bellarn75

I don't know any CRNAs so I have been having a difficult time finding one to shadow. I've called UT and also checked the hospital I'm currently at, but none are available. Any other suggestions on how to find someone?

Anyone planning on applying to the UT program for Fall 2009?

I don't see any harm in it. My hospital policy is oral care is required and documented every 4 hours to prevent VAP. We also have the neat toothbrush kit that connects to suction.

My unit's policy is 50 mcg/kg/min max. We titrate to rass score -1 along with morphine or fentanyl gtt.

I forgot to mention that my dose is usually 100 mgs only.

I dilute it and push over 2-3 mins.

I think it's also metabolic alkalosis and with respiratory compensation.

1. Do not use 911 EMS for a ride to the ER for arm pain you had for a year because you didn't have a way to get here or you think you will be seen by a doctor faster. 2. We are not a hotel and I'm not your housekeeper! 3. Don't come in with the complaint of decreased appetite & not eating x 1 week and the first thing you ask me is..."can I have something to eat? I haven't been able to eat for a week" So all of a sudden you can? 4. If you plan on committing suicide, do it right the first time. Oh and don't call 911! 5. Don't rate your pain 10/10 when you were sleeping or can barely stay awake when I ask you to rate your pain. 6. We are an ER, not a free pharmacy or medical supply store. 7. If you come in for nausea & vomiting and refuse to have an IV inserted for IV fluids, don't bother coming in cuz we can't help you! 8. The ER is not a One Stop Shop. Just because you were here to be seen for your boil does not mean you need to check in all your 5 kids with different last names for their runny noses, coughs, and their fever of 98.6. 9. Don't bring your child in for fever and then ask if I could dispense some tylenol at discharge. It is against the law for us to dispense meds. And don't ask me what you are going to do about your child's fever because you don't have the money to pay for it. Well I wonder how the hell you are going to pay for this expensive ER visit then? One suggestion would be maybe selling your LV purse and name brand clothing...then you could perhaps afford some tylenol for your child's fever. 10. Don't ask me if you are going to be admitted before a doctor even examined you or before we could find out what is wrong with you. Sorry if you needed to know because you have to catch the bus home before it stops running. Thanks for all the other funny comments. I've been an ER nurse for about 7 yrs, and I'm already getting burned out with all this nonsense!