Kiwi BSN, RN

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    Open Heart ICU

    Kiwi posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    How is it looked upon for new graduates to apply for work in an Open heart unit? Did any of you go directly into an open heart ICU after graduation? Do you know of a new grad who did? I'm a senior and...
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    Endoscopy nursing interview

    Kiwi posted a topic in Gastroenterology

    Hi! I am an experienced critical care RN. I have an interview in a couple days for Endoscopy. I'm interested in the position because I have seen many completed at the bedside in the critical care...
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    Open heart ICU

    Kiwi posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    How is it looked upon for new graduates to apply for work in an Open heart unit? Did any of you go directly into an open heart ICU after graduation? Do you know of a new grad who did? I'm a senior and...
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    TPN with no filter, etc.

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    In this thread, I my question is threefold. It involves a bag of TPN possibly being hung with no filter, a nurse that does not like new grads, and a new grad. Last weekend I had to give report to a...
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    Valsalva maneuver

    Kiwi replied to rn4cicu's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, first you lift up the seat. Gather mentally-stimulating reading material. Sit down. Take a deep cleansing breath, prepare yourself, and go at it.......... j/k Just hold lips together and blow...
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    relationship blues-school or love

    Kiwi replied to changed1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    changed, check out this thread: https://allnurses.com/forums/f16/single-srnas-93159.html?highlight=single unfortunately, the quote from the movie "the shining": "all work and no play makes jack a dull...
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    Anesthesia School Help

    Kiwi replied to lsucrna04's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This was a great website while it lasted. Maybe it was a class
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    huge juggling act with time as the enemy

    Kiwi replied to joli's topic in First Year After Licensure

    joli, I am glad I'm not the only one. I have had THE WORST day! Everybody has been talking down to me like I'm a nobody. Today I verbally stated to my boyfriend that I don't like being a nurse. I hope...
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    Tranquilizer dart

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Upon reading this excellent article from The Onion... http://www.theonion.com/content/node/44692 I am asking (while trying to keep a strait face), what do you think is in a tranquilizer dart? What on...
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    Tranquilizer dart

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

    You have a point. When interviewed on the need for an occasional tranq dart, he stated with a grunt, "Take the day they left me in a temporary holding cage while they cleaned the display habitat....
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    Tranquilizer dart

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

    It was amazing to me that the Gorilla himself actually enjoyed the occasional tranq dart. What a junkie! To circumvent the dilaudid, succs, diprivan - and demonstrate attention-seeking behaviors so he...
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    CRNA & NP: Advantages??

    Kiwi replied to JiffyGriff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Excellent insight
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    How many of your patients didnt survive anesthesia?

    Kiwi replied to summerdaze's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Sorry, but per TOS on allnurses.com the anesthesia providers on this site can't give medical advice. It does sound as though you have different variables that could affect your plan of
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    texas crna's

    Kiwi replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    OP: use the PRE-CRNA FORUM.
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    Thomas Jefferson Program

    Kiwi replied to rose234's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Use the PRE-CRNA forum.
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    CRNA Board Review

    Kiwi replied to tmobsnmsrn's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Did you find out anything? It just seems like with all of the advances in anesthesia in the past 10 years that you might have to complete a program again to stay competent. What do you
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    CRNA accused of sexual misconduct

    Kiwi replied to subee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    this has turned out to be a very interesting
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    CRNA accused of sexual misconduct

    Kiwi replied to subee's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :roll ROFL!!!!!! We all know how double F bosoms necessitate being lifted in order to apply those darn green and red leads! Simply put, this matter looks like somebody forgot to do the whole "all...
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    December graduates

    Kiwi replied to NCgirl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :yelclap: Lots of hugs and prayers coming your way! :icon_hug: :icon_hug:
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    December graduates

    Kiwi replied to NCgirl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    i am so proud of you guys. please know that you are totally inspiring to me! i love how you keep all of us hopefuls updated on your educational experiences by discussing clinical topics, anesthesia...
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    Nurse Anesthetist mentioned on Dr. Phil!

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Today (12/9) one of the topics on the Dr. Phil show was "epidurals". I'll try to recall the gist of it... One of the guests was talking about how she and her Nurse Anesthetist were planning her pain...
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    You opinion - When are you no longer a new grad?

    Kiwi posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I graduated in May '05, and occasionally somebody on the unit will call me a new grad. I work in the ICU, and I understand that orientation is longer. Just wondering the general consensus on when you...
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    You opinion - When are you no longer a new grad?

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in First Year After Licensure

    haha! this is true. no i'm not offended by it. just wondering your opinion on when a new grad isn't a new grad anymore, hehe. now, acheiving "experienced nurse" status is another
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    Cutting Balloon cuffs

    Kiwi replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    You mean...neuticles?
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    Cutting Balloon cuffs

    Kiwi replied to jewelcutt's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :chuckle