Kiwi BSN, RN

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    CRNA Health Problems

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

    Here is an article from AANA on CRNAs and chemical dependency.
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    Interesting Read

    Kiwi replied to Pete495's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is a really unfortunate story. Is it a common risk for the epidural cath to go into a vascular space? I too am
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    major in biology...

    Kiwi replied to PennyLane_18's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Read the FAQ at the top of the page. It sounds like you've heard a little bit of this and that about the profession of Nurse
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    difference between Nurse Anesthetist and anesthesiologist

    Kiwi replied to lpnstudentin2010's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I asked the same question about a year ago, and got a lot of responses. Here is the thread. In general, be keen to who is posting a response to your question, as the web is anonymous and opinions are...
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    Research question

    Kiwi replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I really recommend undergraduate research. It sets you apart as an applicant. I met with a dean of an anesthesia school program, and she looked through my binder of research when we met. The research...
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    Applying for license - need Notary Public

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am in the process for applying for a license, but the directions say that a notary public must stamp my application, as well as witness my signature. How do I go about finding a notary public for...
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    Applying for license - need Notary Public

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    This is very useful info! I will try my bank (US BANK)
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    SRNA class web pages

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

    This is my favorite; I really like the webpage's design:
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    CRNA-hours, availability, schooling? lots of ?s

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

    Excellent
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    Feeling pretty darn good!

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

    Wow! Good for you...welcome!
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    Have any of you read the book "Ether Day"

    Kiwi replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just checked out the synopsis on Amazon. Looks very interesting. I've always wanted to visit the ether dome. Today I was taking a break from studying at the health sciences library and I saw a book...
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    CRNA independent states

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

    States opting out of requirement for physician supervision: 1) Alaska 2) New Mexico 3) New Hampshire 4) Minnesota 5) Nebraska 6) Iowa 7) Kansas 8) North Dakota 9) Oregon 10) Washington 11) Idaho...
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    Swan Ganz - lack of

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm starting to get applications for grad programs in NA. There is one that asks me how often I work with swan ganz catheters. In the ICU I am in, it is very rare to work with one. I've been told by a...
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    Swan Ganz - lack of

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

    Thanks!
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    Tricky homework questions - HELP!

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    Can someone please help me on these homework questions, I just don't know the answers and can't find them in my text book. 1) Which of the following statements by a client diagnosed with hypertension...
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    Tricky homework questions - HELP!

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for trying to help with these tough
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    What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

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

    I was referring to the original poster. It's just the premise of "I'll be a CRNA b/c it's the next best thing to being a doctor". It just seems that the original poster had bad experiences with the IT...
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    What is it like to be a CRNA ? How many hours a week ? Salary ? Time Off ? Duties ?

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

    nevermind
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    SRNA's!!! How hard is it being a student!?!!

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

    You're a riot! :rotfl: Gotta love
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    PICU procedure

    Kiwi posted a topic in Pediatric

    Today I interviewed for a position in a PICU. The nurse manager showed me an infant who was born with tricuspid atresia and was undergoing a procedure. It sounded like the nurse said the procedure was...
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    ? about ICU preceptors..

    Kiwi replied to blee1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here's a piece of advice - it totally depends on the individual. This week I interviewed for nursing positions in an Open Heart Unit, MICU, and PICU/Trauma. I disclosed my goal to 2 nurse managers who...
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    PICU procedure

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in Pediatric

    Yes, that must have been what she was referring to. Thanks for the detailed
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    Nipride drip and no MRI/MRA?

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    I'm a student and had a patient who was on a Nipride drip. I heard the nurses saying that she could not have an MRI/MRA while on this drip. Could someone please explain the rationale? Would the...
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    Nipride drip and no MRI/MRA?

    Kiwi posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm a student and had a patient who was on a Nipride drip. I heard the nurses saying that she could not have an MRI/MRA while on this drip. Could someone please explain the rationale? Would it change...
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    Nipride drip and no MRI/MRA?

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks! I'll look more into the pt's