Carissa

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1. Fibromyalgia

   Carissa replied to Dave ARNP's topic in Pain

   I wanted to let you know how much I agree with your observations and wish other practitioners felt the same! I can attest from personal experience that nothing is more frustrating or demoralizing than when a physician says "Your back can't hurt tha...

2. Pay Rate

   Carissa replied to MOONIELOVE's topic in Alabama

   Another website that compares the salary required to maintain the same standard of living in different areas is: http://swz.salary.com/CostOfLivingWizard/layoutscripts/coll_start.asp I'm not sure how accurate it is for the South, but it seems to be ...

3. Physical Requirements of CRNA

   Carissa replied to fotografe's topic in CRNA

   I too would appreciate any advice those of you ICU nurses and CRNA's with back injuries have. I will be starting nursing school this fall with the goal of becoming a CRNA, and herniated discs at L4-L5 and L5-S1 several months ago. Unfortunately, mi...

4. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   Thanks so much for sharing your experience, good luck on your studies! :) I really appreciate everyone's willingness to contribute their thoughts and opinions! Any other insight out there?

5. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   Not having to attend class at a set time is a definate advantage for me, as is the opportunity to be an RN in 12 months, as opposed to most traditional programs which take 2-3 years. The additional work doesn't bother me, as long as I don't come out...

6. RN Pay rates in Seattle and area

   Carissa replied to saskrn's topic in Washington

   Depends on experience and if you are in a needed specialty...several Seattle area hospitals are offering bonuses ($10,000 for ICU and $5,000 for ER; payable over 2 years). I wouldn't be too surprised if an experienced specialty nurse could be at $38...

7. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   Bummer to hear that about your nursing school, I was hoping to get away from it! I am sick of "group" projects where only half of the group actually does the work, and the other half gets a free ride to a good grade. That is definately an advantage...

8. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   Thanks so much for all your comments! I suppose my main concern is having a disadvantage when applying for competetive ICU positions as well as CRNA programs, which are of course also very competetive. Given that it's one of the first BSN programs ...

9. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

   Carissa replied to Carissa's topic in CRNA

   Thanks so much for your response Krinkles, and congrats on getting in!!! Any other thoughts or opinions out there? I would love to hear from those that don't think it's a good idea (so I know what I'm up against if I choose to go this route), as...

10. Exclusively online BSN program ~ Smart choice for CRNA prep?

    Carissa posted a topic in CRNA

    Hello All, I thought this might be the most appropriate place for my questions due to my goal of applying to CRNA schools after working in an ICU for a year or two after graduation from a BSN program. I'm moving unexpectedly from Seattle to Houston a...

11. 'online, or distance' RN-programs accepted by WA-state?

    Carissa replied to happy&healthy's topic in Washington

    Hi there, My sister-in-law is an LPN and was looked at several online LPN-RN programs last year, so I'm assuming those are fine in WA state. I also know of several universities in Washington that offer distance RN-BSN programs, so I would think a d...

12. Scope of direct entry MSN program

    Carissa replied to lee123's topic in Texas

    Hi Lee, I'm from Washington and have done all my pre-req's up here for the BSN program, (hangin' out in the Texas forum because I'll be moving down there in August-can't wait!!!!); so I won't have all the answers, but hope I can get you headed in th...

13. Your opinion about online ADN/BSN program please

    Carissa posted a topic in Texas

    Hi Everyone, I'm considering doing the BSN option from Del Mar eline (course work is all online, clinicals are set up at area hospitals, BSN degree is from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi), and am hoping to get some feedback from nurses already in the f...

14. Agency work

    Carissa replied to zacarias's topic in Washington

    The hospital I work at in north Seattle has what they call reserve positions. After the schedule is complete, you are able to tell them which of the shifts still left open you want to work. I think the minimum is 16 hours/month, but I'm not sure on...

15. How competitive is it to get into a nursing school?

    Carissa replied to sunnyday1's topic in Washington

    Hello! In my experience, every nursing school has different specific criteria for acceptance. Some are based only on GPA, they start at 4.0 and go down the list until the spots are filled. Others, such at the Univ. of Washington program are lookin...