firechalice

firechalice

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firechalice has 7 years experience.


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  1. Not sure CRNA is for me

    I graduated in December. I like being a CRNA. Most of the time, I kinda love it. It is somewhat routine. Hours drag by. Schedules aren't the best. Student loan debt out the wazoo! I'm planning to get my DNP in Family, open pain clinic and work...
  2. Indian Health Service Advanced Practice Nurses

    Great question! I am a CRNA and considering going to the one of the sites. Would love to hear from any other APRNs who have worked for IHS.
  3. One semester left and I'm scared I'll fail!!

    Okay Ya'll, I have just finished my next to last semester and IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!! This has been the worst semester ever in CRNA school! I haven't made a C yet but I think I did this semester. Grades will be in soon enough. Clinicals are going well...
  4. Any black male nurses out there?

    If you can apply to 2 or 3 then that'd be great. If you are accepted into all 3 then you can make a choice. Otherwise I'd go where I was accepted. Good luck!
  5. Any black male nurses out there?

    Ladyasheleyd, I agree with you. When others see us we are seen as black. When i see us, all I see is a beautiful black people full of diversity, different values, faiths, and creeds. We are different within our race because of culture--even down t...
  6. Any black male nurses out there?

    I agree, culturally, we are vastly different and when white Americans want to make a distinction then it may be mentioned that he/she is French, British, or German. There is not question as to whether or not Africans are black or whether are not they...
  7. Social sorority and nursing school.

    These wonderful people have made you out to be a very selfish person who gives a damn about your child. It is obvious that you have given this much thought and sought the opinion of other sorority members. Instead you are told that your child is fi...
  8. Social sorority and nursing school.

    Wow! Can I say cruxifiction! As bad as the Sarah Palin VP race for the White House. Oh but she was doing that for the greater good not for her own self interests. Makes for good reading though.
  9. Social sorority and nursing school.

    Hey, I'm a guy so not in a sorority but I know plenty of people who pledged and did just fine in school. Of course they didn't have children. Never the less being a mother does not negate being young. If you have a great support system at home and...
  10. Shortage of Primary Care MDs in US

    Looks like my decision pursue an MSN in community/public health and a MPH will pay off. From the sounds of the article, ANPs will definitely be in demand and fulfill some of the need. Isn't it exciting to be a nurse at this time! If we come together ...
  11. How do you center yourself before a shift?

    I try to make a routine that begins with ironing my clothes, then taking a hot shower with nice music playing (usually gospel or something very upbeat). I always pray while in the shower (a form of meditating for me). I then grab a quick breakfast li...
  12. Any black male nurses out there?

    I'm familiar with that area. I only worked at one hospital and then I was one of three AfrAm male nurses and the others were not in ICU. I was the only AfrAm male in any of the ICUs. Its challenging sometimes.
  13. Any black male nurses out there?

    You are correct there does seem to be more of our African brothers in nursing than African Americans. Also, ICU is a beast of a different color. There are very few AfrAm of any color, orientation, or gender. At least that's the case here in MD.
  14. Terrible clinical day, nurses don't seem to care.

    Unfortunately, this not reality.
  15. Should she tell why she's leaving?

    If she feels it will help then by all means do so. Don't burn bridges. I am facning a similar situation and decided that leaving without the parting shot is better.