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    New CCU/ICU nurse frustrations!!

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to MrsICURN14's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Being that ou have no prior nursing experience, it will take you a fairly long time before you are comfortable with everything. Just remember to see the whole picture of what is going on with your...
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    Cardiology III vs. master cardiology stethoscope

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to JessRNBSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Just remember if you don't know what you listening too then it doesn't matter what fancy stethoscope you have. I can hear murmur just as good with a disposable isolation scope as i can with my master...
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    St Mary's University CRNA starting 2015

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to jae05e's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I want to say I know of some that (maybe only 1, I really don't remember) were past 5 but not far beyond 10 - So many 12 ? idk - this a a rough guess,
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    Seeking advice

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to NurseK426's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If memory serves me right, ER will not count as experience for some schools. You'll need to do some
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    Torn - CRNA or not?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to FilAmICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Mayve I didn't word it correctly - I have 30K of personal savings and 30 K of loans left - Total 60K does that make more sense ? My tuition was like roughly 36 K for the entire thing. - If you call...
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    Not enough ICU experience?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Adventuretime's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Some people will tell you that only 1 year of ICU is enough and people have been accepted with only 1 year. Personally, I don't think 1 year is enough. At one year you've really only scratched the...
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    Torn - CRNA or not?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to FilAmICU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would consider shadowing a CRNA. Truthfully, the job itself is fun. I'm a SRNA but i f-ing love it. What i don't love is the politics of the Anesthesiology Vs. CRNAs, and who is better and how we...
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    How to develop ICU critical thinking skills and move away from being "task" focused

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to midnitej's topic in MICU, SICU

    Critical thinking skills can be taught or learned from a book. It's something that comes with time and experience. (this is just my opinion) I think critical thinking comes from a understanding of...
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    ECMO Ethics

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Kettek53's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You need to detach yourself from the situation. Some people are better at it than others. Being detached doesn't mean being heartless or cold, it just means keeping your emotions and feelings out of...
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    PVC and PAC in ECG rhythm

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to bruto's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Depends in what context they are occurring in. Most as themselves they are benign. Now if they start getting fancy and coupling and throwing some runs and stuff then you may wanna check some
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    Aspiring CCU Nurse

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Lillian11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I also forgot something to add and this is just something you'll pick up as you become a seasoned ICU RN. - Learn how to talk to people. What i mean is, learn how to not sugar coat things and tell...
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    CCU RN to CRNA

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to kool-aide, RN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I worked in a catch-all ICU, everything but cardiac. Then went to a major medical center in NYC and worked CCU. Spent equal time in both places before going to CRNA school, but most of my hardcore ICU...
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    St Mary's University CRNA starting 2015

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to jae05e's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    - Sent you a PM regarding you
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    Aspiring CCU Nurse

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Lillian11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Welcome. Best of
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    Aspiring CCU Nurse

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Lillian11's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    - Know how your drugs work and what you would want to use and why you would pick one thing over the other. - We give a lot of crap in the CCU, you really should know how each drug works and...
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    Are Doctor's in the operating room mean?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to INFJnurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you've worked as a nurse then you know the environment for the most part. All the same stuff goes on just like any other unit. As far as MDAs and Surgeons go, some are quiet and some aren't; some...
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    St Mary's University CRNA starting 2015

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to jae05e's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm currently a student there and I like it. If you want to know more then PM
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    our lady of lourdes CRNA

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Godsblessing2014's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Honestly, don't know much about it. I was going to apply there actually but changed my mind once I found it was located in Camden, NJ. Which happens to be one of the most dangerous cities in the US....
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    is it possible to get accepted

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to eternalbride's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'd probably start by getting better grades. Retaking some courses or taking graduate level courses. And get a bunch of certs, whether you need them or not. Pad the crap out of your resume, work at a...
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    Hopeful CRNA

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to Chic88's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got into school with a 3.17. I did poorly when I was first in college back in 2003 and had a 2.95 GPA at the end of my freshman year. I ended up going changing school for a bunch of reasons and...
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    CRNA with regional anesthesia program

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to jsmithncusn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    At my school we work in CRNA opt-out states. When we do our rural rotations we work at hospitals that are CRNA only. We get to do everything, including A LOT of regional and neuraxial
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    sheath removal P&P (femoral)

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to crsparks's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yeaaa. I don't think anyone is going to share their hospitals P&P as I believe they are 'confidential' -- Confidential isn't necessarily the right word...maybe proprietary? Idk. Either way someone...
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    Just got the call...moving from Med-Surg to the CCU.

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to CCNP-FL's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I mean it ask like, don't say anything stupid, unprofessional, cocky, etc. You are taking it to
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    CRNA school?

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to ecruz1820's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Uhhhh you are aware that you need to go to nursing school and get your bachelors and then have at least 2 years ICU experience to apply,
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    question about to CRNA school

    Da_Milk_of_Amnesia replied to rosedale4u's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Working is seriously