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  1. CPR in Prone Position

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Codeblue1982's topic in MICU, SICU

    Very interesting topic to me. My line of thinking is that you have 3 options when a pronated pt arrests: 1) Flip pt over... Do CPR. 2) Do CPR in prone position... And hope there is someone like OP...

  2. Heparin Math.....HELP

    Kitesurfing bum replied to mandaf88's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    This is scary. Student or 20 year veteran.... We all have something to learn and need to be

  3. Neo/Levo

    Kitesurfing bum replied to LNRN11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I've never heard of this either... I'm curious to hear the rationale for it. If volume is the concern, why not just concentrate the bags and infuse/titrate

  4. Med Calcuations

    Kitesurfing bum replied to newgradpedsnurse's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Don't stop asking questions!! If you have a smartphone there are tons of apps you can use. Math is much more difficult in real time... I just had an interview where there were 10 people sitting there...

  5. RN traditional v accelerated

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Yes, they are not for everyone. If you are not in a hurry to get you BSN, or just really like going to school for 8 years for 2 bachelor degrees than by all means go that route. I was willing to live...

  6. RN traditional v accelerated

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Ha... fun to meet another kindred spirit! Good move applying to FL... better wind and waves than Denver where I went! Yes, I can weigh in on the job hunt. I graduated May 2011 from a 12mo aBSN. Got a...

  7. RN traditional v accelerated

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Monnica's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    IF getting your BSN is the goal, then an accelerated program ought to be the only choice. Expensive and tough... But 1 year vs 3 for BSN is significant. I'm sure you could get into a program if you do...

  8. University of Pitt CRNA program

    Kitesurfing bum replied to jae05e's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I interviewed in Dec... heard back shortly after. Good luck guys, hopefully see you in the

  9. Advice for clinical rotations on ICU/Trauma/Stepdown ICU floors

    Kitesurfing bum replied to firefly101's topic in MICU, SICU

    You will have a blast, I remember my first clinical in an ICU. A lot of it may be over your head, but that's OK! It will be hard to prepare beforehand, but keeping a pad of paper and jotting down...

  10. How did you become a Critical Care Nurse?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good points thus far. New grad residency spots are a significant investment for hospitals. They often require you to sign a contract to work for 1-3 years in order to get SOME return on their...

  11. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You asked for advice, I did not give it in a respectful, or even a clear way. I am sorry. From what I hear from successful SRNA's is that they have their ducks in a row prior to school.......

  12. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is it possible to know 100% of nothing? Wouldn't I just know.....nothing? Anyways... I never said your financial issue is not important, I think there are bigger themes underlying your post. Another...

  13. How did you afford CRNA school and do you have any advice for me?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    By the content/grammar I can't help but think someone is trolling.... I can't imagine someone being this irresponsible, and considering a career where you will be responsible for another person's...

  14. Vasopressor and Inotrope Titration Orders

    Kitesurfing bum replied to RN Nick's topic in MICU, SICU

    Interesting rates... A bit different than our typical doses. Is neo 20-80 mcg/min? Seems low especially with your high max rates for levo and

  15. New ICU Nurse: Wanting helpful tips

    Kitesurfing bum replied to RNbelth's topic in MICU, SICU

    Great attitude, I love that you are going above and beyond to learn! I would search the forum for CCRN review threads. While a lot of it may be over your head at this point, it will apply to you, and...

  16. Inquiry about breaking bad news

    Kitesurfing bum replied to Smamaghrabi's topic in MICU, SICU

    There is a common sense policy that clearly states that it is not within a nurses scope to tell someone they have cancer, interpret CT/MRI results, etc. I wouldn't want a nurse to tell my family or me...

  17. Fun and enlightening discussion?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to quirkystudent's topic in General Students

    The absolute most important thing I learned is to be receptive to advice, suggestions and criticism. That doesn't mean everything anyone tells you is right, but it enables people to make you a better...

  18. Insulin Error

    Kitesurfing bum replied to pglops9012's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Was it long acting insulin? Do you have parameters for holding scheduled meds? Did the pt receive any new medications? For a postop pt hyperglycemia can be as adverse as hypoglycemia. Whenever I...

  19. Proning ARDs patients

    Kitesurfing bum replied to catamounts303's topic in MICU, SICU

    1) Get a bunch of people in the room 2) get a bunch of pillows (or expensive pads) for pressure points 3) turn them over 3) a. Doing so without displacing ETT, lines, etc. is preffered. 4) repeat...

  20. So I've been accepted to a CRNA program! Yay! I start the program in about...

    Kitesurfing bum replied to mandssRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I don't get it didn't you need a letter from your manager? I got one from manager, educator and medical director, kind of hard to keep it a secret from that

  21. What do I need to know to be an ICU RN

    Kitesurfing bum replied to BlueBee's topic in Critical Care

    I've precepted quite a few new grads and seasoned med/surg nurses. From my experience, the number 1, most important factor is: attitude. You sound like you're on the right track and eager to learn....

  22. Mobile/Cell Phones at the bedside??

    Kitesurfing bum replied to nellymac's topic in Critical Care

    I use my phone all night long. Calcs, meds, texting people on call/charge/friends, music. Just don't be the loser who is playing games and not helping your team. Oh and we do have a policy.... Not...

  23. A Question RE: Nurses and Codes

    Kitesurfing bum replied to nurseclairebear's topic in Critical Care

    I respond to RRT's and codes frequently. When the team responds, I do not expect the floor nurse with 5 pts to know an extensive history, lab trends, etc. I DO expect them to have the chart pulled up...

  24. 12 Month ABSN Program vs 17 Month ABSN

    Kitesurfing bum replied to leroy221's topic in Nursing Career

    You walk out with a BSN either way.... Do it as quickly as possible. Mine was 12

  25. Who does Dental anesthesia?

    Kitesurfing bum replied to dopemup's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    http://temecula.patch.com/articles/man-dies-following-dental-surgery-in-temecula Makes you wonder what the outcome would have been with an anesthesia provider who wasn't the oral surgeon. Edit......