diosadelsol

diosadelsol ADN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, CRNA

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  1. GRE.. pointless exam??

    diosadelsol replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I couldn't agree with you

  2. CCRN Test

    diosadelsol replied to luvmylab's topic in MICU, SICU

    I also passed using on the Pass CCRN book/CD and the LGV DVDs. But I went a little more in depth and read the chapters on Cardio and Pulmonary in the Pass CCRN

  3. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    diosadelsol replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    Come on, give me a break. ICU nurses have that same reputation at every single hospital. And I'm not going to lie and say I've never thought along those lines at times. I never worked med-surg and I...

  4. How do all the experienced ICU nurses feel about....

    diosadelsol replied to student200977's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with the other posters, it really depends on the new grad and their past experience. Critical care is a whole new world. You are either born to do it or should stay away, IMHO. We have 2 new...

  5. How do you organize your day?

    diosadelsol replied to Sterren's topic in MICU, SICU

    I have been an ICU nurse for almost 3 years now and I am very methodical about the way that I organize my time. I get report, check my chart and bedside, assess my pts, give meds and then chart....

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

    diosadelsol replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    Okay.

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

    diosadelsol replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    Your right, Ghillbert, its not a function of experience. As you've posted before you're vented pts are 1:1 - I wouldn't expect to have any self-extubations either if I could watch my pts that...

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

    diosadelsol replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    "Adequate sedation and restraints" sometimes just don't cut it. When you have a determined pt on 100mcg/kg/min of Propfol, weighs 400+lbs, and has a head injury, keeping them sedated may not be...

  9. Fall 2009 - Where is everyone applying?

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

    I have applied to Western Carolina University for Spring 2009 and will be applying to University of North Carolina at Charlotte - just gotta submit the app. Very nervous at this point!!!! Good luck to...

  10. University Vs. Online

    diosadelsol replied to lpn2crna1day's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I obtained my BSN through an online program and I loved the flexibility it allowed. It was a benefit to be able to work on my classes in between working in the unit. I didn't find the class loads...

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

    diosadelsol replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our vents are never 1:1 unless they happen to have an IABP, be on CVVH, or be on hypothermia protocol (arctic sun). But a sick pt doesn't warrant 1:1 nursing just because of a vent. Its not uncommon...

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

    diosadelsol replied to bethem's topic in MICU, SICU

    Self-extubations are going to happen whether you like it or not. Some pts are Houdinis, plain and simple. I had a pt that extubated herself twice - the first time she folded herself in half, as you...

  13. What do you like about CVICU/CCU?

    diosadelsol replied to jspacegirl's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I really enjoy the CCU. I also find it a very good environment for learning and while you do a lot of the same things for many patients, they are each unpredictable. I like having to be on my toes...

  14. drawing a mix venous blood sample

    diosadelsol replied to blee1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just curious, Estherojin, how are you wedging the catheter while drawing a SVO2 sample? I don't know if I'm missing what you're saying, but out of the millions of times I've drawn one of these...

  15. How to answer questions about doctors and delivery preferences

    diosadelsol replied to pirap's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Thank you for this website. Our OB told us last week, at our 28th week appt., that our baby was rather large - weighing in at 3lbs 4oz - and that if he is 9lbs or greater at full term we need to...

  16. Do you say you're a nurse...

    diosadelsol replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    To each their own! I don't see your point! Are you making a statement or trying to belittle someone. Patients don't need an MSN prepared, teacher certified nurse at their bedside, however, in ICUs...

  17. Do you say you're a nurse...

    diosadelsol replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    Some people shouldn't be allowed by any state law to use the title "nurse" no matter if they passed the NCLEX or not. I think the title "nurse" isn't valid until you've proven yourself in the...

  18. Do you say you're a nurse...

    diosadelsol replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

  19. Do you say you're a nurse...

    diosadelsol replied to picurn10's topic in LPN, LVN Corner

    I am an RN and before that I was an LPN and before that I was a CNA. I refer to my title depending on how I feel at that moment. I may say "I'm a nurse" or I may say "I'm an RN". There is a...

  20. Have you heard of anyone being accepted.....

    diosadelsol replied to radrn2001's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There was a woman in my RN-BSN class that was accepted pending her graduation. We graduated in August and she started the CRNA program that same