meandragonbrett

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  1. How do you really feel about AA and would you go that route now if you could do over?

    meandragonbrett replied to kukukajoo's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It's not a new specialty. No, I would not change and go that

  2. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    meandragonbrett replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Crocks, Shox, or

  3. Cardizem question

    meandragonbrett replied to oldiebutgoodie's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    diltiazem should be on its own

  4. Need help with those familiar with rapid response

    meandragonbrett replied to ICU_floater's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go to her

  5. any CRNAs as mid-level providers in the ICU?

    meandragonbrett replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Only if you're lucky enough to have an intensivist that will actually do it. Ours throw the excuse "I'm not here for IV

  6. Anesthesia Program Rankings 2008

    meandragonbrett replied to ICURN2CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Looks like some schools are missing off of the rankings to me. Also, the rankings are relative

  7. Just venting frustration...

    meandragonbrett replied to jbp0529's topic in MICU, SICU

    Just passin` the buck and nobody wants to take responsibility. Unfortunately, it happens all too

  8. CCU/CICU Interview Prep

    meandragonbrett replied to Dakkon76's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Dakkon, Sorry about not getting the job. Keep your head up....look at other ICUs, ER, Trauma, and other hospitals in the area. You will find something. Don't

  9. Newbie LPN- need drug help!

    meandragonbrett replied to gt4everpn's topic in General Nursing

    Antibiotics, BP Meds, Dig, etc. There are a ton of meds....any of which might be ordered for your patients. Med administration? Refer to your

  10. Stethescope

    meandragonbrett replied to Caralee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    Just becasue a less expensive scope is the most effective for you, does not mean that scope will be effective for everybody

  11. Differences (Educative/Clinical) between NP & PA

    meandragonbrett replied to jstuben's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    In the general consensus, Physician Assistants hold a Masters of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. However, for this profession, educational requirements are inconsistent and sometimes...

  12. Stethescope

    meandragonbrett replied to Caralee's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I have a Cardio III. Hate the master, can't hear worth a darn with

  13. Dental Assistants Pushing Propofol etc...

    meandragonbrett replied to Larry77's topic in Emergency

    Nobody is giving me general anesthesia but a CRNA or anesthesiologist. Sorry

  14. Excelsior exam registration wait time?

    meandragonbrett replied to Caffeinated's topic in Online Distance Learning

    You get to pick your date and time from a list of open ones via the pearson

  15. Question Please! Icu Nurses

    meandragonbrett replied to l.rae's topic in MICU, SICU

    Not unless you have a staffing and a bed control

  16. Help new ICU nurse

    meandragonbrett replied to mrmike's topic in MICU, SICU

    All of your vasoactives, various sedation agents, antibiotics, etc. check out icufaqs.org for lots of ICU

  17. Are any new grads going to med-surg

    meandragonbrett replied to awalke13965's topic in First Year After Licensure

    ICU is not alway slow and easier than med/surg. It all depends on if you are working in a mixed service ICU or if it's a highly specialized ICU...such as CVICU or a CardioPulmonary Transplant ICU....

  18. If you fail NCLEX, does BRN remove your IP from the verification site?

    meandragonbrett replied to adoremi125's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Your IP? Each BON would be different. Which BON are you refering to

  19. Did you have to take PBDS test @ your hospital?

    meandragonbrett replied to onduty23's topic in First Year After Licensure

    No, I've never heard of the exam. The hospitals around here offer CEUs that are webbased and we are required to do them, but the hospital also has required inservices and skills fairs on a regular...

  20. What's In Your Pocket?

    meandragonbrett replied to AmyD_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Only thing I carry on me is alcohol wipes, steth, and two pens clipped to my shirt. All of our supplies are in the

  21. Can you believe this???

    meandragonbrett replied to rachelaleanRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I can believe

  22. What brand/type of shoe should I get?

    meandragonbrett replied to opal6779's topic in General Nursing

    Crocs, Shox, and Birkenstock

  23. Help taking tests with Critical Thinking

    meandragonbrett replied to Steffieg7487's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I always found it easier to eliminate the wrong (or most wrong in the case of nursing) answers first...usually able to narrow it down to two. Then figure out which of those two A) Makes the most...

  24. Neosynephrine compatibility problem

    meandragonbrett replied to jayjaykay's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I would probably start an A/C and run the D51/2NS via the PIV. We run propofol on a lumen by itself and I'd put the levo in another lumen. Why does this pt. have D51/2NS wide open? What was...

  25. Create-A-Job for me!

    meandragonbrett replied to fromTeacher2Nurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    You could work with a physician and round for him? You could obtain your BSN and be a clinical instructor in an AD program. Staff development, Nurse Education, Bed Control, Case Management (around...