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  1. Any Respiratory Therapists Doing Excelsior?

    RRT2RN2CRNA posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    I'm a BSRT doing RN->BSN->CRNA I know there are others who have done it before me... but anyone *currently *in the process? Who can I commisserate with?! Anyone? Anyone?

  2. Respiratory Therapist VS Nursing

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to airis's topic in Nursing Career

    @JENHEY- If you need to start making money that's above min wage, then go for sleep cert first, because it's a short course and you can work in that while you're in school for respiratory or nursing....

  3. Any Excelsior College grads now CRNA or SRNA?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to billythekid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    or CRT/RRT

  4. Where are the DNP Programs?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to YupYup's topic in Doctoral Nursing Degrees

    I think OHSU in Portland has one too. Double check

  5. BS in other field, how to fastest become a CRNA?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to diana8's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What's your BS

  6. Stony brook or adelphi?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to maybe-CRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I work at Stony Brook, and went to Stony Brook undergrad. I would say hands down that Stony Brook nursing is the most well-respected nursing program on Long Island. Plus you will get the opportunity...

  7. A/C vs. SIMV

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    This is always such a can of worms. If I feel like messing with a new MICU resident I'll just say "So can we try pt in room 128 on SIMV?" Some of them totally freak out. (It's very fun.) Honestly, I...

  8. Just started in ICU/CCU

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to RN-Ange's topic in MICU, SICU

    You're just having a little freak out. It's just a lot of things at once. Be a sponge.. soak up everything around you. Enjoy your learning process, and embrace the subtle panic that goes on with...

  9. If you weren't a nurse...

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I would be an organic truffle farmer in New

  10. Do all of your vented pt's get restrained?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If they are tubed, they have soft restraints on. Period. Even the calmest looking pt who indicates he understands not to pull tubes or lines can pull his tube and cause hurt himself. Sometimes they...

  11. Maybe I shouldn't be an ICU nurse - long

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    So true! We had a guy last week that we re-named David Blaine. He extubated himself 3 times in 2

  12. Vented Patient Should A Minimal Experienced Nurse Be Caring For A Vented Patient?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to SOMA's topic in MICU, SICU

    Vents really arent that bad. Air in, air out. That's it. Don't be intimidated. It's just a big scary looking computerized box that regulates how you want the air to go in and how you want it to come...

  13. coding a vented patient

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to poppy07's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes- I always take them off the vent and bag. You can't get good breaths in otherwise. ALSO When you have a pt on a higher level of peep (8+) make sure you have a peep valve on the bag. If you don't...

  14. Have you had this happen to you?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to labman's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yes, it does happen on occasion (Usually on a pt that needs to be sedated more.) Sometimes it's a slow leak if the pt's been gnawing on it off and on. Sometimes they just chomp right through it and...

  15. Endotracheal tube securement

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    In CVICU (post-open heart) I use tapes and change them qshift. I extubate most of my patients there within 24 hours, so it saves money. Plus the nurses are used to them and god forbid I use something...

  16. Can anyone recommend a decent pair of work shoes?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to ProudofmyNursingart's topic in International Nursing

    Danskos. Hands down! They are on the pricey side, about $100 USD a pair. But I have have my first pair almost 3 years now, and I am on my feet 60 hours a week. They are very supportive, and very...

  17. GUILT-RIDDEN: inputs needed

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to godsgem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    One question that is hanging in my head after reading about your dilemma... If your husband isn't 100% behind you at *this* point.... how is that going to change after you have another baby? Honestly,...

  18. Legal/Ethical

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to Qwiigley's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    From a legal standpoint, it's an extremely bad idea. I would also be looking at your malpractice policy, in addition to your hospital policies, for guidance. There may be some sort of section on...

  19. Oregon Health and Science University??

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ICU- Thanks for the info. I was thinking the program was pretty new. Yeah, the parking is supposed to be a nightmare. Portland, although beautiful, is very expensive. And if the tuition is really...

  20. I'm in... with one year experience

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to Forrest Forrest Gump's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rock on with your bad self! As a previous poster mentioned, I have also been told that CRNA school is "the leveler". I would not worry at all. And certainly don't let any other people take the wind...

  21. Oregon Health and Science University??

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to lovegasRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am interested in this program too, but my queries on this board about this subject haven't gotten any replies

  22. Why Do Crna Gets Paid So Much?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to disboibdavid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Ok, I can DIG that. :) It's think it's true that if you're dedicated to your profession, that's it's better to work for change than to just leave. But I wouldn't say "leaving is losing" for the...

  23. Doctorate for Entry into Nurse Anesthesia by 2025

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to DrugReptoNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with Neurogeek... for a couple extra semesters, it opens up a lot of teaching opportunities too. But I guess it depends on what your goals

  24. CRNA school with a baby?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to nynurse!'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Let's just say that I worked part time through law school, I worked full time while doing my BSRT in a difficult program, and I'm working four 12s a week now while doing my RN. I'm a nauseating...

  25. Why Do Crna Gets Paid So Much?

    RRT2RN2CRNA replied to disboibdavid's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    "but geez I'll have to keep this in mind while I'm resuscitating somebody's kid in the middle of nowhere" Uhhhh... not to burst your bubble... but if doing a particular task = worth then I'd be...