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  1. NGT on Upper GI Bleed?

    blucrna replied to Claudia89139's topic in Critical Care

    I've seen NG tubes to low intermittent suction for GI bleeds a couple of times on my unit. More often they have a sandistatin drip going though. heck even sometims both depending on the severity of...

  2. Reading/preparation ICU placement

    blucrna replied to lxpatterson's topic in MICU, SICU

    icufaqs.org is a good place to start. It was written by a micu nurse for new orientees. It has different topics that you generally run across and its an easy read. Some stuff might go over your head...

  3. Should I be concerned about my new CCU job

    blucrna replied to RNHURT's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I know thats stuff they go over in nursing school but i'd rather leave that to the pros. luckily we have a pharmacist in house 24/7 but this will be great experience for you in the long run. And im...

  4. how to get into CRNA school

    blucrna replied to ginaw623's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    CRNA Schools also has a lot of great information regarding pretty much every accredited program in the country. This will help if you have a certain school in mind because it lists entrance...

  5. A day in the life of a SRNA

    blucrna replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is an amazing thread! I was starting to get sucked into the " crna school is a warzone" vibe until hell000nurse posted their follow up response. I know i got this, and my year of ICU experience...

  6. Best floor for experience prior to ICU

    blucrna replied to sedation_season's topic in MICU, SICU

    Pacu can have some pretty unstable pts but most institutions don't consider it very much of a critical /intensive unit . That's why most crna programs don't accept it as

  7. FFP off the pump?

    blucrna replied to chris_mnd's topic in MICU, SICU

    We free flow our ffp from gravity (level 1 teaching hospital). You don't really have to worry about circulatory overload with

  8. Case Western Reserve University Fall 2012

    blucrna replied to RealNurse419's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck in the program guys! Be sure to post your experiences once things get

  9. St. Elizabeth's/YSU CRNA program

    blucrna replied to AltruisticRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    aaahhh i'm so sad to hear your experience was like that harvey! I currently work for St E's (great people)and i'm getting ready to transfer to our icu in a month. I was really looking forward to...

  10. CCRN make or break?

    blucrna posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    As i've been searching for tips to become a more competitive candidate for interviews, the big recommendation seems to be "get your CCRN". I was wondering how much does it really make you stick out at...

  11. First job out of CRNA school

    blucrna replied to MSICUNurse131's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    that sounds like the catch 22 of nursing. Everyone requires experience but nobody is willing to hire you until you have it. That being said, i'd agree with wtbcrna. I live in ohio and I always see job...

  12. CCRN make or break?

    blucrna replied to blucrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No that's not what I am saying at all.The second response was remarking as if i said "o i have no plans to sit for ccrn because it's too much time." I work at a lvl 1 trauma hospital and our icu is...

  13. Pearsonvue Trick - Does it Work Every Time? Part 3

    blucrna replied to Silverdragon102's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    i graduated last may from my bsn program along with 65+ others and our whole class can attest to the validity of the trick lol. It worked 100% so now i try to pass the word on to others. Thanks to it,...

  14. Average age of SRNA?

    blucrna replied to ICU, RN, BSN, B.S.'s topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's encouraging to hear of younger people in crna programs. I'm 23 now and have two more months until I can transfer to our icu (I work at a level one trauma hospital). Every time I mention my goals...

  15. Trying to decide on Program in Ohio!

    blucrna replied to BuckeyeNurse12's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm also from Ohio and putting my plan to get into crna school into action. I hear Akron and Cleveland clinic are good places but what about ysu/ st. Elizabeth? I currently work for them but cannot...