APNgonnabe

APNgonnabe specializes in Med/Surg ICU.

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1. FNP vs ACNP...brain vs heart.

   APNgonnabe replied to mmcmarsh's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   Thank you so much for posting this question. Mmcmarsh I am in what I feel is the exact same position as you are. The only advise...comfort that I've some up with is in Illinois(where I live) I do not...

2. Epocrates Essentials

   APNgonnabe replied to tleake1980's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   I too had problems with Blackberrys and programs. I got an SD card and loaded the program to that. I've also talked to others and they say to clear your messages. OP: I just got a free trial to...

3. Baptism by Fire!!

   APNgonnabe replied to TigerGalLE's topic in MICU, SICU

   Sweet!!!!!

4. Question: Give blood AND heparin?

   APNgonnabe replied to TangoLima's topic in MICU, SICU

   I think you were right to question it. If there was no clear cut answer then yes you need to go up the "food" chain to someone with more letters behind their name. Personally I think the RN was mad...

5. NP residency/fellowship

   APNgonnabe replied to mark2climb's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   As the link implies this one is at Mayo...looks interesting

6. Who draws the blood at your hospital?

   APNgonnabe replied to JessTexan's topic in Critical Care

   Here is my ...I've worked in two different hospitals one a community hospital and the other Level I trauma w/ an active CABG program. In the community hospital the techs draw blood. It transitioned...

7. Things you would like the ICU to understand

   APNgonnabe replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

   I just went back and read some of the other posts (suppose I should have before reposting). Just keep in mind that not all ICU nurses are the same just as not all ED nurses are the same. I tend to...

8. Things you would like the ICU to understand

   APNgonnabe replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

   This is why I pointed out every place was different. By special psych room I mean one build so the walls are more or less indestructible and a locked door. As long as they are not hurting themselves...

9. FNP in the ED?

   APNgonnabe replied to vlmusicalsound's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

   The ED is really an interesting place which is why so many of us flock to it. There have been several post on this subject but here is a summation from what I recall... FNP are good for the fact that...

10. Atropine for ABD Pain?

    APNgonnabe replied to KungFuFtr's topic in Emergency

    atropine is an anticholinergic. And why not try to give them something instead of the good ole standbys...maybe then they dont need to be

11. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    APNgonnabe replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Wow...not every place is the same. If it'd be helpful for me to come got my pt then tell me that but I'd prefer not to leave THE other nurse in the unit alone. If the psychs are causing you problems...

12. Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs?

    APNgonnabe replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    If places are doing a dual degree why would a PNP not work instead of a FNP? ACNP are for adults w/ both chronic and acute so I would think that would work for adult edu

13. Things you would like the ICU to understand

    APNgonnabe replied to I_LOVE_TRAUMA's topic in Emergency

    Why or when ED and ICU started having conflicts I am not sure. I do get frustrated with the argument of "we take whatever whenever." Sorry to point out that is what an ED is for. I have taken...

14. Sketchy propofol dosing

    APNgonnabe replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    Last I checked conscious sedation does not include a level deep enough to render the pt to the point of apnea. Were the fent & versed titrated or bolus dosed? If it seems that the MD pushing the...

15. Confused on EMT-B?????

    APNgonnabe replied to proudpops's topic in General Nursing

    Dear OP- Basics learn assessment and basically the down and dirty of primary trauma management and medical calls. I worked for a Private ambulance in chicago 5 yrs ago. I started out at $9.50...as...