978 replied to Kristin_collegemom's topic in Washington Nursing

    Kadlec, in Richland, WA, is a great place to work in Eastern WA. I'd check them out if you're interested in relocating to Eastern WA. Feel free to contact me if you have any
  18. Reno1978

    Varicose veins - Help!! how do you deal with these horrors??

    Reno1978 replied to R!XTER's topic in General Nursing

    Foal sclerotherapy was highlighted in an episode of The Doctors earlier this
  19. Reno1978

    CCRN Eligibility

    Reno1978 replied to synergy89's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Because one association's rules of eligibility for a certification exam should be the basis to form opinions on the nursing
  20. Reno1978

    CCRN Eligibility

    Reno1978 replied to synergy89's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    There is simply a clinical hour requirement. 1 year of full-time employment (36 hours/week for 52 weeks) works out to be 1872 hours. If you've completed this in a setting where you take care of...
  21. Reno1978

    Blood Administration / Electronic Scanning & Charting

    Reno1978 replied to njinformaticsrn's topic in Emergency

    We just went to EPIC Nov 1, and maybe it's the build you use or something, but I don't find it bad at all. You tell it what you have, scan the unit, enter vitals, have someone else verify it with...
  22. Reno1978

    Blood Administration / Electronic Scanning & Charting

    Reno1978 replied to njinformaticsrn's topic in Emergency

    We use EPIC and all of this is done
  23. Reno1978

    ? on drawing PT/INR

    Reno1978 replied to Zookeeper44's topic in General Nursing

    The blue top tube should have enough suction in it to get it filled. The brand we use has a line on the tube that the blood has to reach. If you're doing a stick, if you can just draw 3mL into a...
  24. Reno1978

    Does it matter where you got your BSN from?

    Reno1978 replied to Toomuchcoffee's topic in General Students

    No and no one cares. I work in WA and went to school in NV. I get more questions about gambling when I mention that than I do about the nursing program I
  25. Reno1978

    Any other WSU College of Nursing Applicants for Fall 2011 out there?

    Reno1978 replied to Mr Wright's topic in Washington Nursing

    My best friend was wait listed for Fall 2011 and ended up getting a spot due to someone else declining their spot. Fingers crossed for