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  1. Horrible experience

    New CCU RN replied to Tia's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Tia, I agree with the other posters as well. The interview definitely SHOULD be a two way street and this school doesn't seem to grasp that concept. How do you think they must treat their...

  2. Do RNs declot temporary hemodialysis catheters?

    New CCU RN replied to frankie's topic in Dialysis, Renal, Urology

    I am not a dialysis RN..... very interesting area. Anyhow, I know I have had patients in the unit that the Dialysis RN did come and declot the catheter if it clotted over. They had to call the MD...

  3. Question: To organic or not to organic?

    New CCU RN replied to ufmatt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I havent applied to schools yet, but I do know a few people who are SRNA's and they all recommend getting it out of the way. Like it was posted earlier, you will have the time to just focus on that...

  4. Lidocaine question

    New CCU RN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Had a pt last night emergently intubated. CRNA asked me to push 4cc Lidocaine...just wondering if you all have heard of that? Why would u need it? Just wondering..sorry if dumb question. PS it was...

  5. Lidocaine question

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    They were getting ready to pass the tube when I left and yes we started an Octreotide gtt right away. As far as his fluid status, you are right he probably was way behind on fluids....he didnt...

  6. Lidocaine question

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The pressure was definitely real and was most likely due to his GI bleeding. He put out 2500 mL of frank blood through his NG in two hrs with a hard as a rock gut. He was being intubated for airway...

  7. Ever leave work crying?

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thank you all for your words of support. I am just a nervous wreck today for some reason about going into work

  8. Ever leave work crying?

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Thanks for such a nice post Texaswag!!! It really did make me feel better about the whole night and about this patient's situation. I do have to say I have been thinking about it and how much I...

  9. Lidocaine question

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting. I assumed it was for comfort but wasnt sure how injecting it intravenously would assist in intubation. I asked the CRNA why Lido and actually the resident asked as well (which made me...

  10. Thru program w/ children

    New CCU RN replied to Rhon1991's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Although I am not yet a parent myself.... I have to agree with those who are saying that it is possible to make it through school being a mom. I watched my mother get both her BS and MS in electrical...

  11. How Soon Should APS Be Called?

    New CCU RN replied to jschut's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I would not try and solve the matter on your own. While you may want to intervene, it seems as though this is a matter for the higher ups. I would find out what your facility's policy and procedure...

  12. Pros and Cons of Baylor Plans

    New CCU RN replied to Jenny P's topic in General Nursing

    I am switching over to Baylor. In my facility it is self scheduling and you have to work 36 hrs b/n Friday 7 am and Tuesday 7am. So basically you could work an 12 hr day shift on Friday, Sat off, a...

  13. Do you wear gloves

    New CCU RN replied to mellow's topic in General Nursing

    I have to admit that I have seen plenty of other nurses do things that they should have been wearing gloves for, emptying a foley, changing bed linens, doing mouth care, starting IV;s, suctioning,...

  14. I overslept on clinical day!!!

    New CCU RN replied to dianacs's topic in General Students

    Hey there! I am a May grad so I know what you are going through....I managed to make it through all four years w/o being late for clinical.... but my very first nsg exam....well, it was at 8 am. I...

  15. orientation for CABG nurse

    New CCU RN replied to Sonya G's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Whatever facility you apply to should have a decent orientation to catch you up with those skills. With your ER experience you are ahead of the game. Definitely go for it. Ask during your...

  16. Student Nurses in ICU for clinical

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    oops, i meant to say instructing the student in my first

  17. Student Nurses in ICU for clinical

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Estella, I understand what you are saying. Perhaps the set up of your clinicals was better than the way this is run. How it stands now, the student picks a patient. Then whoever the nurse who is...

  18. Student Nurses in ICU for clinical

    New CCU RN replied to New CCU RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    In response to Estella, I am not by any means afraid to be around an SN...I think you may have misunderstood my posting. These students aren't assigned to a particular RN. They pick a pt and who...

  19. Vent settings

    New CCU RN replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    We also have to document as a part of our assessment in addition to respiratory's documentation. You are right some of this is in a checklist type form and the rest is written in the assessment....

  20. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    New CCU RN replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PS Perhaps you could call the Director of Admissions at each school and ask them if their school is "easy" to get into...I'm sure you will get great

  21. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    New CCU RN replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wanted to say that I could not agree with you more kmchugh. Considering you can now say....been there, done that (which by the way is awesome, congrats!--hope to get there one day) your input...

  22. Vent settings

    New CCU RN replied to huggietoes's topic in General Nursing

    I am in CCU this is how we document. I am shocked to hear that an ICU is that "careless" to not document all this. What is going on there to make this happen? -Settings q2h .. type of ventilation...

  23. EASY ADMISSION CRNA PROGRAMS not ICU advice!

    New CCU RN replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I couldn't agree with you more meandragonbrett. I wish you AnnCRNA luck and understand your enthusiasm to get going with CRNA school, but your attitude about it is kind of scary. I don't think I...

  24. Which CRNA programs have the easiest admission?

    New CCU RN replied to AnnCRNA's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey! I am just wondering...what is the rush? Not that I don't blame you for wanting to jump right into CRNA school, but there seems to be a reason behind the required year of ICU experience...that...

  25. MD vs CRNA

    New CCU RN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am just writing to ask you all your opinions of going for CRNA vs MD? I am currently an RN, however I know that I want more autonomy in my practice. I know there is always NP but that for some...