billythekid

billythekid CRNA

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  1. Do CRNA schools care where you got your BSN?

    billythekid replied to future_anesthetist's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did excelsior for my asn, then Utica college (online) bsn, and I got into crna school without being asked specifically about them. Depending on which school you are applying, GRE, GRADES, EXPERIENCE...

  2. North Shore University RN Fellowship? Input needed!

    billythekid posted a topic in New York Nursing

    I'm interviewing at North Shore University Manhasset for critical care fellowship. Everything seems to be great... nurse recruiter friendly and helpful, so is the floor where I interviewed. Anyone...

  3. Excelsior Grads - Where are they now?

    billythekid replied to EricJRN's topic in Excelsior College

    My EC update - paramedic 06/99, EC ASN 09/07, online BSN from another college 08/10, CRNA bound

  4. Any other EMS professionals turned nurses having issues!

    billythekid replied to AnnieOaklyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Some states have RN-Medics designated MICN's I believe... one of my medic turned RN friends does this and seems to like

  5. Compatibilities of IV piggybacks

    billythekid replied to fsaav's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever I call pharmacy, they log into the micromedex (I can hear them typing) and clicking on each drug I need to run as I tell them over the phone. Much easier to do it myself! I've also found it...

  6. Rendering Aid

    billythekid replied to kidd22's topic in General Nursing

    These situations can be difficult to handle properly, especially when another person is involved doing 'crowd control' as you mention. If the lady really seemed to need help (semi-conscious), then I...

  7. Co-administration of Zyvox and albuterol?

    billythekid replied to Cat_RN's topic in General Nursing

    Haven't had the chance to research it, but I've been told concommitant infusion of Zyvox and phenylephrine can cause uncontrolled

  8. Flushing a central line

    billythekid replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in General Nursing

    Referencing the manual can be tedious, and of course, is not hands-on. My suggestion would be to ask for clarification from the nurse educator on your floor or institution. If you've never been...

  9. North Shore LIJ Critical Care Fellowship

    billythekid replied to I_See_You_RN's topic in New York Nursing

    during the interview process, they generally ask which hospital you prefer and/or what unit you are interested in. Be prepared to provide a quick (short) rationale for the unit you want.. did you...

  10. Any Excelsior College grads now CRNA or SRNA?

    billythekid posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I received my associate's in nursing through Excelsior College after 10 yrs as a paramedic. I'm curious to find others who've gone the Excelsior route and are now in the anesthesia field. Did you...

  11. RN to BSN

    billythekid replied to parrot07's topic in General Nursing

    check out Utica.edu I'll be graduating at end of summer semester, and would recommend this program... #325/credit... professors reasonable... easy to use online

  12. Can you get an RN degree online?

    billythekid replied to leamarie10's topic in School, College Programs

    I do not believe there is a truly online route to obtain your initial ASN/BSN that would qualify you to sit for the NCLEX and become an RN. It is a common misconception that Excelsior College offers...

  13. RN vs. EMS

    billythekid replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Emergency

    Having been on both sides of the RN-EMS table, I can tell you that both professionals deserve the utmost respect. Regarding skill sets, EMT basics (entry level in NY State is EMT-D(efibrillation)...

  14. RN vs. EMS

    billythekid replied to CrazyScrubNurse's topic in Emergency

    Absolutely true.. there are alot of nice paragods out there

  15. Code blue at my LTC and AHA guideline

    billythekid replied to tokebi's topic in General Nursing

    Sounds like you made a terrific effort :) I believe the spirit of the AHA guideline was to encourage people to take actions that would benefit a victim, and still be within their 'comfort' limits,...

  16. Health Care Bill

    billythekid replied to VerbalGrl715's topic in General Nursing

    I wouldn't say 200k income is anywhere near 'rich' in many parts of the country... mortgage, taxes, daycare.. not even close! Unfortunately, a number of nurses and their families will fall into this...

  17. Taking care of doctors....

    billythekid replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I had a patient who was a retired anesthesiologist (didn't introduce himself as one). Post-surgery, he asked what side effects / complications he might experience. I went on about possibility of...

  18. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    billythekid replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    How'd everything go with the

  19. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    billythekid replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    shift diff is $5200/yr for night staff. For day shifters (7a-7p), the hours from 3p-7p receive differential, so day shifters get an extra $1700/yr above base. For BSN, it gets added into your hourly...

  20. Name the hospital and its Starting Salary!!!

    billythekid replied to amadime1's topic in New York Nursing

    Yes, it is true.. I believe starting at NSLIJ on Long Island is 32.75 for ASN.. little extra ~$1 for BSN. The two main hospitals are North Shore - Manhasset, and LIJ (actually located in Floral Park...

  21. Which online chemistry is best

    billythekid replied to nycpicurn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    bump

  22. Any Excelsior College grads now CRNA or SRNA?

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

    thanks nursekitten... just wanted to make sure there's at least one EC ADN grad out there!

  23. Need Help writing change of shift letter

    billythekid replied to blackstang709's topic in General Nursing

    My unit has an informal method of requesting days. On any piece of paper (scrap, notepad) we write, "I would like to be considered for transfer to a daytime shift when a position becomes available....

  24. Blanket warmers

    billythekid replied to biker momma's topic in Emergency

    our warmers for fresh open hearts have 3 settings... 43C, 39C, and 37C... we set at 43C and then turn off when the patient's temp reaches 36.5C. Haven't really researched the optimal temps though.....

  25. Our hospital is going SMOKE FREE!

    billythekid replied to CCLOUD9's topic in General Nursing

    I'm assuming the campus police can only write up employees.. how do they handle patients and families who refuse to be