Ekklesia

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1. OB Rotation is Hell

   Ekklesia replied to Cartman1532's topic in Male Students

   I have not made it to OB rotation yet, but I pick up some super-heavy bad-vibes whenever I go near the L&D dept where I work as a tech. They could burn a hole through my head with the way they stare at me. Just last night I had to go there to dr...

2. DNP required soon?

   Ekklesia replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral

   I don't want to speak for anyone else, but I took the post to mean that when physicians got (heavily) involved in anesthesia is when the salaries started to climb--even for nurse anesthetists.

3. Good Luck to all those w/ an Aug20 start date!!

   Ekklesia replied to GottaGetIn's topic in General Students

   Yes, good luck to all! I had orientation last Wednesday and Thursday and they piled on the homework already!! I've got 3 more chapters to read in the "Brunner book" (med-surg textbook) before tomorrow morning. I am so freaking happy and nervous at ...

4. DNP required soon?

   Ekklesia replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral

   No kidding. Especially since "little fish" answered his/her own question!

5. DNP required soon?

   Ekklesia replied to deadsoul's topic in Doctoral

   Good question, as I am wondering the same thing. Is "Hello, I'm Doctor Smith your Nurse Anesthetist" going to fly?

6. Proper Attire

   Ekklesia posted a topic in Male Students

   Just wondering what opinions are concerning proper attire while in nursing school, specifically on non-clinical days (b/c we wear our "scrub uniform"). On non-clinical/didactic days we are to wear "business casual" and (sometimes with a lab coat) and...

7. How much does a CRNA really make?

   Ekklesia replied to Imrnlil's topic in CRNA

   True. Nevertheless, I find this info interesting and can share in the discussion. I have talked to two recently graduated CRNA's and they both started out in the $120K range (Ohio). I also personally know a CRNA who has over 30 years experience and w...

8. My first code...WOW!

   Ekklesia replied to Ekklesia's topic in General Students

   Just got word...he is doing fine and being well cared for in 'the unit.'

9. My first code...WOW!

   Ekklesia replied to Ekklesia's topic in General Students

   Yeah, I'm pretty sure I want to work in an ICU. I am eyeballing the Acute Care Nurse Practicioner role (and CRNA of course), but am taking it one step at a time. I'd be perfectly happy as an RN in a critical care environment. Although, I am keepin...

10. My first code...WOW!

    Ekklesia posted a topic in General Students

    Right, so I experienced my very first code today. I'am a nursing student that works at a local hospital part-time as a tech. A gentlemen had reported to me that he was having a hard time catching his breath, but otherwise appeared ok. I went for the...

11. Student male Nurse today in L+D

    Ekklesia replied to Thedreamer's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Ian, you handled yourself very well and stayed cool, calm and collected. I hope I'll be able to do that if I experience that level of bigotry.

12. Advantages/Disadvantages being a male in nursing

    Ekklesia replied to wannabFNP's topic in Male Students

    LOL. I was interviewing at a "Big 3" car manufacturer for a temporary foreman position and was asked by one of the dozen or so interviewers what I was majoring in in college. I said nursing and they all busted out laughing, and started calling me "G...

13. Anyone sporting a beard?

    Ekklesia replied to Ekklesia's topic in Men

    OK my bearded friends; what about long hair? I had very long hair about 3 months ago but have since cut it short.

14. Relatively High CRNA Wages.

    Ekklesia replied to Ekklesia's topic in CRNA

    jheathRRNA, thank you for your post, and welcome to allnurses.com.

15. All CRNAs need to READ this

    Ekklesia replied to janecristensen's topic in CRNA

    I agree with piper, you see what you want. Please give five examples of posts that explicitly state that "CRNAs can do all that an MD can do" AND 5 explicit examples of "MDs are useless in anesthesia." You can't do it.