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  1. Quick question about length of programs

    DustinRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was wondering if all of the CRNA programs moved to a 3yr minimum curriculum. I had a CRNA tell me this today. I thought the programs still varied as to how long they were.

  2. Experience ~ Charleston/MUSC

    DustinRN replied to poja_18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have emailed them a couple of times. The guy that I talked to told me that they didn't even consider anyone with less than 3yrs experience in the last class they accepted. I can't remember his name...

  3. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    Appreciate it.

  4. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN posted a topic in General Students

    I have a quick question about vial access cannulas. What are they used for (besides the obvious). I don't understand why the blue "sticker" stays in the vial. Is this just to let someone know that...

  5. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    Nevermind, I think I've got it. If you were going to administer MSO4 or anything that comes in a single/multiple dose vial you can just stick it in there and pull out the medication you need. Then,...

  6. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    Nevermind, I think I've got it. If you were going to administer MSO4 or anything that comes in a single/multiple dose vial you can just stick it in there and pull out the medication you need. Then,...

  7. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    Lol, it ends May 10th of this year!!! Thanks for the response. The blue "sticker" thing I am referring to is the spike that stays in the vial after you insert the vial access cannula into the...

  8. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    Lol, it ends May 10th of this year!!! Thanks for the response. The blue "sticker" thing I am referring to is the spike that stays in the vial after you insert the vial access cannula into the...

  9. Vial Access Cannulas

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in General Students

    I have a quick question about vial access cannulas. What are they used for (besides the obvious). I don't understand why the blue "sticker" stays in the vial. Is this just to let someone know that...

  10. Treatment for Pediatric bronchospasm

    DustinRN replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    NO does help with hypoxia by limiting the lungs' vasoconstrictive response to hypoxia. I think it relaxes the vascular endothelium and dilates the pulmonary vessels. I do remember that long term NO...

  11. Treatment for Pediatric bronchospasm

    DustinRN replied to Brenna's Dad's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was just wondering why their aren't any B2 selective agents in IV form? Would it just cause smooth muscle relaxation out the ying

  12. Question about Pulse Oximetry

    DustinRN posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    I have been taking pulse oximetries for the past 2 years now. I have taken O2 sats on patients that are 80 years old in the 95-99 range. For the last two years I have been taking mine, and it has...

  13. Question about Pulse Oximetry

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    The advise here is excellent. I have figured the priority here is losing weight. I was just going to wait until I finish school in May to start exercising (so I could join a gym----I'm broke right...

  14. The single port IV tubing

    DustinRN posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm not sure what you call these IV tubings quite yet, but I've noticed that when patient's come back from anesthesia they always have these single port IV tubings hooked to them? What is the reason...

  15. Question about Pulse Oximetry

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Oh my god, you hit me right on the nail when you talked about dozing off when reading, watching TV, or sitting on the couch. That is so me! If I lie down with my med-surg book to read my book and I...

  16. Question about Pulse Oximetry

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Just ignore this

  17. Question about Pulse Oximetry

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Okay, now I'm freaked out. I never thought I could have atelectasis or chronic obstructive sleep apnea. I wake up like 5 times a night!!! What should I do? Will incentive spirometry help me out...

  18. The single port IV tubing

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

    Athoma, I believe the stop-cock is what I was referring to. What's the use of the stop-cock? Geez, I have so much more too learn! I don't think I've ever had to use that with a pt before. I know...

  19. The single port IV tubing

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

    Kevin, I really don't know what they're called. This is my first time seeing pt's with them in. It's just one single lumen that comes from the IV bag straight into the catheter with only one port...

  20. Patient Care Technicians in Neuro

    DustinRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    How do PCT's bathe and change bed linens for Neuro pt's? If increasing ICP is a problem are they allowed to change linens and give baths? I was just wondering how this is

  21. Has anyone tried using supplement to improve their memory, and academic performance?

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

    I tried the ginkgo biloba, but it gave me terrible headaches. That's a good idea to start the study on yourself by looking over words and then compiling how many you can remember after several weeks...

  22. Question about Interview

    DustinRN posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I am interviewing for a RN position in the Neuro/Trauma ICU. Is there anything in particular that I might need to brush up on before I go into the interview. I'm graduating in May, and to solidify a...

  23. Question about Interview

    DustinRN replied to DustinRN's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Thanks for the information. So, should I tell them that I plan on applying for CRNA school in 2-3yrs? Probably

  24. I passed ncleX

    DustinRN replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Check your inbox

  25. I passed ncleX

    DustinRN replied to gij1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Congratulations!!