limaRN BSN, RN

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    tell me about your most embarrassing job interview!

    limaRN replied to ohmeowzer RN's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Had an interview for CRNA school. It was a panel interview. One interviewer asked if I had ever shadowed a CRNA. I replied, "yes, I shadowed Brian (name changed) and he went to this school... a while...
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    Where are the new grads in ICU?

    limaRN replied to kika72's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got hired as a new grad into an ICU/CCU in NH but I also did my senior internship there and that had everything to do with why I was hired. One I my coworkers who couldn't find a job in New England...
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    goody goody nurse gets in trouble ??

    limaRN replied to Rendered's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    If the med surg nurses were qualified to care for the pts and they were the ones who were supposed to be covering your breaks and you gave them report which they felt was adequate to care for those...
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    v tach vs. v fib

    limaRN replied to violet_violet's topic in Cardiac

    You can still defibrillate v tach (synchronized cardio version if there is a pulse). V tach is more uniform, regular in nature and is wide complex. V fib looks like little squiggly lines some...
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    CRNA Satisfaction for Creative Adrenaline-Junkies?

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

    What makes you think you can't do open heart cases as a CRNA? I know of several that do. Also, if you're worried about being "belittled" by an MDA you can always work in an independent practice...
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    CRNA Satisfaction for Creative Adrenaline-Junkies?

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

    What makes you think you can't do open heart cases as a CRNA? Not every CRNA does but some
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    Pacemakers

    limaRN replied to cvnurse1's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I turn the rate down gradually for that reason (that if there is no underlying rhythm the pt could be asystolic). So I agree with the
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    CSC Exam

    limaRN replied to limaRN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Yeah I used the CSC exam materials on the AACN website. They were very good- 3 DVDs total with PowerPoint presentations. It was about 12 hours total of the recorded CSC review course from NTI in 2008....
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    Trying to get into CRNA School in the Boston area

    limaRN replied to JFK10's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I applied and was accepted at NEU. My stats are: gpa 3.92, new gre score 151 quantitative, 160 verbal. 3 letters recommendation; 1 from ICU supervisor, 1 from RN coworker, 1 from intensivist PA....
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    Low Tidal Volume Alarm

    limaRN replied to SterlingArcher's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah we need more info. What type of ventilation mode was the pt on? What sedation were they on and what tiler score were
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    is your efficiency misinterpreted as lazy ?

    limaRN replied to gloryfied's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It doesn't sound like you're lazy it sounds like you're efficient!! You have excellent time management skills and it shows! If you're concerned about others viewing you as lazy because you're just...
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    ER Nurse Attitude

    limaRN replied to Chlometov's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I have SO much respect for ER nurses. I'm an ICU nurse and I could not do the ER because of situations like this with frustrating families! Yes, I am pulled an many different directions where I work...
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    Need a simple answer!

    limaRN replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

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    Tattoos in healthcare

    limaRN replied to savoytruffle's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    I work in an ICU and several of my coworkers have visible tattoos on their hands and wrists. As long as it's not offensive nobody really seems to care. I can't wait to get my first
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    Need a simple answer!

    limaRN replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Longer than that. You will need ICU experience of at least one year to get accepted to a program. That being said the majority of applicants have several years of ICU experience usually the least is...
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    Nontraditional Nursing Jobs?

    limaRN replied to piggypop's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    How about IT nursing? Are you good with
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    how hard is CRNA school?

    limaRN replied to nyyfanRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you are deterred by the fact that it will be difficult then it's probably not the career for you. Why do you want to be a CRNA? What type of RN experience do you have? If you are really interested...
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    winter weather...slip slidin' away

    limaRN replied to ktwlpn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah, I have to agree with Kyrshamarks on this one. The facility/ facility management should try to clear the parking lot for safety but this is not the nursing supervisor's responsibility. I live...
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    Becoming a nurse with scoliosis

    limaRN replied to MsPebbles's topic in Nurse Disabilities

    I have scoliosis with a 35 degree curve and a 20- something correction- and s shaped curve and rather obvious. I wore a back brace for approx 2 yrs. I've been an ICU nurse now for nearly 3 yrs and...
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    NEED HELP STAT!! How to tell a 10 year old his parent will die? He is on his way!

    limaRN replied to Trilldayz,RN BSN's topic in General Nursing

    Esme that is an amazing
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    Pulmonary issues BPAP vs Vent

    limaRN replied to Connie Belculfine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    The device can, in fact, go to upwards to 60lpm. Not as high as I originally thought but higher than 8-10 lpm. If you could only achieve 8-10 lpm why not just use a mask? The high- flow uses...
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    Pulmonary issues BPAP vs Vent

    limaRN replied to Connie Belculfine's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    You can have 45-79 Lpm In a high flow nasal cannula which is different from bipap and a vent. You can also adjust the % of O2 with that as well. Not sure if that's what they are referring
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    How do you introduce yourself to patients? First name? Mr/Ms/Mrs X?

    limaRN replied to LillyFish's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I never give out my last name to pts at work for a safety issue. We have had pts and pts family memers contact nurses at home to harass/ ask them out on a date. I do not have my name on my badge and...
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    Fevers In CCU

    limaRN replied to Nursingbride12's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Nursingbride12- We used Tylenol at around temp 101.5 and several hours later at temp 103. At temp 103 I discussed with the PA the possibility of a cooling blanket. She wasn't to keen on the idea...
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    How old were you when you started CRNA school?

    limaRN replied to Nolander's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will start CRNA school in several months—25 at starting date and 28 at