Skip219

Skip219 BSN, RN

ICU, SICU, Burns, ED, Cath lab, and EMS

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  1. what does the 0.2 mean when it says 12 hour shift 0.2

    Skip219 replied to damrcngrl95's topic in General Nursing

    Full time positions are usually 1.0 fulltime equivalents (FTE)=40 hr/wk. There are variations of FT 0.9 which is 3-12 shifts/wk. 0.2 position =8hrs/wk, I guess they could turn it into 12 hr shift. It...

  2. 'PA anesthetist'?

    Skip219 replied to HillaryC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It more than semantics: AMA trained anesthesiologists assistant requires the oversight of an MDA. Whereas, a CRNA doesnt require the supervision of an anesthesiologist. AA and PA-anesthesia are just...

  3. why BSN over ADN???

    Skip219 replied to error's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In 1987, my diploma class was getting close to graduating and we were listening to some speaker say" when you go on to get your BSN...." I had no intentions to do so but I felt myself stagnating...

  4. Catheters!!

    Skip219 replied to AKA_Glamour_Pearl's topic in General Nursing

    Bladder dysfunction most commonly results from neurological damage, structural outflow problems, and neuromuscular diseases. Examples are the individuals with spinal cord damage, sacral disc...

  5. increased activity, decreased HR??

    Skip219 replied to querynurse's topic in General Nursing

    Geriatric patients have decreased ability to compensate for increased perfusion situations: increased physical activity. Likewise, I have seen patients get bradycardic with severe drops in O2 sats:...

  6. Steps to become a CRNA?

    Skip219 replied to captain byakuya's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The bare minimum requirements to apply to nurse anesthesia school is a BSN, a year or two of ICU/CCU/CVICU/SICU experience. Many schools require GRE and chemistry courses also. Great resources for US...

  7. Someone from St. Mary's University of MN?

    Skip219 replied to chrsbr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Several years ago, I had my interview in late April and received my acceptance letter around Father's Day. Good Luck,

  8. CRNA Threat

    Skip219 replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I think you are missing the point: in rural settings CRNA do have complete autonomy. There are many places which are CRNA only practices. You would be surprised who does a majority of anesthesia in...

  9. CRNA Threat

    Skip219 replied to samirish's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Drs like PA and AA because they are in control of them and can bill for their actions. Whereas, the CRNA is taking some of the money out of the MDAs pocket for each case. Do you know who does most...

  10. Toradol IM Injection.

    Skip219 replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    Hi, my most recent administration of toradol was during anesthesia school with shoulders and total knees. I understand many of the drugs we give are painful: Penicillin VK, Toradol, and other...

  11. Need advice, want to work in a cath lab!

    Skip219 replied to Amnesiac70's topic in Cardiac

    Likewise, I recommend 1-2 yrs in ED and transfer to ICU. You need the experience of working with critically ill adults. Things can be boring in the cath lab doing scheduled cases. Also, your emergency...

  12. Student Nurse Needle Stick Scare

    Skip219 replied to fortunato's topic in General Nursing

    Hi, you are understandable scared by this incident. Likewise, your exposure is so meniscule. If the patient had no risk factors or nor current ongoing hepatic disorders, your exposure risk is very...

  13. Toradol IM Injection.

    Skip219 replied to nursesearl's topic in Emergency

    I have given Toradol 60mg IM in Vastus Lateralis muscle to total knee patients and have given the same amount through the deltoid route. The dosage must be adjusted if over 65 yrs old because of...

  14. ACUTE MI -PT/INR results! I need explanation!

    Skip219 replied to curious4life's topic in Cardiac

    In the last thirteen years, I have seen one case of pts INR getting too low 1.7 and he threw a clot to a diagonal branch (had anterior MI). The usual route to an MI: the vulnerable plaque inside a...

  15. Would love some advice from CRNA's and nurses accepted into CRNA programs!!!

    Skip219 replied to portland medic's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I met a medic who did a bridge program, finished his BSN and went onto to get his MS in Nurse Anesthesia. Unfortunately, that route may be longer because of the push for CRNA school to be at...

  16. Combining a RN and CRNA education

    Skip219 replied to NatashaS.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I went to school who had her BS in Biology. She was attended an BSN program, worked in ICU for a year, and attended a MS in Nurse Anesthesia program. So its not the norm, but its possible.

  17. CRNA school after bankruptcy

    Skip219 replied to nightangel99's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I would think about postponing school personally. Also, do yourself a favor and evaluate how got into debt. For experience, I have a problem with debt which I thought I could correct by making Big...

  18. Critical Care Education

    Skip219 replied to stram87's topic in Critical Care

    Hi, I found the best way to learn is from caring for different types of patients. Usually, as a new ICU you are give progressively more challenging patients over time. Initially, your patients might...

  19. Insight please on travel nursing..

    Skip219 replied to JWestbrook20's topic in General Nursing

  20. hematoma

    Skip219 replied to kbucka's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, the process involves holding pressure while reducing the blood collection through the puncture site. Its similar to kneading bread. This process helps you to better assess ongoing oozing. If the...

  21. Someone from St. Mary's University of MN?

    Skip219 replied to chrsbr's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, my interview was about five years ago. In the past, the admissions committee was the deciding factor. Recently, they found it was better to meet applicants before deciding on admission. I know...

  22. cath lab job

    Skip219 replied to NYRN05's topic in Cardiac

    The hospitals are looking for nurses who are hard working and able to walk into most situations and manage it. It takes some time but it helps to love the job.

  23. cath lab job

    Skip219 replied to NYRN05's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, I really like traveling because of the new people you meet and new places. You don't have to deal with the politics of each place. Added benefit, you make more than most of the managers due to the...

  24. CVRN through American Board of Cardiovascular Medicine

    Skip219 replied to SnowShoeRN's topic in Cardiac

    Hi, I am also interested getting certified through ABCM. I have looked at the ACCN and AACN certifications, but I think the CVRN would be great cert as CCL RN. I know they have periodical review...

  25. cath lab job

    Skip219 replied to NYRN05's topic in Cardiac

    Hi everybody, I have been a CCL the last twelve years. It has been the best job choice in my career. I enjoy the teamwork and the long hours. In other specialities, its you and your patients, CCl you...