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  1. PACU nurse applying for CRNA

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

    Do you not have to have a certain number of current hours in an ICU before you can even sit for the CCRN? If PACU hours count then disregard this

  2. Nurses do you love or hate your job?

    skipaway replied to angelcarmichael's topic in General Nursing

    Loved my job as an RN on a busy surgical floor Loved my job as an RN in a busy General Surgical ICU Love, Love, Love my job as a

  3. DNP in Anesthesia ONLINE

    skipaway replied to versed88's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maybe it's for current CRNAs who want to get their

  4. Adventures in the McDonald's drive-through...

    skipaway replied to Bumashes's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Great job. You're definitely in the right profession and you make us

  5. Emergency nurse to perioperative nurse

    skipaway replied to lnp0205's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, that's an average of 205 patients per day. No wonder you're

  6. So I have a question.

    skipaway replied to aniqueone1's topic in General Nursing

    Another perspective of the "glut of nurses" is that hospital systems are economically stressed too. They are putting hiring freezes in place as well as just not hiring as much staff as they should....

  7. Quick question about IV starts.

    skipaway replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in General Nursing

    I use Lidocaine on a daily basis. Sometimes, rarely, it can obscure a small vein and make the stick more difficult. I find probably 99% of patients are grateful to get lidocaine. I sometimes add...

  8. sharing some happy personal news

    skipaway replied to AmericanChai's topic in General Nursing

    I'm so glad for you and your daughter. You will be a wonderful nurse and advocate for all your patients. Good luck to you and your

  9. Sketchy propofol dosing

    skipaway replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    What was the RT's purpose cough*sarcasm*cough? Why didn't they lift the jaw and open the airway? Were they just there to watch the procedure and not the patient? Many states do not allow procedurest...

  10. Sketchy propofol dosing

    skipaway replied to canoehead's topic in Emergency

    or a

  11. How many years have you been a nurse?

    skipaway replied to rn4ever?'s topic in General Nursing

    7 years as a floor/ICU nurse....17 years as a CRNA. Plan to work another 20 til

  12. SO am I the only one who loves LTC?

    skipaway replied to SuesquatchRN's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Where do you all work? Hopefully you'll still be there when I need

  13. Does it matter if your LPN school was not regionally accredited?

    skipaway replied to RN543's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    To me, it would not matter if your LPN program was not regionally accredited. You'll have your RN from an accredited program and that's really what counts. But if you're worried, contact a few...

  14. Multiple wrist bands

    skipaway replied to cgSN2010's topic in General Nursing

    My issue with those bands is that they're always in the way when I need to start IVs. As a CRNA it drives me nuts. I'll get my scissors out and cut them all off, except the blood bracelet and the...

  15. CEU for CRNA online

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

    http://www.anesthesiaabstracts.com http://www.currentreviews.com (not online, but can do at home) http://www.anesthesiologyonline.com http://www.audio-digest.org (not online, but can do at

  16. Do you go to work when you have fever/cold?

    skipaway replied to northmississippi's topic in General Nursing

    Fever-No

  17. Fever and dying

    skipaway replied to honeybee888's topic in General Nursing

    What a lovely post.

  18. What are peoples thoughts on crnas

    skipaway replied to ITALY123's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wondering how you really know that you "love anesthesia"? Did you do a rotation in school or is it just a thought that you might like it? Suggestions in order of importance: Experience...

  19. quick SOAP note question

    skipaway replied to Nursing12345's topic in General Nursing

    objective

  20. Should I follow up?

    skipaway replied to Rabid Response's topic in General Nursing

    By all means, call and thank the nurse manager for her kindness and explain why you were unable to shadow that night. It will be an eye opener for

  21. Seeking Advice: First Job Out of Anesthesia School

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

    This is an oxymoron if ever there was one... I also suggest leaving the "nest." Look at facilities that offer a lot of surgical services, but without a teaching program. You'll gain the requisite...

  22. Did you become a CCRN before CRNA?

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

    The Nurse Anesthesia Profession wants people who are intelligent, go-getters, type A personalities who go above and beyond and don't just do the "minimum" to get in. Be proud of yourself and do the...

  23. What can CRNA's do when they get burned out of providing anesthesia?

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

    I do not know of too many CRNAs who have the problem of burn out. But if it happens to you....teach, become an administrator or chief CRNA. Also, of course there are many, many options for CRNAs in...

  24. Anethesia Assistant to CRNA

    skipaway replied to ruralgirl08's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Our AAs are not nurses here in the states. If they wanted to become a CRNA they'd have to go to nursing school and get their RN. Then they'd have to go to anesthesia school and sit for their CRNA...

  25. UAP walking all over me...

    skipaway replied to NurseLoveJoy88's topic in General Nursing

    One thing you can do is always preface your requests with the patient's name. ie...Mrs. Brown in 244 needs to use the bathroom. I need you to help her. This technique uses the patient as the primary...