Zaphod

Zaphod BSN, RN

ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA

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  1. Albumin/fluids and svr

    Zaphod posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Ok, open heart RN's. Does Albumin increase SVR? Do isotonic solutions increase SVR? I was under the thinking that Albumin does, but was assured otherwise. Thank you guys and

  2. PMHNP

    Zaphod posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Can anyone help me find PMHNP pograms in the souheast. Specifically ones that have mosly long distance classes and of course on site clinicals. There are none in florida as most are placed on...

  3. Example of student schedule for UM CRNA program.

    Zaphod replied to JaviP's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ive only had 1 online class and i am in the 4th

  4. University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

    Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Take research and adv.prac.concepts in the summer if you can. Save money . Thats all i can

  5. Kentucky Opts Out

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

    awesome, continue to contribute to

  6. How many hours a week do you average?

    Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    as much as I need to..or until I drop:) usually 2 hours on light days upward to 16 hours before

  7. How many hours a week do you average?

    Zaphod replied to sfmarina's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wow..thats sounds chill compared to my program..Clinicals tuesday to friday 6-5PM, class Monday 12-7PM and tuesday 3-7PM.. so clincal about 40 hours and class 11

  8. BS to RN to CRNA...more difficult than I thought?

    Zaphod replied to smf5083's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    May I add that by the time you apply many of the CRNA programs would have probably switched to doctorate. Mine is switching this year and will be 3 1/2 years in duration and will cost over 100K..so...

  9. difficulty of CRNA school

    Zaphod replied to ginaw623's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree..apples and oranges. I believe it is much more difficult to become an MD than a CRNA, however with that being said I believe there are many CRNAs on par with MDAs since the time spent in...

  10. Chances with 2nd Bachelor's from Accelerated Program?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    There are a ton of Bio and Chemistry majors in CRNA programs. I have a Molec.biology/Biotech as well as Fine Arts degree +a BSN, so you wont feel isolated:) Focus on becoming an ICU rockstar more than...

  11. SRNA BLOG

    Zaphod replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you Iceman for starting this thread. Im in CRNA school right now and I hope its worth it in the end. Im kind of dissapointed to see that in most locations the residents do the blocks, which is...

  12. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try the universities you will be applying to. Some will allow you to take classes(limited #of credits) as a non-degree

  13. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    1000 is ok-you might still get in as you have good grades and good experience. Try to find a course thats common for most of the schools, like reserch and patho or pharm-it will make a differenc when...

  14. Some Advice before applying..

    Zaphod replied to mr.e01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I dont know if thats a good or bad GRE score-I took the old version, but everything else looks good. 1 semester of Orgo wont hurt-but you know there are ususally 2 Chemistry classes as a prerequisite...

  15. Pain practice

    Zaphod posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I would like to know if many CRNAs work in pain practices and if they do how would you describe their role? I will most likely get a post masters cert in FNP and get both CRNA and FNP certified. After...

  16. Pain practice

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

    It seems it is one of a kind-I have been unable to find a similar program elsewhere. Im more specifically interested in learning the interventional part of pain managment-but my school has very...

  17. Pain practice

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

    Thank you WTB, didnt realize this was an

  18. Fluid bolus with BP 140s/100s?

    Zaphod replied to mochamonster's topic in MICU, SICU

    Low urine output tells you pt is dry. The BP is up because of tachycardia-compensatory to maintain cardiac output. CO=HRxSV. Fluid bolus should help, but pt may even need more-have seen up to 10L...

  19. Is nursing school bad for my health? Will it be the same as a nurse?

    Zaphod replied to emptyboxcars's topic in General Nursing

    not just stress, but hospitals are unhealthy to be in. no natural light, rsome radiatio exposure, might have to go hungry and not pee for 12 hours. Do not by any condition accept night shift-that has...

  20. Ever Think Nursing Might Not Be Enough?

    Zaphod replied to FattyMateo's topic in Nursing Career

    you havent even worked yet to decide RN is not enough. Work in an open heart unit for a while before you decide that nursing doesnt require extensive knowldege of

  21. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What do you mean. 4-6 hours is not that much, some peope were sleeping in the school library during finals. every semester is different regarding clinicals versus class time-Im just giving you a...

  22. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It really doesnt have that much to do with the material-which is pretty massive. As I said the difficulty is the actual training, being in OR early, care plans, being on call, learning the practice of...

  23. Is CRNA school as difficult as people said?

    Zaphod replied to SlyFoxRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah, super easy.. ? JK, it is doable but it is not the classes it is the training and the hours that are exhausting. CRNA school has a way to weed out over confident people, and yes you will study at...

  24. Ortho nurse or transplant nurse?

    Zaphod replied to Abbachri's topic in Nursing Career

    Transplant.you will learn

  25. should I stay or move for pre-crna

    Zaphod replied to tswim's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The unit you are on sounds like good