Kiwi BSN, RN

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  1. Kiwi

    Open Heart Unit interview

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

    cjs, I'm curious about that as well. It would be great to at least get your stats in to the admission committee the first year around so they could offer a spot for '07 or tell you how you could...
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    Open Heart Unit interview

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

    Thank you both for your candid advice. Do you think it would it be possible for me to apply for N.A. school during the second year of my contract so that I could potentially start N.A. school after...
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    Why Mayo CRNA program is not top rated?

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

    The school that I am most interested was SECOND TO LAST on that stupid USnews report. Yet, 100% of graduates from that school consistently pass boards on their first try. In my opinion, whichever...
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    Video games calm kids before surgery

    Kiwi posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Have any of you tried this approach to relax pediatric patients before anesthesia?: http://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/12/09/hospitals.gaming.ap/index.html TRENTON, New Jersey (AP) -- Letting children...
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    Congratulations To Me........!!!!!!!!!!!

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

    Congratulations Craig! You are a big inspiration to me. Good luck as you transition and replace that "G" with a "C". YAY! :balloons:
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    It's a girl!

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

    Congrats, Tom! :balloons: I love the little one's name! Best of luck as you pass your finals and move to another
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    things I didn't learn in nursing school

    Kiwi replied to mygirlsmom's topic in General Nursing

    Never let a detailed, written care plan interfere with hands on experience with a patient. Go
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    Removing contacts

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in General Nursing

    Thank you all! This information was very
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    Removing contacts

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Nursing

    How do you remove contacts (hard AND soft) from an unconscious patient? I cannot find this information in my med-surg book.
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    Cincinnati-the wait is over!

    Kiwi replied to AmiK25's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    :balloons: :balloons: Congratulations
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    Med/surg

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

    what about
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    Demand for CRNAs in the northwest

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

    I wanted to respond because my ultimate goal (like 10 years from now) would be to move to rural Oregon and independently practice as a CRNA. I've looked into the outlook for CRNAs in Oregon. I've...
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    Medical school?

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

    Up until high school I had wanted to become a medical doctor. Instead I was encouraged by family, friends, music professors to get a degree in music (big mistake). To make a long story short, I...
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    First Day in OR

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

    Thanks for the laugh! I had "one of those days" at clinical today myself.
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    Open Heart ICU

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Gosh! That totally inspired me. Thank you all for your thoughts for new grads working in open heart
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    MTSA anyone??

    Kiwi replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I shadowed a student. E-mail Dr. Smith (president of college). I met the student outside his office at 6AM and stayed with her throughout the day. Are all of you all "early decision" applicants? If...
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    how to prep for anesthesia

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

    Pre-organic chem class was general chem 1&2. I've taken an overview course in orgo and
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    how to prep for anesthesia

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

    Because, organic chem, biochem, and physics are already incorporated into some Anesthesia school curriculums. I took some science classes this summer and really regretted doing that instead of an...
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    What does "up ad lib" mean?

    Kiwi posted a topic in General Students

    What does "up ad lib" mean????? I see this written a lot! I looked it up in the medical dictionary, and it is short for "ad liberum", meaning "as desired". But if a pt is not in distress,...
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    What does "up ad lib" mean?

    Kiwi replied to Kiwi's topic in General Students

    Cool! Thanks,
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    Correct answer to interview question

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

    Oops. I thought that the scenario was that you were already a CRNA and you were working professionally with an
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    Correct answer to interview question

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

    CRNAs do advocate, but anesthesia is different. You are not working UNDER the anesthesiologist. It's not like s/he is dictating orders to be checked off. CRNAs can medicate at their
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    Correct answer to interview question

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

    Why wouldn't you defend your
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    First test jitters

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

    I'm happy for you!
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    Stupid Question

    Kiwi replied to SleepyRN2B's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    There is a lot of difference in feeling nauseated while witnessing a brutal murder. The OR is a controlled environment and goal-oriented towards patient care! And no, not every American needs to...