APNgonnabe

APNgonnabe

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  1. I/O Access in hospital-Code Blue or RRT Protocol?

    APNgonnabe replied to TulsaTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    I guess I am kind of in the same situation as the OP. Our ER doc responds to the code, and could place a dirty CVL quickly. We use the BIG prehopsital. Used it once, liked it but has some user...

  2. Who loves/likes their school CRNA program and why?

    APNgonnabe replied to atp23's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is a great thread...look forward to readiing more on it.. Thank

  3. GRE not required...

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I like most as it sounds have some anxiety r/t taking the GRE. This is why I have found a few schools that I like that don't require the GRE. My question is do these schools expect people to have...

  4. GRE not required...

    APNgonnabe replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry... That is about the list I have. University of Iowa was new to

  5. PICU- your observations please

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    I would like to start out by saying I know medical advice can not given here....so I would like to hear thoughts, experiences ect....My daughter (perfect to me) most likely has unilateral left corinal...

  6. PICU- your observations please

    APNgonnabe replied to APNgonnabe's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Thus far my wife and I don't seem to agree on what to do...so I still look forward to others...maybe that will help. Thank

  7. Vigileao

    APNgonnabe replied to dorimar's topic in MICU, SICU

    thanks for the info guys, our CNS says we'll be getting these possibly in the next year or

  8. Its finally over

    APNgonnabe replied to Dr. Tammy, FNP/GNP-C's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    :monkeydance::monkeydance:Way to

  9. the ICU book

    APNgonnabe replied to New 2 iceeYouRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    This book is

  10. Saint Marys University

    APNgonnabe replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats guys! Hope to follow in your

  11. Saint Marys University

    APNgonnabe replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh my gosh I bet that was killing you. Good

  12. Are you using PreSep catheters as part of your sepsis protocol?

    APNgonnabe replied to geekgolightly's topic in MICU, SICU

    Do you mean that Cvc specifically or just that type? There is a lot of edu that has to take place when starting sepsis edu. We utilize a protocol that spells out when the sepsis cvc should be used....

  13. Code Blue

    APNgonnabe replied to ohiocleveland's topic in Critical Care

    I do not work in a LTAC facility first off. I can see some reasoning behind the STNA having ACLS so that they can be a better team player. I don't know what you're staffing is like so Im not sure if...

  14. What states have a prehospital RN scope of practice??

    APNgonnabe replied to hopefullICUnurse77's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    To the OP: Illinois is one of the states has a prehosptial rn (PHRN). When I am using this cert I am functioning on the Illinois EMS act and not overseen by the BON (at least to my knowledge). I...

  15. Critical Care Nurses - Primary PALS responders

    APNgonnabe replied to jeannetterae's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Unless the doc is a peds then I would bet they have very little experience running pediatrics codes as well. Is there anyone one else in the house better suited for it? Peds codes are not fun, but I...

  16. In need of ED RN

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Emergency

    I work in an ICU at a community hospital. I recently got a DKA from the ED on an insulin gtt. When I asked the pt nurse, who brought the pt up, when the last accu check was she kind of shrugged her...

  17. What kind of ICU standing orders/protocols do you have?

    APNgonnabe replied to leesespieces's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in an 8 bed community hospital ICU. We have ordersets for just about everything but they really aren't protocols it just like easy way for the MD to make sure they order everything pertinent...

  18. In need of ED RN

    APNgonnabe replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Emergency

    Thanks all. I do not know what was going on in the ED at the time as some have pointed out. I discussed this with our CNS so I'm sure she'll handle it appropriately. And no I don't have a clouded...

  19. When did you get your ICU experience?

    APNgonnabe replied to Idaho Murse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I started in ICU fresh out of school. I'd say if you have the drive that you want to become a CRNA you probably have the desire to learn the things you need to to be a good ICU nurse. If it's what...

  20. amiodarone

    APNgonnabe replied to Special31's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was taught that if you are ever going to say unstable you should be

  21. rapid response team

    APNgonnabe replied to TulsaTime's topic in MICU, SICU

    Wow!!! Sounds like a great position. I do admit I am a little

  22. Hold my hand

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Please help, give me some insight, words of wisdom, or something. Quick background. I am an ICU nurse of the adult variety. I also have this love of EMS so I am also a PreHosptial RN (I'm like a...

  23. CCRN

    APNgonnabe replied to kek5931's topic in MICU, SICU

    I just took it. I can say I wish I would have done more review questions instead of just reading and listening to

  24. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    APNgonnabe replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Medic, I suppose it might be as it is a very similar test as I understand it. I only do ground transport so I wouldn't take CFRN. Glad they started the

  25. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    APNgonnabe replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Ok people..are we just not getting certified or does everyone go and do it w/o a few encouraging words? Good luck and do