MediHawk

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1. I Need Money For Crna School!!! Heeellllppp

   MediHawk replied to hojimma's topic in CRNA

   Like most folks might suggest, try the Federal loan programs or scholarships that might be available. Otherwise, I would depend on Stafford loans. There are subsidized (interest free) and unsubsidized (non-interest free) Stafford loans. You should...

2. All CRNAs need to READ this

   MediHawk replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

   I agree with your post. There is a much higher level of academic rigor within a medical school curriculum that far exceeds what most people could tolerate. And, as you stated, this is the reason why only the brightest students are accepted. On the...

3. Is it okay to go to a community college?

   MediHawk replied to Chloe8043's topic in SRNA

   I personally feel that this is not a problem. Some excellent students that I've met in college began in the community college setting since it helped them to prepare for a more rigorous academic setting within the university. It takes the edge off ...

4. Do I really want to become a CRNA?

   MediHawk replied to wildfire2098's topic in SRNA

   I feel that prestige plays an enormous role in the work that we do every day. There are many individuals that spent countless hours in school--i.e., physicians, nurse practioners, CRNAs, etc. and they deserve the respect they receive. These folks a...

5. Help! need advice please..new RN job offer

   MediHawk replied to kendel's topic in Career Support

   This is a win-win situation for employment. There's nothing wrong with accepting both positions; however, it is wise to play your cards correctly by informing both employers that you are trying to determine which job you wish to accept. You'll have...

6. Is this acceptable behavior from a nurse?

   MediHawk replied to luvmy3kids's topic in General Nursing

   I've witnessed this treatment of people in an emergency room and it sickens me to think that some people fail to treat others the way they would expect to be treated. Some doctors, nurses, and techs use the chaotic nature of the emergency room to ex...

7. Getting all worked up in ICU

   MediHawk replied to pie123's topic in General Nursing

   The experience that you'll get from those codes will certainly help you advance. This is one of the most exciting aspects behind ICU, even though it can be quite exhausting. Also, I've always enjoyed the amount of work that you can put into one pat...

8. Do Nurses Eat Their Young?

   MediHawk replied to Brian's topic in Relations

   I've worked in a variety of settings since college--from research settings to clinical settings to office settings. And, to be honest, I've noticed that every profession is tough on their newest members, particularly those that are much younger. Th...