PaSSiNGaS

PaSSiNGaS MSN

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  1. Just Squeaking By

    PaSSiNGaS replied to JoJoGirl's topic in General Students

    If you really want to turn this around and try fixing what you're missing or need help with I will be willing to assist

  2. Help fellow Nurse Educators! When are new nurses ready for IABP, CRRT, etc.?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to CindydH's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You're the only one on the unit that knows the machine because your managers and leaders refuse to train others because of an arbitrary time

  3. Books for new ICU Nurse

    PaSSiNGaS replied to NurseLys1994's topic in Critical Care

    Send me a PM and I can provide you with some

  4. University of Miami SRNA starting 2017

    PaSSiNGaS replied to tnk11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I finished the program at THE U and would be happy to help you all in anyway possible. Feel free to PM me if you have

  5. Help fellow Nurse Educators! When are new nurses ready for IABP, CRRT, etc.?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to CindydH's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Waiting 2 years for CRRT is laughable. No reason you need to wait that long. Talk to your staff, see what they feel comfortable with. I understand nurses are on their own for a lot of daily care...

  6. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hey thought it would be fun since I have some time tonight to answer any questions you all have about whatever. I've been a CRNA for 4 years and do every type of case except OB and transplants...

  7. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    A great book is by Constanzo "physiology" lippencotts illustrated pharm is a good starter

  8. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    1. If you got a good grade on your Ochem then I would not retake or take biochem 2. As long as you got good experience handling really aick cases with multiple comorbidities then i wouldnt worry...

  9. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    1. Your GPA is fine I wouldn't go back and retake anything. Regarding the GRE, I have no clue what a competitive score is since it has changed from when I took it. 2. Yes I would take the CCRN. Some...

  10. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    I prefer a Mac but it's all personal

  11. Holy Cow! What Now?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to qaqueen's topic in Critical Care

    I would suggest applying to a real ICU then. One where you will actually be trained as an ICU

  12. Holy Cow! What Now?

    PaSSiNGaS replied to qaqueen's topic in Critical Care

    You need to step up and be vocal. Tell them you want sick ICU patients and not the step down junk nobody else

  13. Aortic stenosis

    PaSSiNGaS replied to glitterglamRN's topic in Critical Care

    Might want to read my post and that article again. I stated you get a decrease in CPP due to a drop in after load. The article states just that. "CFR correlates better with the hemodynamic indexes...

  14. Aortic stenosis

    PaSSiNGaS replied to glitterglamRN's topic in Critical Care

    Okay so with Aortic Stenosis you have a LV outflow obstruction which leads to diastolic dysfunction in the LV. This causes wall thickening in the LV because of the increased work of it to push...

  15. Beta blocker vs Calcium channel blocker for AF

    PaSSiNGaS replied to zzyzx's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Beta blockers are class II antiarrhythmics. They block automaticity and slow AV node

  16. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Sorry but but I too worked in a large level 1 trauma center and been down to the ER and yes while they may manage some ICU patients I can guarantee they are not the sickest ones that you would see in...

  17. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Short answer, NO. You may find some schools that will accept it but they are very few and far between. You will get better experience for CRNA school by working in the ICU

  18. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Huge difference. Can't even really answer your question but a very different set up in

  19. Pacer spikes not showing up monitor

    PaSSiNGaS replied to Lev's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Honestly what does it matter? As long as the rhythm is there and the pacer is capturing and/or sensing appropriately it doesn't matter if you can see spikes or

  20. Aortic stenosis

    PaSSiNGaS replied to glitterglamRN's topic in Critical Care

    Look up the physiology of aortic stenosis and what is the most important aspect of coronary perfusion pressure. You can actually give any drug to a patient with AS but there are definitely better...

  21. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Schools that don't teach a CRNA to practice independent or not teach you how to place central lines and blocks are worthless. Do your research before applying and don't apply to schools that don't...

  22. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Actually CRNAs operate very different than anesthesiologists. We actually take care of patients and provide anesthesia. We don't just sit in the lounge and drink

  23. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Your professor is an idiot and doesn't know what he's talking about. I'd love to see the research he got that percentage from. I started in the ICU and most CRNAs I know started in the ICU and we...

  24. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    Yea, don't get me wrong they do get to make some decisions but its all based on protocols. I worked in a CVICU and while I felt like I had all the autonomy and made decisions on my own it definitely...

  25. Ask a CRNA any question you want

    PaSSiNGaS replied to PaSSiNGaS's topic in Critical Care

    The question may be genuine but that doesn't mean the person can't do their OWN research. I am here to help but a post asking about two TOTALLY different careers shows me they have done ZERO...