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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. weekend "get-a-way

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey all.. just wondering what you think. got friends coming up on a friday night, staying over saturday and leaving sunday. i thought this better than them coming on saturday and leaving monday. i...

  2. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    agree... clinical picture will provide more info and treatment modality than said numbers... and i also agree that the old minimum "30 degrees" rule of HOB can and should lay to rest.. what about the...

  3. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    you're correct in what you are saying, but if i remember, the OP was relating question about air bubble and best position for pt to NOT get

  4. clueless

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

    funny ! :yeahthat: very true apais... ahh, the life of vicarious parents. wish i had a few... LOL~ unfortunately, an all too real

  5. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    actually, yes, you are 100% correct.. i should have left the beer in the refridgerator before posting that night.. oh well, to the OP, i apologize for taking up space that

  6. yes, again, to CCRN or not ?

    dfk posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i have to ask, and i'm sure it's been asked; and here goes again, especially for those who haven't missed it.. is it necessary to maintain ccrn whilst in school (and no, i'm not british, but love to...

  7. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    dfk replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    PRIDE?? so i guess i won't get any PRIDE as a crna.. and as for the education, yea, it APPEARS longer, but take into consideration those of us that might have a master's degree already, prior to...

  8. class tips...

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

    thx phishin and jewel - great advice and will definitely take it for what it's worth. i got my lecture outline yesterday and, whoo boy, not looking forward to as much now.. but like you said, jewel,...

  9. class tips...

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey all, just wondering about class info. and i apologize if this is somewhat repetitive from other posts. i have been reading quite a bit about certain classes and the type of work involved, mainly...

  10. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    dfk replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    interesting you say this, heart, because i cannot find any specific info that allows crna's to write scripts as say an NP can (within their scope of practice as well). i know that, as for orders,...

  11. yes, again, to CCRN or not ?

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

    listen, i understand it's importance in the dedication and professionalism.. as a budget-conscious student, the re-cert fee won't come easy. but now that i'm thinking, school must count for some...

  12. Why would anyone do this? ACNP + CRNA

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

    i do concur about the website ragarding dual roles.. it can be rather informative and, who knows, could also promote it in other ways solely beneficial... i spoke with a new classmate today (srna)...

  13. What does a Respiratory Therapist Do That An RN Can't?

    dfk replied to steve0123's topic in MICU, SICU

    alright, i just gotta say.. i know it's been a while, and i've read this thread just as much as you.. listen, RT's do what THEY do because they WANT to.. RN's do what THEY do because they WANT to.....

  14. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    actually, there is no contra-indication for those with a cvp regarding positioning, unless (severe) head injury, severe hypotension, blahh blahh... cvp 'merely' measures right atrium pressures, but...

  15. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    sorry, but to add to this, trendelenburg position has been in literature, "proven" not to be effective, and perhaps more detrimental to the pt.. "they" say that mild trendelenberg would be more...

  16. CVP Line Question

    dfk replied to swaymaiway's topic in MICU, SICU

    well, cvp is venous, so 1 hour or 24 hours post-op really isn't the problem per se.. think of clot and movement.. or positioning of the catheter.. especially if there is a "kink" and not enough blood...

  17. I Am Back

    dfk replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    yoga, i haven't "known" you for very long, but i respect everyone's opinions and statements here.. that's what it's about.. on the initial and lighter side, what was the controversy about local and...

  18. Does trauma level matter?

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

    no

  19. CRNA Vs Anesthesiologist

    dfk replied to Nurse2BMonique21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    well, also think about it this way.. from what my conversations and reading has given me, md's usually are there to do the induction and emergence.. whether this changes or averts from the norm,...

  20. CRNA school with children

    dfk replied to crnastudent1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i believe we won't be hearing from avlis anymore... hmmm... oh well, another boring read to follow.. !! :chuckle

  21. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    dfk replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    oh, ok. fair enough re: your observations. last time i checked this was a free forum, giving those of us freedom to express and sound off. sorry if it offended you. my etiquette has never been...

  22. To repeat or not to repeat! GRE question

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

    sorry piper, et. al... i can't agree.. there's a reason why applications state a "minimum", which is usually 1000. if people were deterred from applying because they didn't have this "minimum", i...

  23. To repeat or not to repeat! GRE question

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

    i too agree that it depends on what school you apply to. however, i was when asked about my score, i assured them it in no way reflected my ability to speak and write. remember, it's the overall...

  24. Floor nursing vs ICU nursing

    dfk replied to faithrn2002's topic in MICU, SICU

    ummm, don't think that's accurate. first, more men go into critical care, such as ICU and ER, as a general observation, CRNA or not. second, if you look at the statistics, there are way more women...

  25. Fentanyl/Versed on locked pumps ?

    dfk replied to SusanRN321's topic in MICU, SICU

    i have used everything on an imed pump (not locked), as an infusion, including morphine, versed, fentanyl, ativan, atracurium(unless ordered as a pca) etc... especially for vented pt's... i have used...