FLAreN

FLAreN

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  1. Treated as a peer....

    FLAreN replied to gasmaster's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In my experience there are great MDAs and not so great MDAs...I think it really depends on whether there are alot of CRNAs practicing in that region and also how the chief MDA responds to CRNAs also....

  2. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah weekends and day off if i have one

  3. Is it OK to get a gift for my preceptor?

    FLAreN replied to rnkalee's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I gave my nursing school preceptor a HUGE basket from Bath n Body Works to show my appreciation. She loved it and we remained friends afterwards and I ended up working with

  4. Very Sad and Confused RN. Dont know what to do!

    FLAreN replied to RNBSNMe's topic in General Nursing

    I was in your shoes quite a few years ago... I worked in the ER with guaranteed trauma that was noteworthy and newsworthy. I knew I couldnt goto a floor because bedside was not for me. I decided to...

  5. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    OK...this is my day in the life with a husband and 2 kids (toddler and infant...for those of you with a family): Clinical day: Wake up at 0130 - because my infant is my natural alarm clock and he is...

  6. How much does it really help

    FLAreN replied to VegasNurse05's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Honestly, I can definitely say that I didn't want to goto ICU to get my required experience but after doing so, I can see why it is a requirement. Luckily, I am a quick learner and have been on par...

  7. learning to intubate

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

    I have had LUCK intubating with a MAC blade but my Miller blade stats are about 60%. I find when I cannot get a good view with the MAC, it is usually because I haven't swept the tongue far enough to...

  8. ICU & OR debate...

    FLAreN replied to Gottago's topic in General Nursing

    I did both...it was waaaayyyyy easier to get into the ICU than the OR. I think there are a number of reasons though...ICU is bigger and requires more staff and the turnover is much higher than in the...

  9. bad clinical experience today

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

    Sorry to hear about your awful experience...I used to work in the OR and we were generally pretty nice to all the SRNAs but it did take time to know who were the errrr more "prepared" SRNAs vs not. I...

  10. OR call compensation>>please help

    FLAreN replied to RN1015's topic in Operating Room

    The OR I used to work at was a 10 room OR that operated from 7a to 7p but most of the nurses worked 7a to 3:30p and there were about 4 nurses left to staff the 3:30p to 7p portion. If we needed more...

  11. I passed!

    FLAreN replied to laliza's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Congratulations!!!! I am sure your story will inspire many others as you didn't give up and proceeded to

  12. my son getting tubes in ears

    FLAreN replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    OK . . .so you know they usually start the IV when he is asleep and won't feel it. . .it's just easier and less traumatic that way. Oh just make sure your son is definitely NPO. . .this is important....

  13. my son getting tubes in ears

    FLAreN replied to lpnurse!'s topic in General Nursing

    Unless your son has any underlying medical conditions, the usual anesthesia for this procedure is preop versed by mouth then when he gets into the room, he'll be induced with just nitrous oxide via...

  14. A pt. really pissed me off today...

    FLAreN replied to Galvatron1's topic in General Nursing

    I've worked in the ER. . .I understand how you feel. For those who have never worked in ER or in departments where patients have to get trumped for critical patients, they will not understand. Even...

  15. Is it time to leave the OR?

    FLAreN replied to NurseRoRo's topic in Operating Room

    I understand how you feel...I felt the same way. I was an ER nurse before I became an OR nurse so I knew that the grass wasn't greener on the other side. None-the-less, I did miss the patient...

  16. Vent..."sedation"

    FLAreN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Just goes to show you why doctor's orders should be spelled out:uhoh3: I feel your pain, we have new residens also and they are very difficult to work with at times because they can't understand that...

  17. First day without preceptor and first error

    FLAreN replied to jessi1106's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow this is a recipe for disaster. . .they "just take for granted" that it is assumed everyone knows 40 meq is given in 4 bags? ? ? I hope you do feel better about this because this is NOT your fault...

  18. discarding propofol?

    FLAreN replied to funeek8RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    It's based on your hospital policy but we just discard

  19. fingerprinting for nursing school

    FLAreN replied to BebobthefrogFNP's topic in General Students

    For my MSN program I had to get fingerprinted, background checked, and drug tested . .

  20. Sen Clinton walks a day in a nurse's shoes

    FLAreN replied to bethin's topic in Activism, Healthcare

    ;);)

  21. Vent..."sedation"

    FLAreN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    I agree. . .I haven't worked on an oncology or neuro floor before, but I do understand what "terminal" means. . .thus, pain control is the best thing you can do for the patient. Is the family aware...

  22. Vent..."sedation"

    FLAreN replied to GrnHonu99's topic in General Nursing

    Sorry for my lack of knowledge, but is DPH . . .diphenhydramine as in Benadryl? I haven't experienced that acronym for it

  23. HELP! advice please

    FLAreN replied to pedinurse05's topic in General Nursing

    I was in the same situation as you and was asked to work with growers and feeders and was reluctant but I did it. It's not that bad and there will also be others there to help you out. Be honest and...

  24. GRE Practice Tests & Actual Scores: Well Correlated?

    FLAreN replied to AdonaiLoveable's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My actual score was 20 points off from the GRE Powerprep post-test so I think it's pretty accurate. The math did seem a bit harder, but I think I was playing jedi-mind tricks with myself from being...

  25. Love that man! Miami on job ER training?

    FLAreN replied to malenursegroupie's topic in Florida Nursing

    memorial healthcare systems. . .in broward county...closer to vero than baptist health systems by like 45 min - 1 hr when there is no traffic. Also places to live in broward county are cheaper...so...