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  1. checking NG tube placement

    Lorus posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What is the standard in your unit for routine checks of NG tube placement? Checking characteristics of aspirate? PH? Insufflation and

  2. warning about Sallie Mae

    Lorus replied to SorenDrake's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've had the same problems with sallie mae (getting grad loans and consolidating undergrad loans). I would tell anyone going after their grad loans to- -Apply as early as possible so you have time...

  3. Question about Cushing's

    Lorus posted a topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Generally, as the ICP rises and results in cushing's response, the pulse pressure widens. Systolic goes up, diastolic goes down. I am wondering- what causes the diastolic pressure to drop? Thanks...

  4. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    Lorus replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A question to throw out there: If you are trying to get more than one private loan, do they affect each other? For example- if you are trying to get a Wells Fargo loan for 25k and a Sallie Mae loan...

  5. MAC vs PC for SRNA

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

    Glad to hear the positive reviews for macs. Im planning on getting one before I start this fall. My POS PC only has to last a few more months, and then Im going to go 'office space' on it and smash...

  6. Question about getting into ICU.

    Lorus replied to JTinSC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sorry it took so long to reply.. I should mention that my opinion is only based on the experience Ive had so take it with a grain of salt. I work in a university based, level one trauma center's...

  7. Question about getting into ICU.

    Lorus replied to JTinSC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To the OP: Your plan sounds fine. Just dont tell anyone on the unit about it. Its not worth the political

  8. I am an Alternate at New Britain...

    Lorus replied to BeatOU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was accepted there and will be declining.. (will be going to a different program instead) I hope you get the spot. Good

  9. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    Lorus replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Correct. I plan on doing the max federal to cover the bulk of tuition, and then the private loan (answer loan) to cover living expenses and anything the fed loan didnt cover. Just wondering if...

  10. Alternative Loans - here's what I've found

    Lorus replied to ArkyCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do I need to secure federal loans before I go after the Sallie Mae Tuition Answer Loan? If I got the tuition answer loan first, would it limit the amount of federal loans I am able to get? Im asking...

  11. u of new england

    Lorus replied to dfk's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What was the interview like at

  12. Sympathectomies and atropine

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

    Thanks thor - great

  13. New school in NC?

    Lorus replied to rnbeauty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Speaking of new schools, theres also going to be one opening up in utah in the next few years. The name of the school it will be affiliated with is Westminster.. Seems to be lots of new schools...

  14. What is weighed more heavily?

    Lorus replied to troyb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Looks like you'll just have to take the short bus to CRNA school with the rest of the SRNA's on this board I guess... (Special Registered Nurse Anesthetists) J/K of course.. I know you were just...

  15. Schools without GRE!

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

    Let me see if I understand you correctly.. Rather than sucking it up and taking a test that costs a little over 100 bucks, youd prefer to incur the cost (and stress) of moving and having to pay the...

  16. Last Words before Induction.......

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

    Great thread.. This topic ties into the moment that a career of anesthesia was first planted into my head. I had an acl repair many years ago with a CRNA managing my anesthetic. I remember how...

  17. Do all of your vented pt's get restrained?

    Lorus replied to JHUBRAIN's topic in MICU, SICU

    All of our patients automatically get put on the 'invasive device protocol' if they are tubed. This covers us in the use of any sedation/restraints that are required until they are extubated....

  18. crnas in labor and delivery??

    Lorus replied to cutiejen2's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    showoff...

  19. What I saw on the NCLEX on 7/19

    Lorus posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Just took the nclex. Thought I would share what I encountered. Maybe it will help folks who are soon to test. -No math. Never even used the calculator. -Very little pharm, OB and peds. -TONS of...

  20. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    Lorus replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for this clarification gaspasser. I was thinking that these levels would be low for a patient was receiving anticoagulant therapy. So either way this pt. would be a bleeding risk...

  21. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    Lorus replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thank you for this clarification gaspasser. I was thinking that these levels would be low for a patient was receiving anticoagulant therapy. So either way this pt. would be a bleeding risk...

  22. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    Lorus replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I thought the normal range for an INR was 2.0-3.0 (2.5-3.5 for mechanical heart/valve replacement). So wasn't it a little low during the reintubation (1.7)? Seems like they were more concerned with...

  23. Can someone explain this to me: Changing out various airway tubes.

    Lorus replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I thought the normal range for an INR was 2.0-3.0 (2.5-3.5 for mechanical heart/valve replacement). So wasn't it a little low during the reintubation (1.7)? Seems like they were more concerned with...

  24. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

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

    It seems like you are upset with some of the negativity that surfaces on this board from time to time. I can understand that, but its counterproductive to perpetuate that negativity. It is important...

  25. Training and Contracts

    Lorus posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hey folks. I will be graduating from a BSN program in May and I have started to talk to recruiters at a wide variety of hospitals. I will be heading directly into intensive care, and I'm shopping...