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  1. Research ideas for a DNP project r/t anesthesia

    WildflowerRN replied to Travis SRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes! cloth hats and infection

  2. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

    WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I checked into Wolford's 'rumored' regional accreditation process, but was unable to substantiate it. The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (where Wolford would get its regional...

  3. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

    WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wtbcrna, Thank you! I tried getting the same info from the COA, but was not able to. I appreciate you taking the time to do this. It's invaluable

  4. Changes to the Nurse Anesthesia Council of Accreditation Standards

    WildflowerRN replied to wtbcrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    wtbcrna, I've read both documents and do not see where COA requires NA programs to have regional accreditation. Can you please post a link to the new guideline?

  5. Intranasal Fentanyl

    WildflowerRN replied to nkochrn's topic in Patient Medications

    Yes, we use fentanyl intranasally in the ED for procedures, along with versed, narcan and ativan. We use a MAD (mucosal atomization device) that screws on to the end of a syringe. Works like a charm...

  6. After Nursing: Is There Life Out There?

    WildflowerRN replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in General Nursing

    Where ever your career leads you Viva, you need to write! You're a great writer. Write about your patients, your stories, the doctors and nurses you worked with in your career. Blog, essay, novel,...

  7. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    WildflowerRN replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The interview was very relaxed. They asked a series of personal and clinical questions. As far as the clinical questions, they only asked about things that I brought up, eg "What pressor do you use...

  8. Nurse with Disdain

    WildflowerRN replied to StuckInTheMiddle's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Apparently not written by an ER nurse. ER nurses send most of the crazy, needy, drug-seeking, system-abusing, perpetually-unemployed-who-use-the-ER-as-a-PCP patients home! Thereby saving the floor...

  9. Where are the new grads in ICU?

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

    btw, Parkland created the country's first nurse internship in 1957, and has it pretty much perfected. Parkland (and Baylor) are both level 1 trauma centers and university teaching hospitals. Parkland...

  10. Where are the new grads in ICU?

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

    Med/surg is NOT necessary to become a good nurse. If you have the drive, the desire, a modicum of intelligence and critical thinking skills - after a nursing internship, you will do fine in a critical...

  11. Social relationship with patient outside of hospital - is that OK?

    WildflowerRN posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Is it ok to exchange phone numbers, friend a patient on Facebook or to begin a new friendship with patients outside of the hospital? A nurse I work with did this recently and talks about it, like...

  12. Trying to decide on Program in Ohio!

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

    Jasmere1, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank you...

  13. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    WildflowerRN replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    RealNurse419, Can you tell me about the program? What's your schedule like? How soon do you get in the OR? What's the atmosphere like there? How are the professors? Are you in class every day? Thank...

  14. Agency Nursing as a 'New Grad'

    WildflowerRN replied to IKnowYouRider's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A continuously changing work environment is difficult - even for a seasoned nurse. Also, remember, your reputation will follow you everywhere. Even in a large, metropolitan city with many hospitals....

  15. The Excelsior College Distance Learning ADN Program: Facts, Answers, and Links

    WildflowerRN replied to Lunah's topic in Excelsior College

    I'm all for diversity in learning and alternatives to traditional learning, but you'll miss the comradery of nursing school. And that comradery gets you through some pretty crappy stuff that you've...

  16. NURSE work schedule

    WildflowerRN replied to Student Nurse_7's topic in General Nursing

    Depends greatly on your location. Many, many nurses work only 3 and are off 4. Great for many families, but also depends on the age of your kiddos. One of the beauties of nursing the is vast spectrum...

  17. Advice for dealing with addicts?

    WildflowerRN replied to garnetgirl29's topic in Addictions

    I feel your pain. Addicts will wear you out - body and

  18. NO LUNCH

    WildflowerRN replied to pm2rn's topic in Emergency

    Agreed. It does violate labor laws in certain

  19. What is the job market like for new NPs?

    WildflowerRN replied to tejon's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    I currently work with 3 different NPs who are working as RNs. Depressing. But I understand PAs are having an even harder time - less of a centralized, organized national

  20. You might be a night shifter if...

    WildflowerRN replied to beeker's topic in General Nursing

    You know all the places with a full bar at

  21. Case/CCF 2012 Interview forum

    WildflowerRN replied to statABG's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes, they are. Mine is scheduled for January 28,

  22. Wollford College

    WildflowerRN replied to Floridasailor's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MeTheRN, Thanks for your insight. It's nice to see a well thought out opinion from someone who knows about the

  23. Wolford College Fall September 2012 Class

    WildflowerRN replied to myoung193's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    TX-RN, I'm also moving from Texas to Naples! Any

  24. The humbling rejection letter.... what to do about it.

    WildflowerRN replied to ahSICURN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Statistically, odds are that you'llreceive at least one rejection letter. It is no way a comment on who you are as a person, your IQ, your insight, your nursing/anesthesia career. It's simply a...

  25. Restraints

    WildflowerRN replied to mindlor's topic in General Nursing

    That is technically a