livefree

Latest Activity

1. Citrus Springs Nsg jobs?

   livefree replied to tonet0908's topic in Florida

   Hi, I am also from NY (originally). I have been looking into Citrus County, Florida and called one of their hospitals. They quoted me $21.50 per hour for 10 years of experience (mostly in critical care), BSN, ACLS, & PALS. I was making that 8 ...

2. Starting clinical; need new shoes! Please help!

   livefree replied to KiwiAngel_18's topic in SRNA

   I personally swear by the Dansko Clogs. Pricey, but well worth it if they fit your feet correctly. They will be about $115, but you may find a store that will give you a professional discount of 10% or so. I would rather spend the money on a pair...

3. If you can't say anything nice...

   livefree replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in CRNA

   Jennie, Congratulations on getting into the ICU after being upfront about your plans for CRNA school. I completely agree wth your theory that they will have a good nurse working in their unit for a year or two, and you get the benefit of the experie...

4. If you can't say anything nice...

   livefree replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in CRNA

   Just my personal advice: DO NOT tell your manager when interviewing in an ICU that you plan on applying to to CRNA school. I am a firm believer in being very direct and up front with your goals and plans for a future in nursing. I am a very strai...

5. info needed from current crna's, please....Is it boring????

   livefree replied to tamm1's topic in CRNA

   I have been an RN for 10 years now, and didn't even know what a CRNA was until I had been nursing for 4 years. I have worked a lot in a really great Level I trauma teaching hospital, where the anesthesia attendings just LOVE to teach anyone, includi...

6. Any Family Friendly/Friendlier CRNA programs?

   livefree replied to livefree's topic in SRNA

   Hi, Thanks for your input. Of course, I would not be bringing this up in my interviews, which is why I am asking the question on this forum. School, of course, will take up most to all of my time. I totally understand the time commitment of a deman...

7. Any Family Friendly/Friendlier CRNA programs?

   livefree posted a topic in SRNA

   Just a brief intro. I am a RN/BSN who has been researching CRNA schools on and off for the past 5 years. For one reason or another, it was not the right time to start applying, but now it is. I am hoping to start school in 2006 or 2007. I have bee...