CRNAwanaB

CRNAwanaB has 7 years experience and specializes in Peds ICU, ECMO, IABP.

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1. ECMO

   CRNAwanaB replied to 3230's topic in PICU

   We have very good results at my facility which covers NICU and PICU ECMO cases. Our stats are very good compared to the national averages.

2. Is 26 too old to go back to school?

   CRNAwanaB replied to anouk's topic in General Nursing

   Are you serious?!?! 96 isn't too young to go back to school. If it is something you want to do, do it! Live life without regrets.

3. My husband won't let me do bed baths

   CRNAwanaB replied to HeartsOpenWide's topic in General Students

   This is from a man. RUN. Do not pass go, do not collect two hundred dollars. If this is such an issue, he has serious posessive issues and you will never be able to enjoy your job and life without wondering how he will percieve it. You won't be abl...

4. Is it just me, or are nurses pushy?

   CRNAwanaB replied to firstyearstudent's topic in General Nursing

   I remember coming out of nursing school. I was idealistic about the whole thing. Kind of the way you think you leave school with all sorts of knowledge and realize on your first day that you don't know squat and won't for about five years. The "re...

5. UT Arlington

   CRNAwanaB replied to tracimom's topic in Texas

   Apply to more than one, hope, pray, and have patience. It took me three runs for an ADN program 7 years ago with a 3.5 GPA. I was about to give up and go to police academy (much to the chagrin of my wife), but I got in on #4 and have never regrette...

6. New PICU RN

   CRNAwanaB replied to RNNPICU's topic in PICU

   Everything is negotiable. Go to HR, mention your interest and desire to stay with them, but you do not want to be tied down for 18 months. Mention the nursing shortage (nicely) and that there are lots of other jobs available. Tell them you will tak...