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dfk RN, CRNA

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  1. CRNA school with children

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

    junk.

  2. CRNA school with children

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

    sounds like your sound-off is directed at women (correct me if i'm wrong).. so, what about a family with a stay at home dad? my dad did it (remarried), and kids, now 9 and 7, are doing just fine, in...

  3. CRNA school with children

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

    :yeahthat: this sounds like a very close-minded statement. you don't even know the situation for which you commented on. besides, who said the 20's is the "education-period"? tell that to the...

  4. Need some solid answers

    dfk replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    learning is just that.. always learning ! you will find your own way as well.. you even see how your co-workers do it when covering for them, change of shift, taking care of a beeping (not bleeping,...

  5. Why Am I Putting Myself Through This????

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

    thanks for the input everyone.. i'm sure it'll all work out, and that i'm not alone with these feelings ! today, i can't wait to

  6. ever have second thoughts...?

    dfk posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey all.. will be starting my program end of august (can't wait.. umm, gasp), and i have so many things running thru my head, especially if i can actually do this, you know, make it thru. this will...

  7. How do I become a Pulmonary Nurse?

    dfk replied to Guest26407's topic in Pulmonary

    other than an icu and begging for the vent pt's, you could look for a vent unit, where u will get more than your fill

  8. ER nurses advice

    dfk replied to RNCCRN's topic in Emergency

    i too worked in a level I with a team approach (2 RNs to each section)... this was coming from a level II with just primary nursing.. i have to say that the team approach was by and far much better...

  9. Need tips on removing IV

    dfk replied to Erwende's topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    also hold site above level of the heart.. helps diminish flow/velocity/pressure our facility allows us to staple the sites with love if pressure doesn't work.. yes, love, not metal... poor joke,...

  10. reality check me(long)

    dfk replied to cardsRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    if your preceptor won't respond, especially to questions and in a timely manner, then go to your unit manager.. i would, without hesitation.. sounds like these people really want to keep new staff and...

  11. Need some solid answers

    dfk replied to VivaRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    after compatibility and flow issues, it boils down to experience and what u become comfortable with.. many orders say titrate to whatever, be it pressure of, ramsey of, etc... a good goal re:...

  12. CRNAs and the AANA.. in trouble??

    dfk posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey all.. check this thread out.. click on the opening link, and proceed to read thru the posts and get fumed.. thought you could use a little laugh this a.m. - just goes to show you how threatened...

  13. after the loan disbursement

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey all, i just found out today that i was approved for my loan and disbursement will be sometime around august 1st.. it's a rather large amount and i was just wondering what others have done/will do...

  14. CRNA school with children

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

    work AND school AND A's ?? definitely my hero... what's your secret ?? please

  15. GRE Dilemma

    dfk replied to BEN_RN12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i too didn't do so hot on my gre's.. (and sat's for that matter).. i don't consider it an indicator at all.. i did the RN boards in the minimum amount of questons.. (which i hope will reflect on CRNA...

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

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

    hey exibit, there are alternative (private) loans that get directly disbursed to student without school being aware. i am still waiting for completed paperwork at my school, and knew that stafford...

  17. Sleep & CRNA school

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

    thankfully i only require 4-5 hrs.. so i should be good when school starts.. although, 8 is great, 9 is fine, and 10? well then... anyway, u must learn to adapt :typing besides, i thought studies...

  18. Starting out in the SICU

    dfk replied to fishinNbanjo's topic in MICU, SICU

    hey fishin... first off congrats and good luck... SICU is or can be rather busy, but well worth it.. the learning curve is tremendous, and provided you get into the right environment (staff/etc...),...

  19. to study group or not..

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

    (ahem ((quietly))..... :yeahthat: ) thanx

  20. to study group or not..

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i am just wondering what current students are choosing how to study. i have never been good at large study groups, more of an independent person i guess. i have spoken with a couple of students, and...

  21. CRNAs and the AANA.. in trouble??

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

    now people, these posts are following the same pattern as those weenies and the like that was ranted about.. LET'S NOT BE LIKE THEM !!!!! pleeeeeeeeease

  22. students, is our future in jeopardy?

    dfk posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hey all.. check this thread out.. click on the opening link, and proceed to read thru the posts and get fumed.. thought you could use a little laugh this a.m. - just goes to show you how threatened...

  23. after the loan disbursement

    dfk posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    hey all, i just found out today that i was approved for my loan and disbursement will be sometime around august 1st.. it's a rather large amount and i was just wondering what others have done with...

  24. students, is our future in jeopardy?

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

    yep

  25. CRNAs and the AANA.. in trouble??

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

    yoga, i agree with your words.. it (the sdn post) had me wondering though, about their "research" statement.. is it that they feel crna's are not doing enough research within the field? is it a...