ZSimzNeuroNurse

ZSimzNeuroNurse BSN, RN, EMT-B

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  1. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey everyone! My name is Zac, and I am a Neurosurgical ICU nurse currently working in Charlotte, NC. I was born and raised here but attended Western Carolina University for my BSN degree. I...

  2. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you for posting this! Hopefully everyone sees it

  3. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just checked and it is visible! Not sure why you can't find it? PM me your name and I can send an

  4. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That is a great idea, so I just created a group on FB! It is named "UNCC CRNA Class of 2024". Request to join and I will add you; or, PM me your FB name and I can add

  5. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also received an acceptance letter! I can't wait to meet you and the others and start on this incredible journey together

  6. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Finally, after a few weeks, I wanted to let everyone know that I received an invitation to interview. I'm not sure if there were a lot of back and forth decisions, but I am hoping at this time...

  7. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, no response yet. I'm pretty close to losing all of my patience entirely over all of

  8. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just wanted to update everyone on my current situation, if anyone is still curious. I emailed Yvonne yesterday morning after work. I was very respectful and exuded nothing but patience and pure...

  9. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Nice! If it doesn't go well for me this time, I will very likely be applying to USC as well. Do you currently work in Charlotte, or a surrounding

  10. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you, that is very kind ? This was actually my first time applying for any CRNA school; and seeing as how I am from Charlotte, I just wanted to throw in one application here to see what might...

  11. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I for sure am planning to. The first thought that comes to mind is that they didn't receive my application; however, I received not only an email stating they did receive it, but also a phone call...

  12. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Is there anyone else who hasn't heard back yet? The previous email I received very clearly stated that all decisions would be released "no later than October 9th." Not sure what that means for people...

  13. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I still haven't heard anything at all ?‍♂️ They did send me an email two days ago stating they would release the decision today though. Maybe I'll hear something

  14. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I haven't received anything yet but that is super

  15. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck to you as well! We should be hearing back about interview decisions very soon

  16. Spring 2021 University of North Carolina - Charlotte (UNCC)

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Awesome! Yes, UNCC has a phenomenal program. A lot of my colleagues have, or are going there to obtain their DNAPs. Good luck to you as well!

  17. Is this a sentinel event?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    You're totally right. What's weird to me is that we get lumbar drains and EVDs ALL THE TIME--daily--and some patients dump a lot more and a lot faster than others, especially depending on a multitude...

  18. Is this a sentinel event?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    I work in the neurosurgery ICU, and on my unit, the typical unspoken protocol for drawing CSF from EVDs mandates drawing off an absolute maximum of 1-1.5 cc of CSF for labs/cultures over 1-1.5 min...

  19. Experienced RN/New to ICU...Help!

    ZSimzNeuroNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, all! The title may be slightly misleading, as my "experience" consists of only 1.25 years of nursing on a cardiac telemetry floor right out of nursing school. I became VERY good at a lot of...

  20. Experienced RN/New to ICU...Help!

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    Reading this gives me a lot of confidence, as it seems we are similar in our experiences! I will definitely make some time to begin stocking the room carts as they are already stocked so that I can...

  21. Gave Blood transfusion too fast maybe?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to Maria1308's topic in General Nursing

    I don't know if your facility's policies are just much different from mine, but a patient with a Hgb of 3.2 at my facility would certainly have 2-3 units of blood ordered to transfuse STAT and our...

  22. How serious is a verbal warning really?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey, all! To provide an introduction and some background, I am a 23-year old nurse who works in NC at a nationally-acclaimed Magnet hospital and this month marks 13 months that I have been practicing...

  23. How serious is a verbal warning really?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I appreciate your response. Fortunately, my absences are months apart. Ever since I had my tonsils removed right before going off to college, I have frequently acquired peritonsillar abscesses. The...

  24. How serious is a verbal warning really?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I completely agree. I personally don't believe being genuinely sick 5 times in 13 months is indicative of a distrustful employee. It is obviously more absences than expected, however, but illnesses do...

  25. How serious is a verbal warning really?

    ZSimzNeuroNurse replied to ZSimzNeuroNurse's topic in General Nursing

    I simply said that I'll come in vomiting if it puts my transfer on the line. I don't particularly care what she thinks of me, I just want to make sure at the end of the day I have my job. Our...