Lusashi BSN, RN

Lusashi has 3 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in Perioperative Services.

Latest Activity

1. Questions about OR fellowship?

   Lusashi replied to eah8y4's topic in Operating Room

   Yes, I've noticed people like to say a lot of things about the OR. Knowing what I know now, I would never trust someone's opinion who does not work in the OR. Yes, surgeons can be ***. So can literally anyone. Usually it's a key few who give everyone...

2. Should I take the HCA Bonus??

   Lusashi replied to TryingtoTravel's topic in Operating Room

   I did not sign a contract as a new grad/OR resident, but I also was not offered a bonus. I felt pretty strongly about not signing a contract, for the same concerns you brought up. I think 10k is actually a pretty weak offer to hold you hostage for 2 ...

3. Questions about OR fellowship?

   Lusashi replied to eah8y4's topic in Operating Room

   I am a year into my OR nursing career. I did the same as you and studied Alexander's for several months before I started my residency. I felt like it really helped my foundations and made things less surprising. I wouldn't recommend reading anything ...

4. Pfizer Approved by FDA

   Lusashi replied to JadedCPN's topic in COVID

   Plot twist, now the CDC’s vaccine committee has broken with the FDA and voted against providing boosters for healthcare workers and others at high risk from their jobs because “We may as well offer it to anyone 18 and above”. I understand it opens th...

5. How do I stop being so emotional as a new nurse?

   Lusashi replied to ModeratelyObscure's topic in New Nurse

   My two cents is that this is not a bad thing, unless it interferes with your critical thinking and/or ability to provide safe care. Your heart is open enough to bear witness to the beauty and pain of the human condition; I think that’s lovely. I for ...

6. Second Thoughts on Becoming a Nurse

   Lusashi replied to ThePrudentStudent's topic in General Nursing

   I am a new grad (not a crusty old cob ?) and I have to say I am in agreement with the comments advising the OP against nursing. Nursing is my third career, and I entered an ABSN after earning a previous B.S. degree. I'm suddenly 60k in debt and facin...

7. UW ABSN 2020

   Lusashi replied to Ann Briones's topic in School Programs

   Hi there. They make the waitlist pretty long (60+?), just in case. I am in the program now and my original position on the waitlist was #14. I wasn't notified of my acceptance until late June. I know I was not the last person to be admitted from the ...

8. Lefthanded in the OR??

   Lusashi replied to Lusashi's topic in Operating Room

   Thank you both so much for these comments! I might have to make some adjustments, but it shouldn't stop me from pursuing a career in this setting. Very helpful!

9. Lefthanded in the OR??

   Lusashi posted a topic in Operating Room

   Hi all, I am graduating with my BSN in August and would love to start in the OR right after school. I am left-handed. Does anyone have any feedback about dexterity problems in the OR for left-handed people? I love to use my hands and I am a...

10. 2021 UW-Seattle ABSN

    Lusashi replied to sjaneb88's topic in School Programs

    Last year decisions came out Dec 14th. So sorry for the wait. I know it’s brutal!!

11. 2021 UW-Seattle ABSN

    Lusashi replied to sjaneb88's topic in School Programs

    Hmm, that’s odd. I can’t send PMs to you either, not sure if that’s because of my account or yours. But I’m happy to talk all about that stuff. Go ahead and use my school email [email protected] and I will get back to you later today!

12. 2021 UW-Seattle ABSN

    Lusashi replied to sjaneb88's topic in School Programs

    Hi all, I’m in the current ABSN cohort. Hope you are all hanging in. It’s been a challenging quarter so far, but still not as bad as WAITING to hear back about acceptance!! I waited eight months from the time I applied to the time I got accepted...

13. UW ABSN 2020

    Lusashi replied to Ann Briones's topic in School Programs

    Not everyone in our cohort has a baccalaureate degree related to healthcare. I'm pretty sure we had a requirement to demonstrate 100 hours of recent healthcare experience (e.g. CNA), but that doesn't seem to be a requirement this time around!

14. UW ABSN 2020

    Lusashi replied to Ann Briones's topic in School Programs

    You will need to answer some questions about a patient scenario. Tough to prepare for this, but I would recommend keeping ideas about cultural humility, interprofessional collaboration, and holistic care in the forefront of your mind. Be prepare...

15. UW ABSN 2020

    Lusashi replied to Ann Briones's topic in School Programs

    I got accepted off the waitlist today! Yay! That means the waitlist has moved at least 2 spots in the past week. For reference, I started as #14. Can’t wait to meet you all!!