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TennRN2004

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  1. now i know when the flu season begins. . . .

    TennRN2004 replied to Carotid's topic in Emergency

    I wonder how many governamental types, who do NOT meet criteria, were vaccinated? Hmmmm... That reminds me of Senator Bill Frisk from Tennessee, who is a MD, allowing some government officials the use...

  2. Should Pts. see ALL information in an Adverse Event?

    TennRN2004 replied to UM Review RN's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    I can see some of the reasoning behind this legislation. The only example I can think of to compare it to offhand, is that of restaurant reviews (now I know hospitals/restaurants is not a completely...

  3. Student Loan Debt

    TennRN2004 replied to Sweetpea00's topic in General Nursing

    I also have a BS in psych and went back to nursing school. Personally, I went back for my BSN, because in my area it is not that much more tuition wise, and I didn't want to fool with the hassle of...

  4. Open Heart ICU

    TennRN2004 replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Being a new grad with so much to learn is hard period, no matter where you go when you start. The 2 things I would look for when deciding where to work. (1.) Orientation length, and preceptor...

  5. Open Heart ICU

    TennRN2004 replied to Kiwi's topic in MICU, SICU

    Being a new grad with so much to learn is hard period, no matter where you go when you start. The 2 things I would look for when deciding where to work. (1.) Orientation length, and preceptor...

  6. GI Diprivan thread

    TennRN2004 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Rn29306, You're right that the resolution came through the TANA. The person I spoke with was discussing how the TNA convention went in whole, and that was one of the big things she remembered right...

  7. GI Diprivan thread

    TennRN2004 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Rn29306, You're right that the resolution came through the TANA. The person I spoke with was discussing how the TNA convention went in whole, and that was one of the big things she remembered right...

  8. GI Diprivan thread

    TennRN2004 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just in case anyone is interested, I was told today by a FNP who attended the TNA (Tenn Nurses's Association) national conference that the anesthetists in the state of TN got a resolution passed...

  9. Future Requirements for CRNA schools?

    TennRN2004 replied to DanRnWv's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I personally would like to see the education level raised to clinical doctorate, PhD, whatever we decide to call it. I just wonder though how the credentials of CRNAs will change? Obviously you will...

  10. BSN requirement for all RNs

    TennRN2004 replied to cindylousmith's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated with my BSN in May and I can honestly say I agree with parts of both sides of the debate. I did have the feeling as a new BS nurse that I didn't have competitive skills with the...

  11. GI Diprivan thread

    TennRN2004 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This is very scary Yoga! We routinely use Diprivan to sedate our vent pts in my MICU sometimes for up to 2 weeks. We recently had a suicidal pt who could not be weaned off the vent, and ended up...

  12. Propofol

    TennRN2004 replied to czipp's topic in Gastroenterology

    I work in ICU where we standardly use Diprivan for vent pts, as most of us agree, this is an accepted use of the drug. There is no way ever I would push Diprivan for a "conscious sedation" procedure,...

  13. Trauma/Critical Care NP

    TennRN2004 replied to trauma_junkie1's topic in MICU, SICU

    Have you looked into Clinical Nurse Specialist? They get a MSN CNS with the specialization being in any number of areas- one being critical care. I worked at a hospital in Atlanta who had one and she...

  14. UTC applications and TANA

    TennRN2004 replied to rn29306's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Rn29306. I PM'd you. Thanks for sharing your info with us!

  15. Nursing Model vs Medical Model

    TennRN2004 replied to Salus's topic in General Nursing

    "Nurses have the duty and the obligation not to be complicit in providing treatment that would harm a patient. However, I think the burden on any nurse who decides not to execute a physician's order...

  16. LOTS of Questions!!!!! Please stop in, if you can...

    TennRN2004 replied to susanna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I worked at a local hosptial during NS as a nurse tech. I got to know lots of people and the director on my floor was great about contacting someone for me to discuss my career goals with. I was able...

  17. LOTS of Questions!!!!! Please stop in, if you can...

    TennRN2004 replied to susanna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I worked at a local hosptial during NS as a nurse tech. I got to know lots of people and the director on my floor was great about contacting someone for me to discuss my career goals with. I was able...

  18. New Grad interested in CRNA

    TennRN2004 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I just graduated with my BSN and passed boards this month. I have already been accepted into the graduate school in my hometown (to get core classes done) and plan to do the nurse anesthesia...

  19. New Grad interested in CRNA

    TennRN2004 replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I know I have also heard some school will accept ER experience, but my school strictly accepts ICU experience only. I have talked a lot to one of my faculty that is on the anesthesia board for the...

  20. Interesting - new "bedside manners" test for med students -

    TennRN2004 replied to u-r-sleeepy's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I wasn't aware of this new test for med students. I posted what is below on a different thread when asked why I choose to nursing instead of medicine. This is part of my reply. (I was also thinking of...

  21. New Grad interested in CRNA

    TennRN2004 replied to TennRN2004's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My plan is to apply next November. By then, I will have about 18 months experience. If I get accepted for the May 2006 class, I will then have 2 years when I start. I do believe the school I am...

  22. Dnr In Icu

    TennRN2004 replied to gizelda196's topic in MICU, SICU

    If nurses aren't considerate and compassionate to families at such a terrible time, then who will be? You showed yourself to be an excellent nurse gizela, because you put your pts needs above all...

  23. Do new grads belong in the ICU?

    TennRN2004 replied to LadyBugLass's topic in MICU, SICU

    I too am a new grad going to an ICU position. I feel that it will be an excellent learning experience for me as a new nurse. I think what makes me nervous though is that fact the patients are so...

  24. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

    TennRN2004 replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    On the issue of going back to school for CRNA vs. MDA I can 100% tell you why my choice is to stay in the nursing profession and not become a MDA. Let me start by saying We do have a med school about...

  25. How do CRNAs/SRNAs benefit anesthesiology residents?

    TennRN2004 replied to HawaiiRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I see reading my post now it wasn't very clear on the whole senior nurse/junior doctor thing. What I meant is that by choosing to be a CRNA we are not trying to "legislate our way into being treating...