Floridanurse

Floridanurse

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  1. Floating of ICU RNs

    Floridanurse replied to braveheart's topic in MICU, SICU

    Have to agree. I myself had never worked the floor at my hospital prior to working in the ICU. I am used to the ICU's and am comfortable floating between the three units, but the floor and I am sick!!...

  2. How do you know...

    Floridanurse replied to PACU queen's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear PACU nurse, You are ready when you are inquisitive as you are. My only recommendation is that you make sure your hospital is willing to give you a good critical care class. If they will not/do...

  3. CCRN study aids

    Floridanurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Does anyone have any books, tapes, dvd, cd's they would like to sell to me for studying for the CCRN examination? If so, please PM me with your email and I will contact you ASAP.

  4. Education Advice Needed...way Pre-CRNA...

    Floridanurse replied to KVYEng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can check into accelterated BSN degrees for individuals with other degrees. Look at http://www.USF.edu I currently go there and know they have this program for those outside of nursing. I am not...

  5. CRNA school with young children

    Floridanurse replied to mama-rn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I chose to go back to school when my son was 6 mos old to get my BSN. He has no ideal mommy is in school. I did some of my classes online and would read while he plays in the sprinkler or with his...

  6. PDA or Laptop?

    Floridanurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Which would you say is the most useful as a SRNA? and why? Also, what software did you find most useful? Was it suggested by your program or did you get it on your own search for

  7. Another year?

    Floridanurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had very depressing news today. At the baccalaureate level, I have a 3.8 GPA, but in my younger days, I only cared if I passed. I found out the school I want to get into requires a B in A/P classes...

  8. Advice on GRE prep

    Floridanurse replied to MmacFN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I found this wonderful site through my search here: http://www.number2.com It has a free online review for the GRE. I will be utilizing this and some books I have purchased mainly dealing with the...

  9. Felony Record - can I still get a license?

    Floridanurse replied to mistirain3's topic in Nursing Career

    My understanding is that state boards take this under case by case analysis and determine if you can have a license. For example, someone who did something stupid when they were 18 and now is 42,...

  10. The best agency

    Floridanurse replied to TriniAngel's topic in Travel

    As a nurse of 12 years, my recommendation would be to talk to other nurses who have recently traveled (on here and in person). Those I have spoken to that have traveled extensively have told me it was...

  11. diprivan

    Floridanurse replied to ERERER's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    Diprivan is becoming less common in the adult ICU also due to the risk of symptoms like a stroke that are debilitating. It can put someone in a nursing home for life that otherwise would have...

  12. PEDS in Adult ICU

    Floridanurse replied to PHOEBE RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    If you are taking 3 ICU patients with one being pediatric. I would say this is very dangerous and I believe that the ratio of pediatric ICU nurse/patient is a mandated issue. Check the peds boards for...

  13. Essentials of Critical Care Orientation via AACN online...

    Floridanurse replied to Corvette Guy's topic in MICU, SICU

    I am an old nurse returning to the ICU and am currently in ECCO class and loving it. I find it very thorough. My question for you is: Were you provided with a printed study guide of the content. I...

  14. 2 new valves and a triple by-pass and hasn't woke up... !!

    Floridanurse replied to passing thru's topic in MICU, SICU

    Also note, how old and how small weight. I once had a patient take 5 days to wake up after surgery due to the anesthesia took so long to clear her body. She woke up at her neurologic baseline...

  15. Wolford CRNA School in Naples Pros/Cons?

    Floridanurse replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Wolford was with Florida Gulfcoast University until their recent split. I worked with a nurse anesthetist who graduated from Florida Gulfcoast and he was AWESOME!!! Even the CVOR circulating nurses...

  16. can I get a RESIDENCY LOAN from Teri?

    Floridanurse replied to micugirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also like to know these questions because on other boards I have read that you should borrow all you can while you have a verifiable income. My question is: Can you realistically borrow over a...

  17. Past Grades??

    Floridanurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello, I have been a nurse for 12 years. Until the last 3 years, I never had heard or knew of a CRNA. Now that I have worked with CRNA's, I have chosen to pursue this higher degree of learning. My...

  18. to sedate or not to sedate...

    Floridanurse replied to dfk's topic in MICU, SICU

    I currently work in an OR and work with many anesthesiologists. There are specific conditions in which we do not sedate prior to intubation, however they do use a topical anesthetic to ease the...

  19. adn graduate

    Floridanurse replied to mitch8lem's topic in MICU, SICU

    Most large hospital's have ICU internships and are willing to take new grads of any level of registered nurse. This allows the facility to train you how they want you to be versus teaching "old dogs...

  20. Mouthcare

    Floridanurse posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I am returning to the ICU setting after being gone for 5 years. One thing that has always bothered me was to see a patient with a dried out mouth. Some nurses are better at mouth care than others. I...