CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves BSN, RN

CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves has 13 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in CardioThoracic Surgical ICU.

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1. Starting to get really depressed as a new grad

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to tormundandbrienne's topic in General Nursing

   This is where communication is going to be your friend. I would first start by approaching her and telling her your issues. If you are getting mixed signals it's best to just ask. "hey I noticed...

2. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I've had a very similar

3. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Same. Crickets. Not knowing is almost

4. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Today is the day! Good luck everyone

5. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I apologize for my frustration and comment. It was misdirected as I had read 2 different comments from 2 different accounts in email and it wasn't fully your reply. Honestly I shouldn't have even...

6. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I can really appreciate that! Moving where they teach you. I wish more people would. Most will move out here from whatever and then go back. And that doesn't help our immediate shortage here in the...

7. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Not going nuts. It's my only option right now. Some people have young children they won't sell their soul and leave them for 3 straight years. Some things are bigger than a career advancement and...

8. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Isn't it nice to have the freedom of choice. I guess I could just pack up and leave my 6 year old and 8 year old with their dad and take off to school for 3 years, but it's not realistic in my...

9. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

   CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   It's my business until one of them finds out. And then you know critical care. If one of them knows, they all know. And I love my team and all their support. I just personally feel inadequate. This...

10. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Same. I watched just about every single new grad I oriented and went to interviews with get accepted. Most with 1-2 years under their belt and barely swimming on their own in big emergencies. don't...

11. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    That's good to hear because I was really starting to worry I was to "old". LOL I'm 41 and got a later start at applying. Also, I'm sorry to say I haven't met any of the "older" students. I have only...

12. Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) CRNA 2025 start

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to jtw23455's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yes. It's ranked #1 in the country. And they only admit 25-30 in the homesite, and 20 I think in the other locations. I've been applying for 3 years. I'm running out of things to improve and I don't...

13. Absent Nurse Manager/Perianesthsia Director

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves posted a topic in PACU

    Our nurse manager is new. She's been there maybe a full 8 months. In the time that she's worked, she's found a reason to leave work early on a regular basis or "work from home" just about every single...

14. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to Asherah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thank you so much. I appreciate you getting back.

15. VCU CRNA DNAP 2021

    CoffeeScrubsAndRubberGloves replied to Asherah's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Curious what advanced anatomy and physiology book the CRNA program is