GenXnurse

GenXnurse has 14 years experience and specializes in Trauma/E.R./ ICU.

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1. Difference between Nurse Anesthesia School and Nursing School???

   GenXnurse replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I think anesthesia school is a challenge. Nursing school was a cake-walk comparitively. Don't get me wrong- I am proud of my nursing degree, but I could at least study for a bit and then get a day...

2. CRNA school and physics content

   GenXnurse replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I agree with the above. Learn or Re-learn the Gas laws. You can do it on-line at no cost. Here look at these: Boyle's Law Charle's Law Gay Lussac's Law (3rd Gas Law) Dalton's Law of Partial...

3. Layoffs?

   GenXnurse replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

   It's happening in Mid-michigan. Tight scrutiny on hours worked- Absolutely NO OVERTIME (which has been hurting nurses who got used to having this "extra" income) Layoffs haven't happened yet- however...

4. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

   GenXnurse replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

   Look- You should simply deny the request and be honest. You can deny the request AS WELL as send that person a message on myspace. Professional lines and personal lines should not be crossed. What...

5. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

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

   I had been out of school for 13 years when I started to "refresh" my courses. Many schools require most of the sciences to be no more than 7 to 10 years old. So- because I hadn't taken chemistry in...

6. Nurses taking orders from physician office MAs in Texas

   GenXnurse replied to bcred's topic in Texas Nursing

   I personally would call your hospital's risk management office and ask for some guidance. Then ask for a written policy. This grey area seems like it needs some specificity. I don't envy your...

7. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

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

   JC- You will achieve your goal in a short amount of time. I highly doubt it is going to take you anywhere close to 10 years. You seem very driven- Good

8. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

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

   Congrats Dive Princess! Since you shared your stats I will share mine as well (classmate!) 3.6 overall GPA- had to repeat several sciences which were all 4.0 (Been a nurse too long) GRE 1200 Writing:...

9. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

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

   JC- MSU does not send rejection letters if you don't get an interview. Apparently there were over 100+ applications submitted. Of those 100 only 27 were granted interviews (yes they did take place...

10. Organic Chemistry? HELP!

    GenXnurse replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm confused by this comment. what is an "actual" science course? biology= science microbiology=science general chemistry= science anatomy= science physiology=science pathophysiology=science...

11. social intubation?

    GenXnurse replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    I have worked in a Level 1 trauma center for the last 10 years and have never seen a patient intubated for convenience. I have given a lot of medications to try and curtail dangerous behavior,...

12. does it make a real difference adn/bsn?

    GenXnurse replied to butterflies135's topic in General Nursing

    The question is: Will it make a difference for you? You have to decide. In my experience there are more open doors for a nurse with a BSN. However, if you know that you definitely do not want to go...

13. Burned out!

    GenXnurse replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you dare quit Nursing! Change your scenery and find a mentor/ confident that you can confide in and vent to. Legally- You are allowed to skip lower acuity procedures if time and staffing is...

14. Offered postion in Cath Lab.. any insight?

    GenXnurse replied to BrittNICURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well- I feel the need to provide a little balance to this question. In our hospital- The on call cath lab team has to stay until all cases for the day are done- To include any and all add on's that...

15. Defining ARDS?

    GenXnurse replied to sister s's topic in MICU, SICU

    Divide your PAO2 by the percentage of oxygen being provided. ie: Your example for ALI was FIO2 of 30% with a PaO2 of 90- So 90/ .30 = 300