CardiacDork

CardiacDork MSN, RN

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  1. We are dynamic beings

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello my fellow nurses, student nurses, aspiring nurses, and other viewers.Recently I came to terms with the fact CRNA was not what I wanted for my life. This was a difficult process because for so...

  2. We are dynamic beings

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    That is awesome. I truly enjoy explaining topics to others. Glad to know there are others that enjoy

  3. H&H trending down...why??

    CardiacDork replied to emm13's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    8.9? Oh lord he's gonna die. Massive transfusion protocol STAT!!!! FFPs Cryo and PRBC now

  4. We are dynamic beings

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Word for sure! I feel so much more at peace now that I've come to terms with my real thoughts. I'm not sure if I want to remain in the ICU whilst I'm obtaining my NP. I've thought about case...

  5. We are dynamic beings

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Have shadowed both NA & NP. Came to the conclusion that anesthesia is not what I want. I personally feel more freedom with my decision to go the NP route. I've also came to the realization that I...

  6. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork posted a topic in General Nursing

    Once upon a time ... thoughts of a stressed out nurse. Once upon a time in a land and time far far away. A fellow classmate, maybe in his 40's used to tell me to prepare for my 20's. He said it would...

  7. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I still manage to party, trust me But yes I'm having a hard time

  8. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    I really appreciate everyone's support. I know this is a process in the works and really starting to do what I wanna do because it makes me happy not because it impresses any group of...

  9. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    This really made me think, obviously I'm by no means a scientist. But I do have this true and genuine passion for science. I cannot really articulate it into words but I love love LOVE science. I mean...

  10. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Hahaha. No worries on the typing errors. I'm making some typos and errors as well, attributed to similar

  11. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    Wow thanks for this analysis. Really I never thought about it this way and you really helped to put things into perspective as to why I'm possibly feeling a certain way. You're right, I do plan. I am...

  12. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    What is a 5 and 10 year planner? And you're right, it's NOT a failure and thank you for bringing up that word because that's exactly how I feel... but I'm beginning to shed those feelings. I'm just...

  13. What nursing field is best

    CardiacDork replied to Dewater4's topic in General Nursing

    I am coming to understand that I don't like the icu as much as I have told myself I do. Or perhaps I've become to dislike it's true nature. The pride of taking care of the sickest patients isn't worth...

  14. Once upon a time.

    CardiacDork replied to CardiacDork's topic in General Nursing

    It's a lot simpler isn't it? Than I'm making it out to be? I know that, but I think being honest with myself is the first and most difficult step. I'm not sure why, I guess because my type A...

  15. SPECIALIZE

    CardiacDork replied to Mekayla23's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen plenty of new grads blossom in ICU. In fact, I've seen a few floor nurses ask to return to the floor or not make it and get sent back. I used to be a floor nurse and although there was some...

  16. SPECIALIZE

    CardiacDork replied to Mekayla23's topic in General Nursing

    I've seen plenty of new grads blossom in ICU. In fact, I've seen a few floor nurses ask to return to the floor or not make it and get sent back. I used to be a floor nurse and although there was some...

  17. Interview With The Most Influential Nurse Of Our Time -

    CardiacDork replied to DavidBeckerCCRN's topic in General Nursing

    "What was the most challenging aspect of being a bedside ICU Nurse for

  18. SRNA living situation

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

    Nice. Thanks for your post. I'm leaning towards finding someone that has a room I can rent. Ideally I'd like to find perhaps a house that's rented out to CRNAs or other professional students such at...

  19. SRNA living situation

    CardiacDork posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Anyone ever live on campus during CRNA school? Do professional graduate school programs such as CRNA offer on campus living? I am wondering if this will be cheaper. Also, do CRNAs program tend to...

  20. Real Talk

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

    Follow up: I got a 97.10% on my

  21. Gift for Preceptor

    CardiacDork replied to Joelle66's topic in General Nursing

    Thoughtful and hand-written letter. I still remember my first preceptor ever, and how she believed in me. This was back on the floor. Then in the ICU I went through two preceptors that questioned me...

  22. Real Talk

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

    Undoubtedly took one of the toughest chemistry professors in the STEM department. Not one person finished their exam. Thankfully he knows his exams are extraordinarily hard and has a second portion...

  23. Non opioid pain options

    CardiacDork replied to JBMmom's topic in General Nursing

    IV Tylenol is great in certain conditions and scenarios. At my facility IV Tylenol is preferred to have an anesthesia or pain management sign off. It can be overridden by the resident but it entails...

  24. The Underestimated Benefit of Ancillary Staff

    CardiacDork replied to Ashley Hay, BSN, RN's topic in General Nursing

    A confused patient should get a 1:1 sitter not a 1:1 RN. 1:1 RN needs to be reserved for the sickest patients. ECMOs are 2 Nurses to 1 patient. The ECMO Nurse and the ICU Nurse. CABGs should be 1:1....

  25. Real Talk

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

    Never thought about this! Wow, what a good investment. I kept beating my head into the wall the first few weeks over the silliest questions that could have been resolves within minutes with a tutor,...