in2bate71

in2bate71 BSN, RN

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  1. Where are the jobs at?

    in2bate71 replied to mwboswell's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    EMSflightcrew.com has a "base map" tab on their site that may help, especially if someone has a desired job location or wants to find the programs available in an area. (However, the map is a little...

  2. EKG Interp. and Axis

    in2bate71 replied to Schuur451's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If you're interested in learning how to determine axis and the what it means, the best reference I've studied is Bob Page's "12-Lead ECG for Acute and Critical Care Providers". He also has a website...

  3. CEN Exam Changes?

    in2bate71 replied to EvanTheNeonate's topic in Emergency

    http://www.ena.org/bcen/certified/CEN/Documents/CENPublicDCO2011.pdf

  4. Continuous arterial ABG monitoring

    in2bate71 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does he have a vested interest in Via Medical,

  5. Trop and CK-MB levels

    in2bate71 replied to aprilleverett's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cardiac_marker

  6. Another CEN question

    in2bate71 replied to crb613's topic in Emergency

    Hey... You have more than enough time to prep for the exam, I studied for about a month and felt prepared. As far as study materials go, anything from the ENA should be a good bet since that is the...

  7. CCRN

    in2bate71 replied to Zaphod's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrat's! Sorry your fellow RN's don't seem too supportive, but the cert DOES matter to you, your pts, and all of us that have made it a goal. Congrat's

  8. CFRN/CTRN Support Thread

    in2bate71 replied to GilaRRT's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Has anyone used Will's video series from his

  9. Oklahoma NP or PA??

    in2bate71 replied to marilynmom's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hey MM, I was going through the same struggle trying to decide about a year ago ( I live in OKC also, BTW). Really wanted to try for PA school, but I ultimately decided to go with the NP route for a...

  10. Can I handle transport nursing?

    in2bate71 replied to msgRN01's topic in General Nursing

    I work with a crewmember who is prone to air sickness, she pops a zofran on the "bumpy" days and does

  11. How do I get accepted into Texas CRNA school?

    in2bate71 replied to jbull86's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Then don't even consider that

  12. Question Guys: Do you enjoy nursing?

    in2bate71 replied to guyRN2009's topic in Men in Nursing

    Hey man, it does get better. I had the same feelings when I first started. I've been doing this for about 8 years now, started as a tech in an ICU and ED. First job out of school was in the ICU and...

  13. Post Cardiac Arrest Hypothermis

    in2bate71 replied to Jcasares's topic in Men in Nursing

    We initiate our hypothermia protocol in the ED with ROSC pts...we've seen some very impressive results when it's started early. Very intensive care but once the pt is at target range everything flows...

  14. ACNP vs FNP

    in2bate71 replied to indoamerican's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Tat, What made you choose the Vandy program over the ACNP program here in the DFW area? I'm looking at applying to an ACNP program next year and, for convenience sake, thinking about UTA but I don't...

  15. Online biochemistry course?

    in2bate71 replied to dm22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A friend of mine took the class and finished a few months ago, she said it was a pretty tough class but well worth the effort. She put in 2 hours of study a night (seriously) for the entire course...

  16. "Today in my ER"....super bummed out

    in2bate71 replied to SAHMStudent's topic in Emergency

    Hey Sarah, is your instructor approachable enough to say what you did in your post? Hopefully they would find a way or make arrangements for you to get your rotation in. If not, like the others have...

  17. Online biochemistry course?

    in2bate71 replied to dm22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    USUHS accepts the Online Biochem at the University of New England. I don't know if TA will pay for it, and it is a bit expensive, but if ya need it to get in...can't really put a price on that,...

  18. How long in ICU before you felt comfortable?

    in2bate71 replied to racing-mom4's topic in MICU, SICU

    I like that quote! I try not to forget my limits, and when I do get a little cocky something always humbles me. It took a couple of years to feel "comfortable", meaning I felt like I could handle most...

  19. After cath with reperfusion dysrhythmias- WHY at the cellular level?

    in2bate71 replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    i agree, most of the articles i found describe rat studies. the only thing i found:...

  20. After cath with reperfusion dysrhythmias- WHY at the cellular level?

    in2bate71 replied to buddiage's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I think it has to do with the washout that occurs after reperfusion...sends lactic acid, Ca++, etc downstream which angers the myocytes. Good question, I'm going to have to look it

  21. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    in2bate71 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I passed the exam today, used the same study process and scored about the same. Glad it's

  22. Please help I have an interview this wensday!

    in2bate71 replied to Blackheartednurse's topic in General Nursing

    Every staff job I've applied for had a dosage calc test. Usually nothing more than the basics we all learned in school. Just brush up on the

  23. The interview went really well but

    in2bate71 replied to GFzalez's topic in General Nursing

    First of all, hang in there! Sounds like you did everything you needed to do during the interview. Don't be afraid to call the manager or HR and see if the job was filled. If it was, ask/email the...

  24. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    in2bate71 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Congrat's!

  25. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    in2bate71 replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Good luck, I'm taking mine the 30th. Let us know how it