HyperTension

HyperTension

ED (Level 1, Pediatric), ICU/CCU/STICU

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  1. Bought their BSN?!?!?!

    HyperTension replied to HyperTension's topic in General Nursing

    Sigh, after a bit of research, there are sites that do this, and will target recently closed NLN Nursing programs. You can "buy" your GPA, letters of reference, heck, how much do you want to spend?...

  2. Sugamadex

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

    Here isa pretty good link with regards to the action / binding of sugammadex.

  3. Why CRNAs are here to stay

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

    Sigh.. why don't your just add some more gas to that lit match? Ok, I'm finishing off my BSN in 1 year, then on to CRNA. I have worked with both sides of the anesthesia coin and I have to respond...

  4. an interesting and somewhat ignorant article title

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

    It's traditionally not the doctors in the outpatient setting that are administering those medications, but they are the ones ordering them, with RN's (and sometimes LPN's) that are drawing up and then...

  5. Reasons NOT to be CRNA

    HyperTension replied to Terpole's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Welcome to the joys of medicine. I leve a very good general ICU / Open Heart position to go to the University of Michigan to develop contacts for medical school (ADN, with almost completed biochem....

  6. I don't get the MA deal...

    HyperTension replied to allthingsbright's topic in General Nursing

    In the words of Bill Engval.. "Here's your

  7. HELP! Arctic Sun and Cryoamputation issues

    HyperTension replied to Cynthia_S's topic in MICU, SICU

    We are just initiating mild hypothermia therapy for CVA / Cardiac Arrest. One of the sites that we have used for reference is a .pdf file from the University of Chicago, among others....

  8. Dry hands

    HyperTension replied to mamason's topic in General Nursing

    I usually go to employee health and they give me a bottle of whatever is "new" that protects your hands from

  9. "Just" a 2-year degree

    HyperTension replied to RNsRWe's topic in General Nursing

    Funny how people who don't have one think they hand them away for free. Stand in line and just because you want one you get one...no work, sacrifice, blood, sweat,

  10. Why did you take up nursing? What's your story?

    HyperTension replied to Joe V's topic in General Nursing

    My brother was killed in a terrible car/ motorcycle accident when I was 12. He was 18, just in the Navy for about 8 months. My parents were obviously devastated. I learned at that early age how...

  11. ADN -> BSN Programs.. Diploma Mill?

    HyperTension posted a topic in General Nursing

    Recently, my girlfriend (ADN as well) found a site that for approx. 12,000 can get her BSN from ?Bartlett University? I'm not sure if I have the name correct. Basically, from her 11 years of...

  12. ADN -> BSN Programs.. Diploma Mill?

    HyperTension replied to HyperTension's topic in General Nursing

    She is not looking for an "EASY WAY" or she would have not chosen nursing at all. Nothing about being a nurse is easy. We all know that. When looking at prices, a small child to support and no...

  13. Who draws up medication during C-section?

    HyperTension replied to pickledpepperRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    The RN can draw up anything. That does not mean they administer it. Two totally different

  14. ekg strips...need help!!!!

    HyperTension replied to KellieNurse06's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Heart blocks are easy to remember. I learned this trick many years ago from a long time ER MD. First degree- any pr interval longer than .20. Thats all. Second degree type one- progressively longer...

  15. Why do you love anesthesia??

    HyperTension replied to np_wannabe's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am currently working on my BSN, with the next step being accepted into a CRNA program. I will tell you the same thing I told a husband and wife anesthesia team (MD) in our open heart program......

  16. I Am Back

    HyperTension replied to yoga crna's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    And welcome back sir. It's nice to have you among other back in this neck of the

  17. propofol infusion syndrome

    HyperTension replied to john 1947's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    As an RN who works at a pretty decent general ICU, I have yet to see anything similiar to the events as described. By no means is that saying that it won't happen, just not to me / or my coworkers as...

  18. ICU Preference during BSN Completion -> CRNA

    HyperTension posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    While I type this, I'm trying to thing of a proper title for this thread.. I'm currently working in a general ICU, as part of the open heart team as well as a ICU nurse for about 3 years now, with 2...

  19. ICU Requirement and CRNA Programs

    HyperTension posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Welp, let me start with the background that I have: 1.5 Years Level 2 ED (Including charge), 1 year at U of M Emergency (Including Motts Children's), and 4 years of general ICU, including open heart...

  20. Swan Lines

    HyperTension replied to 2ndChance's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    When I transitioned from the ED to our general ICU, one of the nurses (32+ years in ICU) told of me the best way to monitor your unstable pt. is "No BP, no PeePee". I very quickly learned how right...

  21. What's going to keep you motivated????

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

    Alot of interesting a varied rationale for moving on towards / achieving CRNA, some of which I can relate towards, and others not so much. Lets talk about the money. Yes, I will be the first to admit...

  22. Lidocaine prior to IV start?

    HyperTension replied to WVUturtle514's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I feel that alot of it for me is personal vs. patient preference. 90% of the time, I'm able to get the IV placed on the first attempt (adult and peds). I have run into individuals who request...

  23. Zoloft???

    HyperTension replied to grannypatches's topic in General Nursing

    Just because one is on a SSRI, SSNI, ect, ect that does NOT mean that that individual is incapable of being an nurse. I take adderall for ADHD.. so

  24. Pay Scale for Flight Nurses?

    HyperTension replied to student4ever's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I just left the "U" (Michigan), and I know that they pondeing entering into negotiations regarding that (and for good reason), but at the time, they (flight nurses) were still listed as a clin. 3...

  25. Lowest blood sugar...?

    HyperTension replied to Mr.N8's topic in Emergency

    ::chuckles:: "Low" on the accucheck monitor, 5mg/dl by CMP/Chem-18. I did note some snoring respers, and a "slightly altered LOC". 3 amps of D50, and 2 hours later, discharge instructions were...