mh0712 MSN, RN

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    Hope for all the people trying to get into anesthesia

    mh0712 replied to rolexcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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    Does the 1-3yr CC experience have to be full time?

    mh0712 replied to Ultraposh's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey I just wanted to add that I drove 90 miles one way- roughly an hour and a half for a year. It made me hate working because I was so exhausted, but it was so rewarding patient care wise since I...
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    Those who have started an independent agency...

    mh0712 replied to rolexcrna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, first off I am not a CRNA yet; however, I start school in August. I live in a rural area and know a few CRNAs that have independent practices and contracts. They all tell me they do better...
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    Any Advice for interviews at Texas Wesleyan and Newman University?

    mh0712 replied to BlondieRN0912's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Know your heart blocks, treatments for hyper kalmia, and chest pain protocol. It is nerve wrecking but they were nice to me even though I was
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    Highest PEEP you've seen?

    mh0712 replied to sapphire18's topic in Critical Care

    I saw a PEEP of 20 or 25 when a post op heart was bleeding. However, some really bad ARDS can get up there like yours. When it's so high like that they get so much Barotrauma. Those poor lungs
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    conscious pt terminal wean

    mh0712 replied to taylynnfree's topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey just wanted to add my input. I've had a few patients I have placed on comfort care, and it is difficult for me. However, I cannot imagine going through all some patients endure through and often...
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    Leaving the nursing field after 3 years

    mh0712 replied to Hacker's topic in Canada

    Sorry to hear you are leaving, but we will always be here if you need or want to come back. Granted I have never had any other "real" jobs aside from nursing, but I can say for 100% certainty that...
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    Stereotyping Male Nurses

    mh0712 replied to lvansick's topic in Male Nursing Students

    As a young male nurse in my early 20's I have to say I have met tons of male nurses and only two that were gay. Most people think it is awesome I work critical care and have an amazing job like I do....
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    Holding Antihypertiensives

    mh0712 replied to jamiejohnson2007's topic in Patient Medications

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    New to critcal care

    mh0712 replied to borchefski's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    When I started in ICU I had a difficult time managing tasks. However, I would organize my day and try to be goal oriented. Get your patients assessed ASAP. Know when they were turned last, urine...
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    Holding Antihypertiensives

    mh0712 replied to jamiejohnson2007's topic in Patient Medications

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    Choices (looking for CRNA's advice)

    mh0712 replied to Powertrip's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wanted to add that I am in a similar situation. I can either do a 36 month DNP or 28 month MSN- can't really narrow it down myself. However, one reasoning I look at is lost salary. In those 8...
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    What makes a CRNA school a rural program? Will I be able to get a job in a big city?

    mh0712 replied to Chris the Nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ok a program that focuses on rural crnas is one where crnas practice rurally. This is most likely smaller independent practice places. Murray State mentions that their program focuses on this. Namely...
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    Murray State DNP

    mh0712 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone applying for Murray State University DNP program this year? It's their first year for offering the CRNA
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    Which school to attend??

    mh0712 replied to westcoast1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just wanted to add that the student has a lot to do with outcome, but if the program is inadequate then even a great student may suffer. Ask to speak to some students about to graduate and see how...
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    Being a nurse who likes working alone?

    mh0712 replied to sakiohma's topic in General Nursing

    My aunt is an infection control nurse and has no patient interaction but mainly keeps up with employees. However, for me one on one interaction really helps me throughout the day. Worked in a small...
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    Murray State DNP

    mh0712 replied to mh0712's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got mine today as well! So excited, mine is Jan. 10th! I cannot wait to find out. I know you are going to do very well and will get in. Can't wait to be in the class of
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    Do I have what it takes to become a CRNA?

    mh0712 replied to cdbranch13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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    PVT worked passed NCLEX

    mh0712 replied to Philly_LPN_Girl's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    It worked for me as well! Congratulations of passing, the easy part is over! Now welcome to nursing!! This first year will be rough and dare I say one that is testing, but you can do it! Hopefully you...
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    Where do you work and do you like it.

    mh0712 replied to DixieGrace's topic in First Year After Licensure

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    Nursing Shortage

    mh0712 replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    I had a job and it was great but too small of an ICU. I applied north and south since the other hospitals were not as large or had financial trouble due to fraudulent billing. Left my awesome job for...
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    NG Tube

    mh0712 replied to EDNurse13's topic in Emergency

    No worries, we all have our weaknesses. I'm so sorry you feel a little traumatized by NG tubes. Yes in the ED you will put more down, but remember you are doing the patient a favor. Whether it is...
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    Nursing Shortage

    mh0712 replied to zack1110's topic in General Nursing

    Just have to add this. I work in the Knoxville area for a large company that owns multiple hospitals. After applying with little experience I had a job within two weeks, oh and I'm not even from...
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    Do I have what it takes to become a CRNA?

    mh0712 replied to cdbranch13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Caleb, it really sounds like you are determined and ambitious; however, you have yet to see nursing or the ICU. Nursing and the ICU are what make a student ready for the CRNA program. Number wise keep...
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    Which should I pursue?

    mh0712 replied to justin.d.duff's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds to me like the CVRU unit is best. I remember reading on a thread on a site where one school said it looked at this like an open heart unit. Just make sure you keep the patients longer than an...