Toby's mum

Toby's mum

Member

  • Content

    164

  • Visitors

    4,394

  • Followers

    0

  • Likes

    1

All Content by Toby's mum

  1. ICU new grad internships in NJ?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in New Jersey Nursing

    Hello, I'm trying to identify hospitals that offer ICU new grad internship programs in New Jersey. Do you know of any hospitals in NJ that offer this type of program?

  2. Myers-Briggs Personality Type & CRNA's

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, This board is very informative and helpful--thanks to everyone for making it so interesting. I'm curious as to Myers-Briggs Personality Types and CRNA's. The MB indicator identifies...

  3. Stamina, fitness & CRNA stress--how do you manage?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What steps do you take to remain healthy and fit so you can adequately handle the stress of the CRNA responsibilities and maintain the stamina that's required?

  4. Midwestern University CRNA Program...Class of 2011

    Toby's mum replied to lexiRN80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The website says the application deadline is June 1st. Did this change? It would make it so much easier if it truly were later.

  5. Moving to Baltimore--quiet/safe areas to live?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Maryland Nursing

    Hello all, I'm relocating to Baltimore--just accepted a position with Johns Hopkins at their main campus. Would love some suggestions as to quiet, safe, clean places to live/neighborhoods. Thanks...

  6. Antibiotic retention enemas??

    Toby's mum replied to Silver_Girl's topic in MICU, SICU

    I heard of this for the first time recently. Pt received vancomycin enema--it was dc'd after repeated enemas resulted in frank blood gushing out of rectum. Supposedly used for

  7. Free anesthesia medication/flash cards

    Toby's mum replied to CRNA2007's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would love a copy of the medication/flash cards too please! Thank you very much for sharing. It's greatly

  8. Radio frequency ablation

    Toby's mum posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What's been your experience with patients undergoing radio frequency ablation for chronic afib? Does it work? Do your patients tend to experience blocks and dysrhythmias post procedure, if so, does...

  9. Army Nursing & ADN or BSN?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Government, Military

    I'm considering the option of ARmy nursing upon graduation. Do you know whether the Army accepts ADN RN's or do you have to have a BSN? I already have a BA (history) and MBA. Also, would the Army...

  10. Nitrates, Desaturation & pulmonary shunting

    Toby's mum posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    If a patient is on some form of the nitrate drug classification, why might they experience desaturation and I am also trying to understand why they might cause pulmonary shunting. Any help with...

  11. Metoprolol and aflutter 40's-50's with BBB

    Toby's mum posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    A patient had AVR/MVR/RFA and post surgery his native rate/rhythm was aflutter 40's to 50's with BBB. He was asymptomatic with this rate/rhythm and perfusing well (maps 70s to 80s) & mentating...

  12. Diagnosis Wenckebach- YouTube video

    Toby's mum replied to agent66's topic in General Nursing

    Very funny! Thanks for

  13. Do you get paid from being 'on-call'?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    On my unit, we are required to be on call two 12 hour shifts out of every six week schedule. You have to be available & reachable from 5am or 5pm until 11 a or 11p (respectively depending on...

  14. Milking those chest tube: I need your opinion

    Toby's mum replied to tazski12's topic in PACU

    I work on the CSICU where we routinely are required to 'strip' blakes to keep them flowing, especially in the first few hours fresh post op cardiac surgery. We use alcohol swabs or the gel you use...

  15. the stress as a CRNA

    Toby's mum replied to sunshine32's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think working in a high acuity, fast-paced SICU/CSICU gives you good insight to how you might deal with the stress level that you would undoubtedly encounter as a CRNA. It continues to be a...

  16. Are betablockers the new way to go?

    Toby's mum replied to gentle_ben_RN's topic in PACU

    PACU RN, we recover fresh post op cardiac surgeries and generally I've seen betablockers given after the first 12 hours or so post op rather than immediately post op. We use the standard nipride/NTG...

  17. Determining G-Tube placement, what's the NCLEX answer?

    Toby's mum replied to Hoping LVN2BSN's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Hoping, the NCLEX answers can be frustrating. You are correct that an XRay would be the ideal way to verify placement, however, you need a MD order to do so--the NCLEX focuses on what you as the...

  18. New To Night Shift

    Toby's mum replied to XYicuRN2B's topic in General Nursing

    I work rotating days 7a-7p to nights 7p-7a. I try to lump my nights together. I am a very light sleeper and it takes me a good 2-1/2 days to recover whenever I switch from shift to shift. I use...

  19. How Do I Get My Shoes To Stop Squeaking?

    Toby's mum replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Vlsgrl: the "blue bootie things" over the shoes is a great suggestion! Hadn't thought of it, but it's the perfect solution.

  20. VAD's & antiplatelet protocol?

    Toby's mum posted a topic in Cardiac

    Just curious as to what you find is the typical antiplatelet protocol for ventricular assist devices. Are your VAD patients getting heparin gtt's or do they get a plavix/ASA type regimen? Also,...

  21. VAD's & antiplatelet protocol?

    Toby's mum replied to Toby's mum's topic in Cardiac

    Augigi, Thank you for taking the time to provide such a thorough/comprehensive response! I really appreciate it, especially since this is all relatively new to me and I want to learn more. The...

  22. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    Toby's mum replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    SorenDrake, for the spreadsheet you created to help stay organized and document as you go until you have time to chart in the computer, did you write or print a hard copy of the computerized flow...

  23. Want to Discuss Hearts?

    Toby's mum replied to nedanurse's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Nedanurse, I join a CSICU team in about a week. Given you have had a year+ on your unit, what suggestions do you have to succeed on this high acuity unit? In hindsight, is there anything you...

  24. Cardiothoracic Nursing texts

    Toby's mum replied to AussieKylie's topic in Cardiac

    Nedanurse, I'm entering the CSICU and begin orientation in a week. Thanks for the suggestion regarding Bojar's book. Do you think it would be helpful to also get Thelan's Critical Care Nursing:...

  25. online RN-BSN towards CRNA

    Toby's mum replied to Yanet22787's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with the other posts, but you may want to call the program director of the schools that are at the top of your list and ask or email them