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  1. Rapid Response Team

    darienblythe79 replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The RRT I belong to is piloting a research study looking at pt mortality/morbidity r/t response and utilization of this team. We have a dedicated code team already from the ER. ICU nurses do not...

  2. Cardiac Surgery Certification as a prereq

    darienblythe79 replied to darienblythe79's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have worked in a very high acuity CV Recovery Room for almost four years. We take care of everything from AV grafts to total artificial hearts. I think CCRN can be obtained after one year. Give...

  3. Cardiac Surgery Certification as a prereq

    darienblythe79 replied to darienblythe79's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Just an update. I took the CSC yesterday. Not too bad. It asks lots of hemodynamic questions related to patients emerging from anesthesia as well as weaning patients from the ventilator s/p cardiac...

  4. Has anyone taken the new AACN Cardiac Surgery Cert.

    darienblythe79 replied to big sweet life's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yea, I passed. I wasn't too bad. There were questions on a particular drug we don't use in my facility, but all in all not too bad. Know your valves inside and out. Best of luck to anyone else...

  5. Rapid Response Team

    darienblythe79 replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Not necessairly a rarity if facilities like mine are able to lead by example and by performing outcomes research on the efficacy of the dedicated team. There already is some research out there that...

  6. Rapid Response Team

    darienblythe79 replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I can certainly see why you would be

  7. Rapid Response Team

    darienblythe79 replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    What do you mean teaching comes from a high profile? Also, during crunch time we aren't playing what do you think. We provide inservices during down time etc. Patient care always comes first. I...

  8. Give me the edge & GRE help

    darienblythe79 replied to ivypetals's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I also used Kaplan book with CD. I was great and I raised my score 400 points. The CD has a practice test to start from and then it formulates a custom lesson plan that you work through at your own...

  9. Rapid Response Team

    darienblythe79 replied to Lukestar's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I work in a hospital in Houston, as part of a dedicated RRT, meaning the nurses on the team do not take patients. Our team consists of an ICU nurse, RT, 3rd year resident, and surgical intern, and is...

  10. Protocols for nitric oxide (NO) inhalation

    darienblythe79 replied to RoadRunner's topic in MICU, SICU

    I work in a large teaching hospital in Houston. We do have a protocol for NO, but it is for the use and titration of NO. We do not have any restrictons to who may be assigned to the patient except...

  11. Has anyone taken the new AACN Cardiac Surgery Cert.

    darienblythe79 replied to big sweet life's topic in MICU, SICU

    moon, I take the test in 1 week. what did they ask about post-pump hepatic failure. I am having a hard time locating info on it. What did you mean cardiac numbers? CO and CI? It is driving me...

  12. ECMO

    darienblythe79 replied to nrsen99's topic in MICU, SICU

    Our facility just had a success story. 29y F walked into the ED with plueritic CP and then collapsed. They placed her on ECMO for two weeks until a heart and double lung transplant was performed....

  13. CCRN, PALS, ACLS, what else can you get before applying?

    darienblythe79 replied to The Gunslinger's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    What about cardiac surgery certification(CSC)? It's new, and I haven't heard too many people speak of

  14. CVVHD - in over my head!!

    darienblythe79 replied to RN34TX's topic in MICU, SICU

    I completely agree with Suzanne. I work at a facility that only allows RNs that have been to an 8 hour class as well as have at least two full shifts of preceptoring with an experienced nurse before...

  15. Has anyone taken the new AACN Cardiac Surgery Cert.

    darienblythe79 replied to big sweet life's topic in MICU, SICU

    Dear moon, Are the questions like the CCRN? Heavy on PA caths

  16. Has anyone taken the new AACN Cardiac Surgery Cert.

    darienblythe79 replied to big sweet life's topic in MICU, SICU

    I will be taking it soon. I was wondering if anyone has taken it also. I am having a hard time finding anyine who has. If it is taken on the computer do you find out your score right away? Any...

  17. Buying a house and attending school

    darienblythe79 replied to DSAC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

  18. Buying a house and attending school

    darienblythe79 replied to DSAC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Does your wife work or will you be relying completely on fin aid? My husband works, but his job is 100% commission and he is only in his second year of his business. I am very concerned about the...

  19. Buying a house and attending school

    darienblythe79 replied to DSAC's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I too would like to get into a house before I start school, but I am afraid of hidden costs (first timers) and homeowner responsibility. My husband is adamant about getting out of our apartment. He...

  20. Prepare Yourself for Nurse Anesthesia Education

    darienblythe79 replied to fry.girl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with Sigma. I was able to boost my GRE score by 450 just using the Kaplan book and CD-ROM. It formulates a lesson plan just for you and you particular weaknesses while still refreshing your...

  21. Any Canadians move to the US to become a CRNA?

    darienblythe79 replied to Missa's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    My best friend is from Canada, Winnepeg specifically, and she has been a CRNA for six years. She attended Mayo as it was closest to home, but has worked all over the country. So far, Texas has been...

  22. anyone else get an interview at Baylor? Any advice from present students?

    darienblythe79 replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congratulations on your interview. Good luck, it's quite an endurance test. I will tell you some of the questions they will ask you involve interpreting 12 lead EKG, ABG and interventions to go...

  23. Support Wife&Kids while attending CRNA School

    darienblythe79 replied to snapster's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I have a good friend that started CRNA school this past August, and he has two children, a wife and her mother in his home. His wife works as a nurse but only on weekends. His youngest child was...

  24. texas crna's

    darienblythe79 replied to mjbsn2006's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I am currently looking to apply to both programs Baylor and UT this Dec '05. I have interviewed previously to Baylor and it was an eye opening experience because I really didn't know about the...