Divergirl

Divergirl

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  1. Standards for icu set up

    Divergirl posted a topic in Critical Care

    I was wondering if anyone knows of standards of care for icu room set up? I was called to intubate a patient in the icu and when I got there, there wasn't any suction set up, no ambu bag was in the...

  2. Standards for icu set up

    Divergirl replied to Divergirl's topic in Critical Care

    I realize this was a serious event and I am following the appropriate chain of command. My question was "Are there standards set by a professional organization?" I went to AACN website to see if they...

  3. Anti-CRNA website= such B.S.!!!!

    Divergirl replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would love it if every patient that came in for surgery requested an MDA. Ha Ha, wouldn't they be surprised when they would have to reschedule their surgery because there aren't enough MDAs...

  4. Recertification changes for CRNAs

    Divergirl replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Actually, there was no standard until 4-5 years ago. You could take the NCE as many times until you passed. I know of a graduate who took 4 years and multiple, multiple attempts before she finally...

  5. What do Masters Degree Prepared nurses do in L&D??

    Divergirl replied to acmsn1012's topic in Nursing Career

    I am a CRNA and I worked in a L&D unit for 2 years. I did spinals and epidurals for laboring moms and anesthesia for c sections. I also worked with many CNMs (certified nurse midwives). They were...

  6. Recertification changes for CRNAs

    Divergirl replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think 8 attempts and 2 years to take/pass the NCE is actually a little lax. You have 4 years and 4 attempts to pass the recert exam which seems reasonable to

  7. Recertification changes for CRNAs

    Divergirl replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Did anyone go to the meeting in Boston? I've been getting my info from the NBCRNA website. I'm curious as to what was said at the

  8. Recertification changes for CRNAs

    Divergirl replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    from the nbcrna website continued competence for nurse anesthetists recertification examination successful completion of a standardized recertification examination based on a published content outline...

  9. Recertification changes for CRNAs

    Divergirl replied to loveanesthesia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Yes, according to NBCRNA (our certifying body) we will have to pass a standardized test every 8 years. If you fail to pass in 4 attempts, you have to re-take boards. Scary! I've been out 2 years and...

  10. Going back for DNP

    Divergirl posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I've been thinking about going back for my DNP. I've been out of anesthesia school for about a year and I'm thinking at some point in my career I'd like to teach. I looked at some of the bridge...

  11. English expressions in anesthesiology

    Divergirl replied to haddi's topic in General Nursing

    I would say "I'm going to attach some monitors and start an

  12. Which Nursing Jobs are the Least Stressful?

    Divergirl replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in Nursing Career

    If you are an ICU nurse, you might consider the PACU. You would still be able to use some of your critical care skills but it tends to be a less stressful environment. The PACU is known as the "ICU...

  13. Shadowing

    Divergirl replied to Zaphod's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Typically, its a little easier to follow a CRNA at a hospital you work at. Also, the anesthesia school I went to would help potential SRNAs arrange shadowing opportunities. You might want to contact...

  14. atropine oph for excessive secretions

    Divergirl replied to nminodob's topic in General Nursing

    from the package insert........... duration of action: long-acting; effects on accommodation may last 6 days; {48} mydriasis may persist for 12 days. {48} read more:...

  15. Going back for DNP

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

    The info from Baylor isn't very clear, but they offer have a DNAP completion program. (Application Procedure - Graduate Program in Nurse Anesthesia - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas) They...

  16. Going back for DNP

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

    I'm actually looking for CRNAs who are going for their DNP. I'm teaching a class for my anesthesia school this fall and the hospital I work at will be a clinical site for SRNAs this spring. Thanks for...

  17. CRNA- is a strong science background really relevant towards being a CRNA

    Divergirl replied to jessicanursing101's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Everything you have posted has shown just how ignorant you are regarding CRNA practice. If you don't like or are not strong in science, you will not survive CRNA school. Who do you think designates...

  18. Critical care residency for CRNA school

    Divergirl replied to talknw's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You have to have one year acute care experience (ICU/ER). That is the requirement set forth by the council on accreditation and all accredited programs must follow the guidelines by the COA. If you...

  19. To recommend or not to recommend?

    Divergirl replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, so you know of 3. I was a critical care nurse for 10 years before I went to CRNA school. After I was accepted, my fellow co-workers treated me like crap. BTW, CRNA is a practice of nursing and not...

  20. To recommend or not to recommend?

    Divergirl replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    What's wrong with someone who wants to go on to CRNA school?? ICU is the best place to gain the experience someone needs to become a good CRNA. I've noticed, when someone makes it known they want to...

  21. To recommend or not to recommend?

    Divergirl replied to CNL2B's topic in General Nursing

    You must have at least one year of ICU experience in order to be admitted to CRNA school. Kudos to your manager for not writing her a letter of recommendation. I've interviewed candidates for CRNA...

  22. Time to call a duck a duck?

    Divergirl replied to eriksoln's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I have to say at this moment I am sad and nauseated after reading your post. I have been a RN for 13 years and a CRNA for 1. You miss the whole point why nursing schools call for nursing to be a...

  23. Precordial stethoscope?

    Divergirl replied to Savin'Em's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I found tubing for my precordial at a hobby shop. They sell tubing for miniture airplanes that fit my ear piece perfectly. I use a precordial stethoscope on all

  24. Paralytics and bronchospasm

    Divergirl replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Muscle relaxants work only on skeletal muscle. All muscle relaxants work by binding to the nicotinic receptor at the motor end plate. Smooth muscles contain muscarinic receptors. Muscle relaxants do...

  25. Students interested in finding out about CRNAs

    Divergirl posted a topic in General Students

    Hello to all the Nursing students out there! I am a CRNA and I was wondering how many nursing students would like to learn about what advance practice options maybe available to you after you complete...