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1. Advice & Questions About NP School

   CRNA2BKY replied to dazywhale's topic in NP Students

   No problem. I got 1 year through my FNP program, but due to some life circumstances, I had to put it on hold. I expect to get back into it and complete my last year starting this Summer. So, I am shooting for the same goals as you. Good luck!

2. Advice & Questions About NP School

   CRNA2BKY replied to dazywhale's topic in NP Students

   Here's my thoughts: 1. Yes, many nurses work full-time while going through an MSN-NP program. When it get's to clinicals, some nurses will choose to drop down to part-time or PRN to concentrate on their clinicals (this is pretty common). 2. There ...

3. Is there a nurse on the plane?

   CRNA2BKY replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

   When I was still a pilot for an airline (before becoming a nurse) I had a passenger on a flight become unresponsive. I asked one of the flight attendents to ask for medical personnel on board to assist, and report back to me what was going on. A few ...

4. CNA's Applying heat

   CRNA2BKY replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the input. It seemed obvious to me that they could, however I remember there being some question about it in school, and I couldn't remember the answer. But it seemed there was no reason they shouldn't be able to. I just wanted a 2nd opini...

5. CNA's Applying heat

   CRNA2BKY posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question. I am now working in a home health care setting, and we have a pt that needs a heating pad applied to his shoulder. My question: can a CNA legally (in the state of FL, or anywhere) apply the heat without any supervision for a nurse?...

6. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

   CRNA2BKY replied to CRNA2BKY's topic in CRNA

   Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it. Even though this level-1 experience will look good on my application and has been really good experience, I am really not happy working on this unit, or in this hospital. I think I would do much better an...

7. Stress levels of ICU vs CRNA

   CRNA2BKY posted a topic in CRNA

   I changed careers recently, went through an accelerated BSN program, and I am now working in a CVICU at large university teaching hospital with a level-1 trauma center. We get the sickest and most critical patients, and frankly, I am a nervous wreck ...

8. ****** nurse

   CRNA2BKY replied to zyna15's topic in Travel

   Any 1st year law student can rip them to shreds! Don't sign anything else. Demand that they hold up there end of the contract. If they refuse, sue the hell out of them, and file for an amount including the breach of contract amount as well as punitiv...

9. Any New Grads finding it hard to find a job here in KY?

   CRNA2BKY replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks. I have less than 1-year of nursing experience, so finding a job will probably be difficult for me.

10. Any New Grads finding it hard to find a job here in KY?

    CRNA2BKY replied to WildcatFanRN's topic in General Nursing

    Wildcat, congrat's on finding a job. I may be looking for a new job, but I know the market is tough. May I ask what area/state you found a job? Just curious. Thanks.

11. Is a NP also a " Physician?"

    CRNA2BKY replied to Jo Dirt's topic in NP

    No, a NP is NOT a physician. A physician is a graduate from a medical school, and holds either an MD or a DO degree. The patient who said that their NP is a physician is absolutely mistaken! Patients do not always understand who is treating them, and...

12. New Male Nursing Student....

    CRNA2BKY replied to Buster70's topic in Male Students

    In my ABSN class, about 1/3 of the class still held part-time jobs. Even though the program director discouraged anyone from having a job, it is a necessity for many people. Also, there are many private loans out there, and so you can get lots of mon...

13. New Male Nursing Student....

    CRNA2BKY replied to Buster70's topic in Male Students

    I would say to go for you BSN through an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program. That way, you can get your RN, your Bachelors of Science in Nursing, and be prepared to go on to a masters degree program in the future should u ever decide that is something u ...

14. career change to nursing the right choice?

    CRNA2BKY replied to Dino's topic in Male Students

    yeah, the $300,000 was pretty high (not the highest i've heard though), but there are lots of starting salaries around $190,000. you would first have to get your Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), either through a regular program or an accelerate...

15. career change to nursing the right choice?

    CRNA2BKY replied to Dino's topic in Male Students

    Respiratory therapy is a good career too. I know that there are excellent RT's where I work, and they do an incredible job. I had to follow one for a day last week, and it was her day to carry the trauma center beeper. Everytime she got beeped, we ha...