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  1. On-Q Pain Ball after c/sections

    putmetosleep replied to BagLoverRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    I don't work OB, but I have seen this used s/p pneumonectomy or VATS procedures with good pain

  2. The same question everybody keeps asking...

    putmetosleep replied to jspacegirl's topic in MICU, SICU

    When I was about to graduate with my BSN, I felt exactly like you do (get some experience in tele/or med-surg, and then hopefully wind up in ICU or ER, with a very DISTANT goal being CRNA school). I...

  3. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    :lol2::yeah::d:d yea!!!! i just passed the ccrn exam with a 91%!!!!!!! woohoooo!! what a wonderful sense of accomplishment and weight off my shoulders! all the studying definitely paid off! to anyone...

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    :lol2::yeah::d:d yea!!!! i just passed the ccrn exam with a 91%!!!!!!! woohoooo!! what a wonderful sense of accomplishment and weight off my shoulders! all the studying definitely paid off! to anyone...

  5. Help finding inservices/conferences!!

    putmetosleep posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all, My co-workers and I are trying to locate some inservices/conferences in the state of MN that relate to cardiology (specifically non-invasive cardiology or cardiac interventions or assessment)....

  6. Inverse ratio ventilation

    putmetosleep posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I know what this is (a longer inspiratory cycle and shorter expiratory cycle), but can somebody explain to me when this is used and what the rationale is? I've never seen it used and it's not clicking...

  7. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    For those of you who used the Pass CCRN CD for practice questions (and passed the CCRN): What was your average score on the practice exams before you took the CCRN? Did it seem to correlate with your...

  8. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    For those of you who used the Pass CCRN CD for practice questions (and passed the CCRN): What was your average score on the practice exams before you took the CCRN? Did it seem to correlate with your...

  9. Got into CRNA school... a year earlier!

    putmetosleep replied to Vich's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!

  10. Becoming a CRNA Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    putmetosleep replied to simwes's topic in General Nursing

    Skip the OR and get into an ICU--one that will give you lots of exposure to vents, titrating gtts, swans, and hemodynamics. The OR doesn't qualify for most CRNA programs as pertinent experience. In...

  11. Doing away with 12 hour shifts?

    putmetosleep replied to nckdl's topic in General Nursing

    Huge mistake in my opinion. Not only are 12s more convenient for many people, it also hugely allows for continuity of care in a way that 8 hour shifts just aren't able

  12. Results

    putmetosleep posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How long does it take after you pass the CCRN to get the "paperwork"? I'm assuming there's some sort of certification card or something...the reason I ask is that I'm applying to CRNA school next...

  13. Results

    putmetosleep replied to putmetosleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nope, I'm applying to St. Mary's in

  14. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    How long does it take after you pass the CCRN to get the "paperwork"? I'm assuming there's some sort of certification card or something...the reason I ask is that I'm applying to grad school next...

  15. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    putmetosleep replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    How long does it take after you pass the CCRN to get the "paperwork"? I'm assuming there's some sort of certification card or something...the reason I ask is that I'm applying to grad school next...

  16. Dealing with The Yellers

    putmetosleep replied to Ms Kylee's topic in General Nursing

    Find out why these patients are yelling. Maybe they are anxious, maybe they are in pain, maybe they just want nurses to come faster. Who knows. But the only way to deal with it and minimize it is to...

  17. Want this so badly!!!

    putmetosleep replied to putmetosleep's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MN, the schools are Minneapolis School of Anesthesia, St. Mary's University, and U of

  18. Want this so badly!!!

    putmetosleep posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Of the 3 CRNA programs in my area, none require the GRE. Would it be at all beneficial to take it? I'm assuming not, that it's more about experience and a good interview, but I really want this! I...

  19. Float position

    putmetosleep replied to pbajil's topic in MICU, SICU

    Had a co-worker who decided to do this---she ended up (jokingly, no offense intended) calling herself the "floor whore". Enough

  20. Passing gas after surgery...

    putmetosleep replied to MikeyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Simply put....NO. I don't know a single nurse who listens for 5 minutes for BS in each quadrant. Interestingly, the AACN recommends 2-5 minutes in each quadrant. If I've listened for 2 minutes in one...

  21. Is It Wrong to Look at Your Own Medical Info?

    putmetosleep replied to jamonit's topic in General Nursing

    At my facility, it IS okay to look at your own medical records, but definitely not a co-workers, family members' (even children), etc. But you can't CHANGE anything in your medical history, just look...

  22. Hospital or nursing home?

    putmetosleep replied to snlelliemay's topic in General Nursing

    If you think you'll want to work in a hospital once you have your nursing license, I'd say be a CNA at a hospital. You'll get exposure to the pace, and you'll get exposure to medical treatments you...

  23. Need some advice...

    putmetosleep replied to CarboneF11's topic in MICU, SICU

    Of course you'll really be the only one to know what's best for you, but first thought is that 6 months in the ICU is really not that much time. I'd recommend giving yourself a full year in the ICU to...

  24. does anyone use swans anymore?

    putmetosleep replied to squirlkeeperCCRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I meant no disrespect--and certainly I don't question your experience and/or knowledge. Just trying to help others understand, that's all, isn't that what this forum is intended for? Maybe you know...

  25. "Nursing shortage"...definitely a step in the right direction - Loan forgiveness bill

    putmetosleep replied to PMHNP10's topic in General Nursing

    Is this something that's in the works, or has it been approved? Boy, that would be really