aerorunner80 ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN

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    Cleaning of soothers? NCPAP masks?

    aerorunner80 replied to EvidenceBased_Hippy's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    When in doubt, toss it out. If it touches the floor, toss it. If it's used with SweetEase, toss it (high high risk of
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    What helped you do well in Chemistry?

    aerorunner80 replied to LPNtoRNin2016OH's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    I spent a lot of time studying with classmates outside of class and also with someone who was a premed major who could answer our questions. Most of it is math based. If you can do college algebra...
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    Moving questions

    aerorunner80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have been talking to a hospital in a different state and they want to do an in person interview. They are aware that I am about 1200 miles away. Is this normal when looking for jobs in another...
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    Moving questions

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I did a first interview over the phone already and it went really well. I have thought about taking a travel job as well. I'm just not sure what the right way to go about this is. It's turning out...
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    Moving questions

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know how early April got autocorrected to early Easter.
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    Not closing to siblings?!?!?!??

    aerorunner80 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    So our management has decided not to close our unit during RSV season this year. None of this was communicated to us. It was an executive decision that was made from the higher ups because of...
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    Best ICU to work for in Kansas City?

    aerorunner80 posted a topic in General Nursing

    I know this is all going to be on opinion but, what is the best adult ICU to work at in the Kansas City area? I have just applied to CRNA school and was turned down, I don't know the reason why but...
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    Best ICU to work for in Kansas City?

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Not a problem. I'm not looking to move until this spring/early
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    Best ICU to work for in Kansas City?

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in General Nursing

    Good to know. I have a phone interview with them next
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    Not closing to siblings?!?!?!??

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    The problem is that we are the local children's hospital.
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    Deciding to take the CCRN

    aerorunner80 replied to NICUNurseEliz's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I decided to take the CCRN because it is more recognized when applying to grad schools. When I interviewed for CRNA school, the only major cert they knew if was
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    Diaper Rash

    aerorunner80 replied to LRN_RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    We have available Desitin, A&D. We also have pharmacy mix cholestyramine for when it is getting worse. It has a steroid in it to reduce inflammation. When it gets super bad such as bleeding, we...
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    Sitting at work

    aerorunner80 replied to nursefortheLord's topic in General Nursing

    Maybe it's a nerves issue. I know if I have a particularly sensitive pt I tend to stand more so I'm ready when the [emoji90] hits the fan. Otherwise I sit when I
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    Trial off of PGE

    aerorunner80 posted a topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Have you ever had a baby with a ductal dependent lesion that has been trailed off of PGE? If so, how was the experience? What was the reason they did
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    Trial off of PGE

    aerorunner80 replied to aerorunner80's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you. It was for a coarctation of the aorta. The baby ended up having the trial off in our PICU and I believe surgery the next
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    Tired of searching for CRNA Interview Questions??

    aerorunner80 replied to crna2blg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How would you handle the situation in real life? That is your
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    Tired of searching for CRNA Interview Questions??

    aerorunner80 replied to crna2blg's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got asked a lot of personal and clinical questions. It felt like it was about 50/50. In all honesty, just be prepared for anything. Study and refresh your mind before your interview. I got asked...
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    Bryan College of Health Sciences School of Nurse Anesthesia

    aerorunner80 replied to Funformillions's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will PM you.
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    A few questions

    aerorunner80 replied to amber0627's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The decision took me a while. I wanted to do this when I was getting my RN and then through some serious soul searching and shadowing, I KNEW this is what I want for the rest of my career. There is...
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    CRNA Resume

    aerorunner80 replied to elenas34's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had someone help me with my resume. Where I graduated with my RN, I have a lifetime of free resume help so I took advantage. If you live near the college you graduated, look into their career help...
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    RN tired of feeling like a waitress

    aerorunner80 replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Couldn't agree more! I decided I wanted to pursue CRNA as a career almost 2 years ago and have spent all that time preparing just for the application process!! Not to mention the preparation for...
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    Bryan College of Health Sciences School of Nurse Anesthesia

    aerorunner80 replied to Funformillions's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Mine is Friday afternoon.
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    NAS, How do you score?

    aerorunner80 replied to luvmybabes's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If I have a baby who I think is going to score high with my initial assessment, I will ask the provider to come to the bedside to watch me assess and we both discuss what we see. If we disagree or if...
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    CRNA school from NICU?

    aerorunner80 replied to NICUnurse21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am a NICU nurse and I have an interview for school next week. I also have experience with PICU. Another NICU nurse that I worked with got accepted and is currently in her first year of classes....
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    RN tired of feeling like a waitress

    aerorunner80 replied to sweetcindylou51's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes it is a constant battle and to me, it's one worth