Xsited2baNurse

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1. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   Xsited2baNurse replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   For those interested in how much the student loan repayment per month might be: One of my sisters went to undergrad, grad, and law school. She came out with 200k in student loan debt, and pays...

2. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Nurses Rock

   I'm a new nurse. Been on the job for about a month and a half now. I can't lie: I've never felt so stupid in my life lol. Fortunately, my preceptor's very patient with me, but all the mistakes I...

3. Nursing Salary Survey 2014

   Xsited2baNurse replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   Geographic location: New Orleans Pay rate: 23 base In which area / specialty do you work? Telemetry/Med Surg What type of license do you have (RN or LPN)? RN What type of degree and/or certification...

4. Pre-CRNA grades

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Topher53's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   From what I've read on here and around the internet, it just depends upon which school you apply at to attend. Some only look at the last 60 credit hours of school work, some look at everything, some...

5. RN to BSN

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Tammitrubble's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   Good to hear! I just recently applied there, and should be getting in; or at the very least, I meet all their criteria for admission. Did you have any extra courses to take above and beyond the...

6. IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

   Xsited2baNurse replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana Nursing

   Yes, it's true. Also, St. Francis got rid of their weekend differential. Healthcare in Indiana is tough right

7. What's the nursing demand in Indiana?

   Xsited2baNurse replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Indiana Nursing

   The hospitals in Indiana that pay the most are in Indianapolis. IU Health's starting wage for a new grad RN is 22.30. The night shift differential brings it up to 25/hr. Honestly, if I were you, I...

8. Charity SON graduates, how was/is your job search?

   Xsited2baNurse replied to beccabeth741's topic in Louisiana Nursing

   I have an ADN from out of state, and was just recently hired on at one of the New Orleans hospitals...as a new grad. What I've learned over the years is to not place too much importance on the ADN...

9. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

   We've all had this patient: green, febrile, monstrous, scary, and most importantly, shockable:yes: Happy

10. Scared about a positive marijuana test

    Xsited2baNurse replied to scaredandconfused's topic in Nurses Recovery

    I agree. I'm neither advocating nor opposing using this particular herb; however, seeing as how having it in your system would prevent you from not only getting a job, but also could jeopardize your...

11. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Xsited2baNurse replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Well, thank you for your input. I appreciate the honesty. And in all truthfulness, I was aware of the preference for BSNs over ASNs before I started my program. I wish that I could have gone that...

12. Which classes should i take at CC if I want to be a CRNA?

    Xsited2baNurse replied to BOSS man's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not all of those are required. It's just that from what I've noticed on quite a number of CRNA program websites, they tend to "recommend" having taken those classes before applying (minus the Physics...

13. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Xsited2baNurse replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas Nursing

    Thanks for the reply! The info was really helpful :) Actually I'd be moving there for, one, just to get out of Indiana. I've been here too long and need a nice, warm change of scenery within an hour...

14. Which classes should i take at CC if I want to be a CRNA?

    Xsited2baNurse replied to BOSS man's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Try going to aana.com. They have a complete list of schools that offer the program, and have links to their websites where they each outline their requirements. Good luck with your undertaking!

15. Which classes should i take at CC if I want to be a CRNA?

    Xsited2baNurse replied to BOSS man's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I've done quite a bit of research on the CRNA programs, and while even though each one has its own set of prereqs and preferences, most tend to require/prefer the following: 1 yr of General Chemistry...