APNgonnabe

APNgonnabe

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  1. Intro Book?

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

    Ready, Thanks you. So that book will ease one in...as much easing as there is at

  2. Pediatric CRNA?

    APNgonnabe replied to Conz3434's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Conz, Im afraid I can't offer much help..but here's what I know. As far as more education there are tons of seminar type classes CRNA's. I have seen a couple programs that off doctoral degree in...

  3. Y did you become a CRNA??....

    APNgonnabe replied to NYSNOWBUNNY007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would also like to thank those who have replied. I am currently a CCU RN w/ a BSN and I've had a lot thought into the CRNA profession so it makes me very happy to hear such positive responses. PS:...

  4. Moderate Sedation...?

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Quick question... I am on an ambulance and for our pt the require TCP we have either diazepam 5mg or midazolam 2mg. Which drug do you think would be a better choice to go with? And if you could...

  5. Moderate Sedation...?

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

    TransCutaniousPacing (pardon the

  6. Concerns: Actions outside of scope of practice

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

    Tiger, I too am a new nurse in the CICU where we get many open hearts. I've had some of the same concerns that you have. But as most have pointed out we are suppose to get to know what they want....

  7. subdural drain...what to do?

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am a new grad in a critical residency (we orient ect. for 6months in Neuro/Burn & Cardiac Icu)...so with that said. I had a pt with subdural hematoma. I did find that it is common to put a...

  8. paramedic nursing

    APNgonnabe replied to mcgill01's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    As many people have done I'd like to ad my two cents( or one as it maybe). I believe TraumaRN was correct in finding the reason that we are all here and that is to provide excellent pt care. I do...

  9. question about treatment for pt

    APNgonnabe replied to luv your nurse's topic in MICU, SICU

    Luv your nurse, Did your interventions help the pt? What happen after your gave the albumin and lasix/bumex too. Fluid wise: lungs were they still wet? I see that the cardiac rhythm was still not...

  10. Milranone and B/P

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

    I could be a little slow but why was the pt getting milranone if he having such a problem with it? I have never given it so this is all theoretical typing. Could the dose be decreased? Or switched to...

  11. Intubations

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Just a quick question... Tomorrow I go for my first time to intubate in the OR. I am doing this because I am working on getting my PHRN(prehospital RN). Any tricks of the trade, tips, ect.. would be...

  12. Paramedic to RN

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

    Justin, In Illinois we have a PHRN(prehospital) so basically once you've got your RN you can take a class that has a few pre req to it and then you can function as a paramedic with the RN lic. I did a...

  13. Intubations

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

    Well... I went to the OR only had one chance....and that one didnt go to hot. Keep ya updated,

  14. RNs in an ambulance- Illinois?

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

    FLYRN, I am an EMT-B and also trying to get my PHRN in Illinois. I am almost positive that Illinois does accept

  15. Nurse/pt Ratios, and Orientations

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

    I am a new grad in a critical care 'residency' program. Our nurses have 2pt. When we are with them for the program we have 2pt, they encourage us(the new nurse) to work up to 2 as quickly as safely...

  16. subdural drain...what to do?

    APNgonnabe replied to APNgonnabe's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    so have you heard of

  17. Liability insurance

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Legal

    I am not sure if this is the right forum... I am looking to get practice/liability insurance. My hospital has insurance for us but I am looking at doing some nursing stuff outside of that facility....

  18. What are the chances???

    APNgonnabe replied to JamarAmanti's topic in MICU, SICU

    Jamara, I am a new grad myself. I can tell you that many hospitals, at least in my area, have programs that help new grads transition into these positions. Some hospitals that are hard up for nurses...

  19. a male midwife??? :S

    APNgonnabe replied to yaz's topic in Certified Nurse-Midwives, CNM

    To the original post...I think it would be great to have more midwife's. I am a BSN and had a wonderful time in my L&D rotation, however, It was a difficult time because of the preconceptions. I...

  20. Has anyone done this? Became a Paramedic first and then an RN? Is it a good idea ?

    APNgonnabe replied to shehadi's topic in Emergency

    I will just echo what others wrote. I think that it will be a help to you to have EMT-P prior to RN school. Not b/c it's prior but the EMT-P will give you good skills/expeirence. The poster about...

  21. EMS abandonment?

    APNgonnabe replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    Runner, I agree that there could be problems, and your ER policy may have been written w/ your EMS system SMOs in mind. In the 5 yrs i've been w/ our service I do not remember a time that we did...

  22. EMS abandonment?

    APNgonnabe replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    Yes Eric it is in writing... "Care of a BLS patient may be turned over to Emergency Room Technician personnel." That is straight out of our

  23. EMS abandonment?

    APNgonnabe replied to UtErRnEmt's topic in Emergency

    I do currently run as an EMT. Danh, you are correct in the fact that the monitors used in the ambulance are not the best for seeing 'minor' or small changes in the base line. Now to the abandonment...

  24. Dopamine...quick question

    APNgonnabe posted a topic in Emergency

    Quick question regarding dopamine is it typically ran as a secondary or a primary? Iam a nursing student...taking finals tomorrow.

  25. Emergency Nurse Practitioner programs?

    APNgonnabe replied to CraigBSN02's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    Craig- I do not have much exertise (sp) but I do know of a ACNP work on the trauma service as a Level I trama center in Nothern Illinois. I realize this may be not much help to you. Trauma Nurse was...