Reaz

Reaz BSN

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  1. Floor to the OR?

    Reaz posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi there! Sorry this is long, but I need a place to vent my thoughts. So I just graduated nursing school 6 months ago and started on a surgical/tele floor at a big, trauma one level hospital. I know I...

  2. Floor to the OR?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in Operating Room

    I work as a clinical specialist for a medical device company now! I am in the EP lab with doctors, helping them implant pacemakers/ICDs. I love

  3. Leave new job I just started for a better one?

    Reaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi!! So I just started a new job in pre/post op. Some background info- I was a new grad and started my first job on surgical/tele and I was there for 8 months. That’s when I applied for an...

  4. Low GPA for CRNA school

    Reaz posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Undergrad GPA (health science degree? 3.19 Accelerated BSN GPA: 3.59 Science GPA: 3.22 OVERALL: 3.36 I have already retaken two science courses a few years ago and got Bs in them...

  5. Low GPA for CRNA school

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

    Thanks for the advise! I appreciate it. I have been a nurse for 2 years, but just recently moved to the CTICU. So it will still be a while before I can sit for that exam. I am just trying to...

  6. Want to eventually become a Plastic Surgery RN

    Reaz replied to lmill0321's topic in Nursing Career

    Did you end up finding a job? I was a nurse in the hospital for two years. 1 year surgical tele and another year pre/post op. I realized working in the hospital was not for me, and I’ve always been...

  7. Best ICU experience for CRNA school

    Reaz posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi there! I am applying to ICU positions right now as I have some nursing experience under my belt. My goal is to become a CRNA. I do not have the best grades; undergrad GPA 3.2 (BSc in health...

  8. Having trouble getting into the ICU

    Reaz posted a topic in Critical Care

    Okay everyone, be honest! So I worked on a surgical/tele unit for 9 months. I absolutely hated it. I knew from nursing school I would hate med/surg and requested my capstone to be in ICU and I...

  9. Having trouble getting into the ICU

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in Critical Care

    Thanks! I got the job and accepted. Thanks for the advise! Super

  10. What can a nurse do with an MBA?

    Reaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi all! I hope you can help. I just want to know what kinds of specific jobs a nurse can have with an MBA? I'll give you a very quick background on me. I basically really dislike nursing. I am...

  11. What can a nurse do with an MBA?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    would I be able to get an administrative job with only a year of nursing experience, or would I need more for anyone to consider

  12. What can a nurse do with an MBA?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah I have heard both good and bad things about the MBA, I dont know which to believe. In hospital settings, PAs and NPs work almost identically. PAs just need to sign in collaboration with an MD,...

  13. What can a nurse do with an MBA?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    I'll have to look into some administration jobs to see if id like that. To answer your question-basically, the curriculum of PA programs are more standardized and vigorous to better prepare you to...

  14. ER nurse or OR nurse?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Specialties

    I took a job in pre/post-op! I wanted something procedural but also still wanted patient contact and I think this was a happy medium. Also the schedule is amazing :) Thanks for the replies and...

  15. ER nurse or OR nurse?

    Reaz posted a topic in General Specialties

    I am a new grad who has been working on a surgical/tele floor for about 2 months. I hate it. I know I am new but floor nursing is not for me and I know this for a fact. I am already planning on...

  16. Rejected from OR nurse residency

    Reaz posted a topic in Operating Room

    Hi there! so I work on a surgical/tele floor and I have been working here for 3 months. I hate it and I really want to move into the OR. I applied for an OR nurse residency program at Northwestern...

  17. Leave new job I just started for a better one?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    You’re right. There is definitely a lot of money invested in new grads. I already felt terrible leaving my first job so soon but I was absolutely miserable so I had to do that. But at the end of the...

  18. Leave new job I just started for a better one?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    I have decided to stick with this job and not burn any bridges. I like this job, and I accepted the position knowing I would have to commute, so I can’t complain about it now. Thanks for all of the...

  19. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello!! I am a new nurse with 6 months experience on a surgical/telemetry floor. It really stinks to say it, but I do not like nursing that much. I know many of you will say its because I am new and...

  20. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree, I find myself complaining so much, and I am not like that normally! I don’t like my attitude at work. I am leaning towards PA because of those reasons you mentioned. Thanks for the...

  21. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    Advice on whether NP or PA would be better based on my experience. They both take on a very similar role but have very different curriculums. That’s what I’m

  22. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree everyone has tasks! I just like doing occasional tasks with a little more skill and responsibility ? But I also agree outpatient can be a little slow. I want to find something that...

  23. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    Yes I knew exactly what I was getting myself into it. How was I supposed to know I didn’t like it before actually doing it for 6 months? I didn’t mind it when I shadowed, I didn’t mind it when I...

  24. Can I get into the ICU?

    Reaz posted a topic in Critical Care

    Hello all! I have been working on a surgical intermediate telemetry unit for 6 months now. Is it unrealistic to think I can apply for ICU positions and get a job now? I live in Chicago, so many...

  25. new nurse- NP or PA school?

    Reaz replied to Reaz's topic in General Nursing

    I would like to say in advance that I am not pursuing PA/NP just because I dont like nursing, I am genuinely very interested in that route. Doing something in derm/surgery excites me so much I can't...