Xsited2baNurse

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1. crna loan payment plan after graduation

   Xsited2baNurse replied to amber2brnbsnmsncrna's topic in SRNA

   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 1500/month in repayment. A friend of mine has 70k stude...

2. Ugghhh, another new nurse...

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Joe V's topic in 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 make get on my nerves, and it's very frustrating not...

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 do you have? ASN How many years of experience do yo...

4. Pre-CRNA grades

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Topher53's topic in SRNA

   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 look mostly at nursing and science courses and mi...

5. RN to BSN

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Tammitrubble's topic in Louisiana

   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 nursing ones?

6. IU health and the disappearance of evening shift diff

   Xsited2baNurse replied to libran1984's topic in Indiana

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

7. What's the nursing demand in Indiana?

   Xsited2baNurse replied to ArvinC EMT's topic in Indiana

   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 would just do what I could to find an RN-to-BSN pr...

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

   Xsited2baNurse replied to beccabeth741's topic in Louisiana

   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 vs. BSN. BSNs are preferred--they always will be. ...

9. October 2013 Caption Contest: Win $100!

   Xsited2baNurse replied to Joe V's topic in Announcements

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

10. Scared about a positive marijuana test

    Xsited2baNurse replied to scaredandconfused's topic in 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 license, why on EARTH would you go in for a pee te...

11. 26 yr old male considering a career in nursing (RN to CRNA) Advice please?

    Xsited2baNurse replied to RjSmithTec's topic in SRNA

    Is the field becoming overpopulated? Will I have issue finding something? Is 26 too old to begin a new career in this? -It's tough finding a job as a new grad; however, the jobs are there--even for a lot of us "measly" ASNs. Nonetheless, you actuall...

12. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Xsited2baNurse replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas

    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 route, but unfortunately, I just quite literally di...

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

    Xsited2baNurse replied to BOSS man's topic in SRNA

    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 and Calc...ish). The only ones that I've noticed...

14. Houston Hopeful Seeking Advice from Those in the Area

    Xsited2baNurse replied to Xsited2baNurse's topic in Texas

    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 or so of a coastline. And, two, by the quotes tha...

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

    Xsited2baNurse replied to BOSS man's topic in SRNA

    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! :)