FOCKER0014

FOCKER0014

STICU; cross-trained in CCU, MICU, CVICU

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  1. Precepting in the NICU... Advice?

    FOCKER0014 replied to Amy3901's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    NEURO Icu or NEONATAL

  2. Palp pressure traumatic hypotension

    FOCKER0014 replied to dudemursestudent's topic in MICU, SICU

    Good articles however pretty dated.....2002 most of

  3. ICU hold in ED, baffeled

    FOCKER0014 replied to roses1130j's topic in Critical Care

    highly doubt his pao2 was 46 on a NRB with a o2 sat of 95%..I have seen it however usually it is inaccurate....they proabably obtained the ABG while on RA and NOT on the NRB....besides....intubation...

  4. Palp pressure traumatic hypotension

    FOCKER0014 replied to dudemursestudent's topic in MICU, SICU

    For starters..I have worked in a Surgical Trauma ICU for 6 years and was a medic for 4..I have NEVER had an instance where the MD's, Nurses, PA's or any other provider was comfortable with any sort of...

  5. GRE Help

    FOCKER0014 replied to TJFRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    mygretutor.com was a great site....helped out more than most books I

  6. Raleigh School of NA Class 2013...anyone??

    FOCKER0014 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey there, was just checking to see if any future classmates might be lingering out there. See you in

  7. Raleigh School of NA Class 2013...anyone??

    FOCKER0014 replied to FOCKER0014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    debbiesnacks....congrats...as I told someone earlier...still on cloud nine and it has been a month already...where did you work in Wilmington? I've been at NHRMC for 6 years in STICU, my wife 5 same...

  8. Raleigh School of NA Class 2013...anyone??

    FOCKER0014 replied to FOCKER0014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    slipngas....sounds like a great deal bro.....from what i hear, it will be the ONLY time we have to do a good debauchery beforehand...Congrats man...looking foward to

  9. What does an ICU nurse do exactly?

    FOCKER0014 replied to MJB's topic in MICU, SICU

    We give lots of drugs!!!!....(muhaaaaaaaaaaa----evil

  10. Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia interview

    FOCKER0014 replied to sammer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i applied to a total of 6 schools..got 3 interviews and two offers....and one waiting list.... by all means you should be applying to more than one.....ONLY if you have the means of going should you...

  11. when to start applying

    FOCKER0014 replied to gwapo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Depends on what schools you want to get accepted to. Programs start both Fall and Spring. Fom experience, the sooner the better. Also, applications take lots of time and money...waiting for...

  12. Raleigh School of NA Class 2013...anyone??

    FOCKER0014 replied to FOCKER0014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    you don't count...already knew about you....just kidding :)! I know of one other person that got accepted. She works in CTICU, i think at Chapel Hill. Got our RN-BSN online through Chapel Hill....I...

  13. advice for externship

    FOCKER0014 replied to gydget's topic in MICU, SICU

    Couldn't have said it better....when all things are equal...ie NO EXPERIENCE.....personality, people skills, etc...will get you the job. ACLS, although would be good...it could also get you in some...

  14. ICU Interview

    FOCKER0014 replied to Rodke's topic in General Nursing

    ICU is a great job however BE VERY CAREFUL....ED and ICU nursing is COMPLETELY different!!!!! I cannot stress that enough...Make sure you can differentiate between the two. I am on an interview...

  15. BSN Question

    FOCKER0014 replied to biblepoet's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    agree with 2033.....unless you want to get managment experience or go for a MSN/PhD..then there is honestly no point in getting a BSN...experience will get you a RN job before education

  16. Dade Medical College

    FOCKER0014 replied to Yesenia01's topic in Florida Nursing

    Personally, have not heard of it. However I would NEVER pay $60,000 dollars for an associates degree... ABSOLUTELY NOT...!!! I am not even paying that much for my masters in anesthesia. Check out...

  17. science classes taken within 5 years prior to start of CRNA???

    FOCKER0014 replied to gwapo's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Would argue that it is a good idea to take a science or two however it does depend on where you apply and your overall strength of application. I haven't taken a chem since 1999 and was accepted....

  18. what is my chance of getting an interview?

    FOCKER0014 replied to BlackRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    BlackRN, Was not trying to play down your experience. It is great experience. I am ONLY stating that SHOULD you get granted an interview BE PREPARED to explain your float experience. MOST...

  19. Highest temp you've seen?

    FOCKER0014 replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    109.9 core temp....would not go any higher...head bleed patient....never seen anything like

  20. what is my chance of getting an interview?

    FOCKER0014 replied to BlackRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    By far not the expert but you should...would say though if you do be sure to justify your float ICU experience....most schools know that float nurses DON'T ordinarily take the sick patients as the...

  21. new grad starting in SICU, how to prepare

    FOCKER0014 replied to hltau's topic in MICU, SICU

    wow......although what everyone has said is good.....please please DO NOT ATTEMPT to do all these things....you will be SO freakin caught up in trying to remember everything and forget the more...

  22. MILITARY NURSE VS CIVILIAN NURSE ... who will get the job?

    FOCKER0014 replied to cookie91's topic in General Nursing

    Very opened ended question. An officer in the military WILL have experience and a four year degree anyway. So the real question is what type of experience does each canidate have. Military...

  23. Is a Bronchoscopy needed for pt who chokes on dinner?

    FOCKER0014 replied to CrabbyPatty's topic in MICU, SICU

    agree with Craig...unless the patient is demonstrating worsening symptoms there is no point to do an invasive procedure which could create more

  24. Raleigh School of Nurse Anesthesia interview

    FOCKER0014 replied to sammer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats....if you accept the admission offer we will be classmates! can't wait to start...I'm still on cloud nine...and i found out on nov 6th!!! Enjoy and maybe I'll see you in

  25. Countdown to Raleigh interview

    FOCKER0014 replied to sammer's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    your clinical question is based upon your experience...ie....DO NOT tell them you have used a piece of equipment that you have never used before, same goes with drips and drugs....know you receptor...