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  1. anesthesia for organ harvest?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I read a thread in the OR forum that talked about organ harvesting and it confused me. The original poster talked about how eerie it is when anesthesia cuts off their machines and leaves the room (and...

  2. How can you say you're not paid well?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    Slobgob - funny, ha, ha :angryfire

  3. How can you say you're not paid well?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to malusport's topic in Emergency

    "Could someone please explain to me why a physician can make a 6 digit-plus salary and the nurse who is the next highest level of education in the hosptial only starts out a couple of dollars higher...

  4. Depression amoung OR nurses after organ harvesting

    lifeLONGstudent replied to redding6's topic in Operating Room

    Hope this helps yes it does! thanks. Sorry if my ? seems a little basic - I am starting my second career and nursing school starts next month. I appreciate you taking time to reply.

  5. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    lifeLONGstudent replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    the red stuff was for the poster who was glad to live in a blue state and vowed to never live in a red state again... :chuckle i was supporting my red state! i don't want to offend anyone (collegues...

  6. Anesthetic for Bone Marrow Harvest

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

    It was a free standing (hospital was across the highway) out patient oncology clinic & versed (conscious sedation) was a no-no. Matter of fact, even when we do them on inpatients in the hospital,...

  7. Depression amoung OR nurses after organ harvesting

    lifeLONGstudent replied to redding6's topic in Operating Room

    "procurement is over and anesthesia has long since left the room. It is very quiet in the ORs" What does anesthesia do during a harvest? Sorry to sound niave, but if the patient is clinically 'dead',...

  8. Anesthetic for Bone Marrow Harvest

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

    The biggest thing to remember is that they're drawing off up to a liter of bone marrow in about 30 minutes or so. I had no idea that they took that much Bone marrow... yikes. I am rethinking my...

  9. does your hospital hire new grads for ICU/CVICU/SICU, etc

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in Texas Nursing

    Does your hospital hire new grads for the critical care areas (not counting ED)? What type of training do they provide? Would you recommend it? Pros/Cons? Do you know if they make you sign a 1yr, 2yr,...

  10. does your hospital hire new grads for ICU/CVICU/SICU, etc

    lifeLONGstudent replied to lifeLONGstudent's topic in Texas Nursing

    thanks for the reply. I will contact them as the time

  11. Buying a house and attending school

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

    A house can be a great investment, but it can also be a tremendous liability. I tend to be more conservative with money and I just think that "what if" you got into a house and later discovered that...

  12. PE and R. to L. atrial shunt

    lifeLONGstudent replied to -Emma-'s topic in MICU, SICU

    It's been 2 weeks. Can you tell us more: what happened, what did you all discover,etc. thanks for sharing/teaching

  13. "Are you saved?" How do YOU deal with these types of questions

    lifeLONGstudent replied to porterwoman's topic in General Nursing

    it all boils down to freedom of speech. they have the right to ask you the questions about salvation, but you also have the right to not discuss it. personally, i am offended by the millions of...

  14. Which bank is best for alternative loans?

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

    For the original poster (we are both going to TCU), TCU raised tuition from $640 per hour to $689 per hour, so that makes our school VERY expensive (I am in undergrad, not sure about grad rates). I...

  15. Anesthetic for Bone Marrow Harvest

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

    Heart, What did you use, how did it go? I know this is after the fact, but I'm still curious (since there were no replies to your question). Thanks for sharing,

  16. what makes a good clinical (student) ?

    lifeLONGstudent posted a topic in General Nursing

    Nurses, What things do you think are the most helpful to the student in clinicals - I am not talking about PDAs or technical stuff... I am talking about getting along with the nurses while in their...

  17. PTT & APTT - Differences?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to kate930's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    What is the antidote for heparin overdose? Ffp What is the antidote for too much coumadin?Ffp Sorry, maybe that was not so funny. We had a patient earlier this week with a pt of 92 (yes, ninety two)...

  18. EKG simulator

    lifeLONGstudent replied to WildShot's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    cool web site - --

  19. Plano, Texas

    lifeLONGstudent replied to par72's topic in Texas Nursing

    Try to email teeituptom - that nurse works in ER at PLano. It is an HCA facility and therefore pay is NOT great as a rule (I work at a different HCA hospital down the road from Plano). Plano is in an...

  20. Which agencies are the best?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Malt123's topic in Agency Nurses

    Which agencies do you recommend in the DFW area? Why do you recommend them? Which ones have you had bad experiences with (if you want to type what happened, I am sure the readers would appreciate you...

  21. What Nursing school are you in? Show your pride!

    lifeLONGstudent replied to straba's topic in General Students

    tcu (ft worth, tx) accelerated bsn may 05 - aug

  22. Allheart orders?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to Mika8's topic in General Nursing

    I need to order a stethascope - who do you recommend? I have looked at allheart's web site and their prices seem fair, but I am not going to order if it takes 12 weeks! thanks

  23. Help!!! My Interview For The Anesthesia Program Is In 1 Week. Any Last Minute Tips?

    lifeLONGstudent replied to NEE-NEE GIRL's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks Nitecap for the in-depth answer! I printed this and put it in my file for when my time

  24. Motorcycle burn!

    lifeLONGstudent replied to sarahmarion123's topic in Burn

  25. RSI meds

    lifeLONGstudent replied to thanatos's topic in Emergency

    You can't fix dead. & "vomidate." Kevin, I like your choice of words: "you can't fix dead". :chuckle Pearls of wisdom to remember. Mind if I quote you?