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  1. Rutgers CRNA 2021

    yournurse replied to jj7719's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I hear they have a psychiatrist on the panel... IDK how accurate that is

  2. Is the grass greener in ICU?

    yournurse replied to connecticut23's topic in General Nursing

    Hm. I started in Med/surg. Very task oriented. Move to ICU. You’ll grow. 1 or 2 patients. Get out now if you can. No need for more experience. If there are openings in the ICU. Take it, you’ll...

  3. New nurse, how incompetent am I really?

    yournurse replied to NewnightRN's topic in General Nursing

    During a residency program- they usually evaluate your progress every week. Make a note of the things that happened , date and time. If you had talked to a charge nurse about your assignment , note...

  4. How to grow a thick skin and not take things personally?

    yournurse replied to Convoy2022_TrumpSupporter's topic in General Nursing

    I always have the mindset of patients being sick and not being themselves, that includes their family members. I forgive them but be firm. you shouldn’t remind them of anything. Just tell them that...

  5. Stress in my job. Is nursing really for me?

    yournurse replied to gbchick04's topic in General Nursing

    Everyone deals with stress differently. The news of the old nurse about to get fired is not your news to deliver, why worry about it? I certainly wouldn’t put a lot of time thinking about

  6. Putting in orders without an order.

    yournurse replied to Kastiara's topic in General Nursing

    It depends on your facility protocols. We have a lot of nursing driven policies such as removing foleys, doing repeat blood work, EKGs, giving atropine/épi/defibrillating during critical situations,...

  7. What is the lowest hemoglobin you've observed with no symptoms?

    yournurse replied to Horseshoe's topic in General Nursing

    Hgb 3, jehova’s witness. I think sometimes we over transfuse. Our hospital questions transfusion orders if hgb is

  8. I was accepted for my Masters... but now what do I do

    yournurse replied to K.Alva's topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

    JUST Do it. Healthcare is going towards advanced degrees. We have a shortage. If I were in your situation, I wouldn’t ask questions. I would do it, do the 2 yr contract wherever they place you. Suck...

  9. HELP! transporting patients

    yournurse replied to LibraNurse27's topic in General Nursing

    I’m not sure if this is of any help but I work in the ICU, we get 2:1 or 1:1 depending on acuity. We transport everywhere except transferring pts to another facility , we have critical transport...

  10. New grad in an ICU residency program considering quitting

    yournurse replied to Maria D's topic in General Nursing

    Hi Maria, I had the same experience when I started the ICU or any nursing floor for that matter. One thing that I can tell you is to welcome these experiences because that is how you’re going to be...

  11. When to call doctor about pvc’s?

    yournurse replied to Alinaa's topic in General Nursing

    In my facility, we have standing orders to replace electrolytes and to do an EKG for abnormal rhythm. after I’ve replaced magnesium and K, if MAP is <65 or SBP <90, or symptomatic and an

  12. Tips for dealing with techs/pct’s as a new grad

    yournurse replied to Wright007's topic in General Nursing

    Hm. I work in the ICU and I barely ask for help from CNA/techs. They’re very underpaid for the things they do. They do a lot physically. That will drain anyone. I get why sometimes they’re...

  13. Columbia CRNA 2020

    yournurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I will have to make a Facebook page. Thank

  14. Columbia CRNA 2020

    yournurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone heard anything else from the school after admission letter, fafsa? Do we just send transcripts before the end of

  15. Certifications vs graduate classes for crna programs?

    yournurse replied to fluffy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have both advanced courses in patho, pharm, research and have 2 other certifications in addition to CCRN. I think they carry a lot of weight and you’d have a better chance of getting interviewed....

  16. Columbia CRNA 2020

    yournurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Happy new year! Any update

  17. To kill or not to kill... another person dream?

    yournurse replied to KatieMI's topic in Nursing Professionalism

    Wow. What a crazy story. I hope you are well,

  18. I got accepted into CRNA School

    yournurse replied to Shanneliz SRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank

  19. New Grad Nurse - NIGHT SHIFT ONLY

    yournurse replied to mjm0427's topic in General Nursing

    Night shift is the best time to learn. Focus on managing your time and getting used to routine, documentation and giving

  20. Columbia CRNA 2020

    yournurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Maybe they’re waiting after the

  21. Columbia CRNA 2020

    yournurse replied to go_jets82's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone heard anything about when to send official transcripts

  22. Plant-based (vegan) mandate for NY hospitals

    yournurse replied to Emergent's topic in General Nursing

    I think it’s

  23. IV Tricks/Tips

    yournurse replied to Knight2Nurse's topic in General Nursing

    I flatten out the skin on top of the vein... worked wonders for

  24. Call from Risk Management to speak with Attorney

    yournurse replied to snickers17's topic in General Nursing

    My advice is to get a union representation, if you have a union. If you have a strong union, even better. I want to tell you to write everything, record if they allow you. I believe the hospital...

  25. Five Ways to Reignite Your Passion For Nursing

    yournurse replied to Melissa Mills's topic in General Nursing

    Love