Sean04

Sean04 specializes in ED,CVICU,MICU, SRNA.

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1. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

   Sean04 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

   So what happens if you see an overweight child in Mcdonald's with their parents? Are you going to feel obligated to tell the parent not to buy that kid a cheeseburger because they are potentially harming their health? Is that child abuse? Where does ...

2. Nursing, Smoking, and Kids

   Sean04 replied to JettaDP's topic in General Nursing

   You feel obligated to do something because you are a "future nurse"? Really? You need to mind your own business.

3. Shadow CRNA

   Sean04 replied to bangwa's topic in SRNA

   Oh, didn't read the rest of your post. Yes, you should specify the type of hospital, unit, & type of pt. I focused on the fact that cardiac surgery pt's are at times super unstable and difficult to manage when describing my unit on my resume. The...

4. Jefferson College of Health Sciences Help!! Roanoke VA

   Sean04 replied to vwgirl84's topic in Virginia

   I didn't go to Jefferson, but I did work at Carilion for 10 years. It is a wonderful place to work! Like the previous poster mentioned, if you work at Carilion for 6 months they will pay your tuition. You could get a NA or weekend secretary position....

5. Shadow CRNA

   Sean04 replied to bangwa's topic in SRNA

   In your interview they are going to ask you! In one interview I was asked specifically; in another I was asked how I was sure this was what I want to do. So, I think they expect you to shadow a CRNA.

6. Okay I know I'm a little early, but I can not help myself!!!!!

   Sean04 replied to DestinedRN09's topic in SRNA

   I was asked in my interview if I had shadowed a CRNA, so I think it's important. Really, if you don't shadow a CRNA how do you it's something you truly want to do? Plus it's really fun and gets you all excited to apply, interview, etc. It gets you mo...

7. worried about path so far in school

   Sean04 replied to yogaluvr's topic in SRNA

   One more thing. You need to get a solid study plan for the GRE. Review geometry, algebra, reading comprehension, etc. Take many, many practice tests. Start studying a couple of months in advance and get a really good score. And remember your grades &...

8. worried about path so far in school

   Sean04 replied to yogaluvr's topic in SRNA

   You are definitely on the right path. I did my RN-BSN through VCU, it was partially online. I will be starting CRNA school full time in the fall. Things to do: Get solid ICU experience.( i had 5 years CVICU & 4 years level one trauma ED experien...

9. Why do you want to be a CRNA

   Sean04 replied to rice8020's topic in SRNA

   I was actually asked in my interview why I didn't become an acute care NP. I just told them the idea of following a physician around all day, writing orders & progress notes doesn't interest me.

10. Any info on Roanoke/Salem???

    Sean04 replied to heartrn123's topic in Virginia

    I just left Carilion to attend grad school after working there for nine years. Yes, they are very customer service oriented but that is the norm. I work at a hospital part time in NC now & I can honestly say that Carilion was PARADISE in comparis...

11. ER Only Background for CRNA??

    Sean04 replied to edrn21's topic in SRNA

    I worked ER at a level one trauma center for 3 years before transferring to our CVICU. I LOVED ER, but I really didn't realize how much I didn't know until I transferred to the unit. I actually have time to know what is going on with my patient! The ...

12. Is it okay to go to a community college?

    Sean04 replied to Chloe8043's topic in SRNA

    I would say yes. I got an ADN at a local community college, got my BSN fom VCU. Took all science course at a community college and I start the CRNA program at UNCC/Carloinas Medical center in January! I think most colleges probably look at he whol...

13. Ever get infection/ disease from a patient??

    Sean04 replied to philosophical's topic in General Nursing

    Caught scabies once from a homeless man when I worked med- surg.

14. should i stay or should i go....

    Sean04 replied to amiro31's topic in SRNA

    Ummm... It's not really about playing with balloon pumps. It is about having the advanced knowledge to manage a critically ill patient. It's about knowing physiology & about being able to make quick, independent decisions. I do agree that you do ...

15. should i stay or should i go....

    Sean04 replied to amiro31's topic in SRNA

    As far as experience, I think you need to look at the type of ICU you would be working in Georgia. For example, when that hospital gets a really sick, unstable patient do they ship them to another hospital? Do they have an open heart program? Is it b...