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  1. Interviw prep for new nurses ?

    perkizme replied to dolly123's topic in Ohio Nursing

    The new West Chester Medical Center is about to open very soon... there's also Mercy Fairfield or Bethesda North (in Montgomery). Never worked at any of these but theyre fairly close to west chester....

  2. Lasix gtts

    perkizme replied to caringchic's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    No real protocols for lasix gtt for us... but always good idea to check renal at least q12, and definitely monitor BP q30-60min for a couple hours after starting or titrating gtt. Occassiionally I've...

  3. RA pressure vs CVP

    perkizme replied to whatnext's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Same thing - tell the RN to check out pacep.org (Swan education project) since she's so sure CVP doesnt equal

  4. Lowest GRE to get in CRNA program

    perkizme replied to sleepeasy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I generally here 1000 as your basic recommended. However, it all depends on the rest of "the package." Have you taken any graduate school courses previously? If so how did you perform? Some schools...

  5. safety of Cincinnati area

    perkizme replied to srae0608's topic in Ohio Nursing

    esp in the

  6. University Hospital Cincinnati- ICU positions

    perkizme replied to bearcatnurse2005's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Where/what unit? Are you in at UC?

  7. Float pool in the ICU- Help

    perkizme replied to DaisyGrlRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm not exactly sure what you're asking but I guess while starting out (or until you feel more comfortable) take the stable vent and maybe any patients that are on their way out of the ICU (stepdown...

  8. PCA in cincinnati

    perkizme replied to nursegirl513's topic in Ohio Nursing

    If you have a specific hospital in mind, call the recruiters and ask what skills/qualifications are required to get into a PCA job. Ask is there anything you can do to make yourself a more desirable...

  9. safety of Cincinnati area

    perkizme replied to srae0608's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Just like any decent-sized city - yes, you will have crime. Are people getting mugged, stabbed and shot on their way into the hospital everyday? - NO - I work at UC's MICU. We all park in one of...

  10. University Hospital Cincinnati- ICU positions

    perkizme replied to bearcatnurse2005's topic in Ohio Nursing

    Yeah- new grad hiring is kind of tight right now with the cost of training/orienting a new grad into ICU. HOWEVER, it is not impossible as my manager is still interviewing new grads to fill her last...

  11. St. Elizabeth Medical Center

    perkizme replied to oreo84's topic in Ohio Nursing

    What exactly are you looking for in a hospital or what type of nsg are you interested in (i.e. cardiovasc, ICU, transplant, emergency, etc.)? I don't work at St E's, nor have I had clinicals in their...

  12. Responsibilities of a MICU nurse

    perkizme replied to CariocaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Complete head to toe assessment, qhour vitals, give meds, titration of drips, vent management, etc... Its going to vary depending on the MICU and the patients. A pt on CVVHD, vent, and vasopressors...

  13. Giving Report

    perkizme replied to Psyched Out RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree with above- chief complaint/admission diagnosis --> history --> code status, allergies --> procedures --> review of systems (CV, RESP, GI/GU, NEURO, SKIN/Musculoskel, IVs...

  14. nervous about interview

    perkizme replied to luv your nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My interview was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be BUT I didnt have 15 interviewers in my room - only 3. My interview was not overly personal or overly clinical- about 50/50. Nervousness...

  15. Texas Wesleyan University

    perkizme replied to jdiekhof's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    congratz!

  16. Which is better CCU or SICU for CRNA?

    perkizme replied to AllAngelsRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got accepted from a CCU (and no SI)- I believe it depends on the experiences within the CCU. I am at a level 1 trauma and our CCU routinely receives balloon pumps, swans, pressors, vents, etc....

  17. What to wear?

    perkizme replied to JALRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Know CCRN-type stuff and without a doubt professional

  18. crna market saturation

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

    I wouldnt think it would happen too soon with many CRNAs headed toward retirement (so I've heard). Having enough CRNA faculty can factor in - this is an issue that has hit nursing overall which...

  19. PCA in cincinnati

    perkizme replied to nursegirl513's topic in Ohio Nursing

    YOu may be able to get right in as a PCA without the STNA or other training - just check around (not that those courses/certifications wouldn't be good to have). Also express your plans to go to nsg...

  20. massaging a hematoma post sheath removal

    perkizme replied to msperkey's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Agree- we use manual pressure, femstops, and/or sandbags... no

  21. HELP! CRNA hopeful... need advice!

    perkizme replied to jennATLRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Answers IMO: 1. Probably (BSN more recent and more important/relevant) 2. Probably 3. Probably not...When they look at science courses, they truly mean science courses (chem, biiochem, physics, etc.)...

  22. What to do next...

    perkizme replied to cak1219's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try calling the school to see if they will accept~ If unsure, wont hurt to take the grad

  23. Vasoactive meds/ Inotropes + Rate

    perkizme replied to RoyalNurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Agree with above- that's what so-called "smart pumps" are for. To help prevent human error associated with drip rates, doses, etc. As long as your pump is programmed correctly, its only going to...

  24. What to do next...

    perkizme replied to cak1219's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You got a 4.0 in your BSN!!! I don't think you have anything to worry about there ~ it was your most recent degree and the one theyre going to care about the most. Most schools do prefer a stats...

  25. New to the website---questions about crna?

    perkizme replied to Harris Medfield's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depending on where you are in your education (i.e. if you already have a BS), going for AA may be quicker if you get right into a program. AAs and CRNAs are very similar in job responsibilities and...