PaSSiNGaS

PaSSiNGaS MSN

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  1. ORIF

    PaSSiNGaS replied to bailee4's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, happens a lot more than you

  2. Fluid bolus?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to robred's topic in Critical Care

    It honestly all depends on the IV access you have. If you have a large IV like a Cordis Introducer or something very large like a 9Fr or 11Fr central line you will be able to bolus fluids much much...

  3. Weaning Drips

    PaSSiNGaS replied to gonzo1's topic in Critical Care

    Don't take my criticism personal because I really don't mean them to be that way. Sometimes points need to come across strong to make others understand how serious their consequences can be. Nurses...

  4. Chances of landing an interview?

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

    You'll be fine. The NTI experience means nothing to be honest. The medical mission trip will make you stand out

  5. CRNA question for VCU

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Rn2023's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1. I would go back to ICU and keep gaining experience there 2. Score high on the GRE 3. To boost your chances and show them your GPA isn't a reflection of how you will do in graduate studies...

  6. CRNA masters program versus doctorate

    PaSSiNGaS replied to sj94's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You will get a job regardless of which degree you get. The only reason to go for the DNAP is if you plan on going into academics in the future. The issue with a DNAP though, is you will only be able...

  7. Weaning Drips

    PaSSiNGaS replied to gonzo1's topic in Critical Care

    In a way I'm glad you asked this question, but definitely think you asked it too late. If you were that patient how would you feel if you were paralyzed on the outside but wide awake on the inside...

  8. Surgical Trauma ICU vs SICU

    PaSSiNGaS replied to tinysnailRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you were hired at a SICU at a large level 1 trauma that will probably be the best experience you could get. Especially if they recover hearts in the SICU. Great experience if you ever consider...

  9. BIS monitoring and sedation titration

    PaSSiNGaS replied to JBMmom's topic in Critical Care

    If the order for a RASS is -4 then that should be equivalent to keep the BIS 40-60 and be in a good range for titration of the

  10. Infusion of Meds Question

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Ravenclaw_RN's topic in Critical Care

    Most meds are compatible with the small percentage of drugs being NaHCO3, Lasix, and some other rare combinations. In regards to a dialysis catheter they are some of the biggest gauged access...

  11. BIS monitoring and sedation titration

    PaSSiNGaS replied to JBMmom's topic in Critical Care

    Having a patient paralyzed and awake is not only wrong but basically malpractice in my eyes. BIS is used as a trend to determine the patient's state of consciousness. Like someone said anything over...

  12. Pharmacology 101

    PaSSiNGaS replied to dadaui66's topic in General Students

    Basically as a RN if you are giving a drug to anyone you should know how that drug works, why you are giving it and what can go wrong with it. Would you want a nurse giving your family member a drug...

  13. CPAP vs BIPAP

    PaSSiNGaS replied to NurseKnope's topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    So an easy way to think of CPAP when you're looking at a ventilator is CPAP=PEEP. CPAP is just continuous positive airway pressure that is always there so if you set it to 5 it will always give that...

  14. Pathophysiology Help Needed!!

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Nevergiveup_1's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    First thing you need to do is understand the actual PHYSIOLOGY of the liver. Read about how the liver actually works normally first then read the pathology of hepatitis and tie it into how it affects...

  15. ODU CRNA Program OChem?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to idk_futurecrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I didn't go there or know anything about the program but I would definitely recommend Ochem or Biochem. Just having that basic science foundation will help you tremendously. I will say Dr. Apatov is...

  16. Gentamicin Questions

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Mary3010's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Literally a simple Google search explains this. If you are asking for yourself or a family member who is being prescribed this drug or any drug I'd recommend speaking with your primary

  17. Is the nursing environment hostile?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to MRaza's topic in Male Nursing Students

    The "nursey nurse" mentality is horrible and pathetic to me. I recommend if you are looking at CRNA that you just get through your RN program, work a few years SICU or CVICU and apply. Just keep...

  18. LPN License Rejected Due to Failure to Disclose Criminal Arrest

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    Sorry, but if I was the working for the BON and saw this I wouldn't believe you. No offense, but someone doesn't just forget that they received misdemeanors on their record regardless of it being in...

  19. ED pharmacology course?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Kristy's topic in Emergency

    Medications used in an ED? That is a very very large variety of meds. I suggest rereading a pharm

  20. Disinhibited

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Crew2Nursing's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yep pretty common side effect with the elderly and even with younger

  21. Life in burn / trauma ICU

    PaSSiNGaS replied to BadAszFannyPak's topic in Burn

    This was one of the reasons I really hated doing Burns in the OR. Having that OR 80+ is no fun at

  22. Hitting a wall

    PaSSiNGaS replied to BodhiHeart's topic in Critical Care

    Tell them you are handling the situation and to focus on their own

  23. What procedures do CRNAs do regularly?

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

    It really all depends honestly. If you do a ton of trauma you will have higher resuscitation numbers, if you do alot of OB you will have higher epidural numbers, etc. Intubations can fluctuate as...

  24. What is cholecystectomy with grams?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Baubo516's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Its a Lap Chole with a IOC. IOC is Intraoperative Choleangiogram which means the surgeon puts a small knick into the common bile duct and injects contrast dye into it to see if there are any stones...

  25. Sigma Theta Tau International membership

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Saab93's topic in General Students

    This stuff doesn't matter one bit on a CV or