misscece

misscece has 10 years experience.

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1. Yes, another question about CRNA pay?

   misscece replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in SRNA

   The overall consensus is the same isn't it? It depends where you live and for whom you work. One thing to take into consideration is whether or not you will ever get a raise. Some starting pays sound impressive, but once you take into account the fac...

2. Why no NICU?

   misscece replied to goldens1's topic in CRNA

   The majority of my nursing experience (which was all critical care) was in a Level III NICU where I took care of the sickest of the sick neonates. When I made the move towards pursuing my CRNA, I made the choice to change gears and start working with...

3. Is it possible to titrate paralytics?

   misscece replied to Diprivan/Vented's topic in CRNA

   I'm sorry I didn't read all the postings that are attached but what do you mean by "he couldn't keep his airway clear"? If his airway could not be kept clear, neither sedation - and definitely a paralytic (which I would never give without an airway) ...

4. Army Reserve CRNA

   misscece replied to Johnfitz13's topic in CRNA

   Thanks but question isn't for me so I don't have contact with recruiters. Was just wondering in general what would happen in that situation and thought someone here might know :)

5. Army Reserve CRNA

   misscece replied to Johnfitz13's topic in CRNA

   Question - what happens if you sign a contract to become a CRNA with the help of the Army Reserve and then fail your boards?

6. Anyone have a "freak-out" moment?

   misscece replied to misscece's topic in SRNA

   whoa! that's a quick turnaround. i thought i was on a timeline but i think you've got me beat. why did they wait so long to tell you? good luck - once you get past that moment, it gets quite exciting.

7. Anyone have a "freak-out" moment?

   misscece replied to misscece's topic in SRNA

   thanks ready. there are a couple of people in my class who will be leaving their families as well - i can't even imagine what that must be like. i'm glad to say that i got over it and am quite nervous/excited about all that lies before me.

8. Anyone have a "freak-out" moment?

   misscece posted a topic in SRNA

   Hi all! Yesterday was my last day of work. I will be starting CRNA school in January and am taking the time between now and then to relocate, get settled, and spend a little bit of time with my family before the grueling life of a SRNA begins. After...

9. Who's going to Anesthesia school?

   misscece replied to jrec's topic in SRNA

   Applied to Florida Gulf Coast University and University of Kansas. Selected to interview at both. Interviewed and accepted at Florida Gulf Coast and will begin in January 2008. Will decline interview at Kansas in order to stay in Florida.

10. open visitation in the icu?

    misscece replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    i don't know - i've done both nicu and adult icu and i still say that adult visitors are a lot harder to deal with. for me, parents were mostly just afraid - imagine how petrifying it is to see your little baby with wires and lines everywhere - or t...

11. open visitation in the icu?

    misscece replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    if my unit had help - we have no techs, the charge nurse takes a full assignment and we often go without a secretary - i might have more time to work out a "partnership" with difficult families. however, when i'm running nonstop trying to keep my pa...

12. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    misscece replied to mistydave's topic in General Nursing

    south florida - new grads start out making about $21.50/hr. came in w/5 years exp at $27.50 and hour. can't buy anything decent here for less than $300,000. won't be staying here much longer.

13. open visitation in the icu?

    misscece replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    we have the visiting hours posted on the door of our unit - no security in front of the door but the visitors do have to ring a buzzer in order to be let in. unfortunately, this is the same door that everyone else swipes to get into so family member...

14. open visitation in the icu?

    misscece replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    i am sorry that happened to you. i also worked nicu for many years but i believe that parents are much more apt to let babies sleep. also, babies don't feel the need to "entertain" or interact with their company. i'm not sure what your dad's situat...

15. open visitation in the icu?

    misscece replied to misscece's topic in General Nursing

    let me clarify that i have no problem extending visiting hours in cases where the patient needs someone to keep an eye on them (dementia, trying to get out of bed) or when pt's are terminal. i can't stand following a nurse that allows people to sta...