Smalltimore

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1. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Anyone else

2. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Good to know,

3. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm going on the 14th. I've heard there's a written test and a panel interview w a mix of personal and clinical questions but that's all third-hand info so who

4. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I'm not sure, I would give it until the end of the week and then maybe call or

5. UMD CRNA 2019

   Smalltimore replied to Spierre9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I did too! 3 years in the micu at a large academic hospital, 3.8 gpa, ccrn, have done some safety and qi

6. ICU Question about central line infection control

   Smalltimore replied to Benj2610's topic in Critical Care

   In our ICU all patients get a chg bath unless contraindicated. Bedside RNs change all central line dressings except for PICCs. Our vascular access RNs place and manage those

7. is this common practice?? IV tubing laying on the floor

   Smalltimore replied to wearingmanyhats's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

   I wouldn't be ok with a few feet of IV tubing lying on the floor, although I don't know that it necessarily increases the risk of infection if there are a couple of feet between the patient and the...

8. Student Final Placement in ICU

   Smalltimore replied to paperbag_panda's topic in Critical Care

   I did my final practicum in a MICU so I don't have advice specific to cards, but I would highly recommend it if you're interested in starting out in critical care. You will get a chance to practice...

9. Choosing a critical care job

   Smalltimore replied to jamiemoney88's topic in Critical Care

   My two cents as a new grad who recently started in critical care: Go with the place that offers the best orientation/education and is the best cultural fit for you. I had to choose between two ICU...