dlchap78

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1. What is TWU like...

   dlchap78 posted a topic in CRNA

   For everyone that either attends TWU or starting this fall but already living in Ft. Worth area, tell us about campus. I am starting there this fall but I have never been there to see it for my own eyes. My satellite interveiwed in our hometown. A...

2. MRSA question

   dlchap78 replied to elalpn's topic in Geriatric

   I spoke with an ID doc the other day and he put it in perspective. He said that of course MRSA is out there. He said that Staph. aureus is doing what it is supposed to be doing. Folks, this is Darwinism right in front of us! SURVIVAL OF THE FITTE...

3. Chemistry??

   dlchap78 replied to SaraB's topic in CRNA

   Sandman- I just visited MUSC last month and was able to meet Dr. Chipas. He seems like he is taking the program in a great direction. I was impressed. Are you happy with the program? Just curious. I didn't have a chance to talk to any students ...

4. Would you go to a newly founded school?

   dlchap78 posted a topic in CRNA

   I have gotten wind that there may be a new CRNA school forming in my area. The source I have is very reliable and I truley believe that this may be happening. I am not sure about accredidation and how that process works. Would you go to a school ...

5. New Graduates In The Icu?

   dlchap78 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in General Nursing

   I graduated in August and went straight to days in a busy med/surg/transplant/neuro unit. I worked there as a secretary and tech for two years before I graduated. I was still surprised at what icu nursing entailed. I knew that I wanted to be an ic...

6. New Graduates In The Icu?

   dlchap78 replied to Aaron Catmull's topic in MICU

   I graduated in August and went straight to days in a busy med/surg/transplant/neuro unit. I worked there as a secretary and tech for two years before I graduated. I was still surprised at what icu nursing entailed. I knew that I wanted to be an ic...

7. Med Surg & ICU before applying

   dlchap78 replied to ashfost's topic in CRNA

   I too agree. I went through an accelerated BSN program and worked in the ICU that I am in now as a secretary and tech. When I graduated I was fortunate enough to get hired and went straight to days. Yes, there are somedays that I think I should h...

8. pursuing CRNA school acceptance- help

   dlchap78 replied to Sleepy 7's topic in CRNA

   Great advice from everyone! I have a couple of questions of my own... I graduated with a BSN 4.0 and bio degree 3.1. I am currently working in a large metro hosptial in a med/surg/transplant/neuro ICU. I have been working for about 7 months and I ...

9. I HATE nursing! (long)

   dlchap78 replied to InfoNurse1595's topic in General Nursing

   I have been a nurse for 7 months and work in ICU. I had many nurses try to steer me away from starting there but I was determined. Since starting I have suffered from anxiety, stress and overall feeling that I can't give good care. I really don't ...