ORtoICU

ORtoICU has 7 years experience and specializes in Operating Room.

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1. Thomas Jefferson University 2021

   ORtoICU replied to waka ciprofloxacin flame's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yes , I do , do you mind if I stay in contact with you

2. Thomas Jefferson University 2021

   ORtoICU replied to waka ciprofloxacin flame's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Do you guys know if there are any nurses with nicu experience that applied

3. Hofstra 2021 CRNA

   ORtoICU replied to RNtoSRNA1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Same I started in the cticu in August so I guess we will be applying around the same time ?. I live in NY so it will be perfect and easy for me to get into Long Island , that's if I can get in . By...

4. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Covid made it worse but I’ve been like this since I was 20. I have some injuries and a rotated pelvis and chronic joint pain the wear and tear probably just makes me so exhausted because my joints...

5. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

   Unfortunately a lot of people don’t understand that health issues and joint pain can hit you at any age . It can be extremely disabling and it can hinder how you live your life . I’m taking it...

6. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

   I’ve been going to PT for years now but now I go once a week . On my days off I foam roll and stretch . I do 15 minute total body workouts that don’t require squatting or jumping . Tylenol...

7. Columbia CRNA 2021

   ORtoICU replied to MICU_RN08's topic in School, College Programs

   Wow congratulations, thank you , now I have an idea of what I need to do eventually to apply and get in. I plan on applying once I reach the 2 year mark since I’m still brand new. Good luck in the...

8. Columbia CRNA 2021

   ORtoICU replied to MICU_RN08's topic in School, College Programs

   Do you mind sharing your

9. Hofstra 2021 CRNA

   ORtoICU replied to RNtoSRNA1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Yes Dr. Greco , he ran Columbia’s program and will now run Hofstra’s program . He is a really cool guy , and I believe the program will be great . I really hope you guys come back and talk about...

10. Hofstra 2021 CRNA

    ORtoICU replied to RNtoSRNA1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Applications are open now . Go on their website . They are asking for a minimum of 2 years experience . Application looks pretty straight forward . it’s a combined NP and CRNA DNP program ....

11. CSC Examination

    ORtoICU replied to Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC's topic in Critical Care

    I’ve been in the cticu for a few months and I just can’t get myself to read the essentials of cardiac surgery book. For me it’s more seeing the surgeries and watching videos . I’m more of...

12. CSC Examination

    ORtoICU replied to Medic2RN-CCRN-CMC's topic in Critical Care

    So for the CMC , you recommend using Nicole Kupchik’s book and for the CSC her book as well . Are those two resources enough to pass

13. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

    ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

    It’s taking so long to heal from covid . I got it back in April . I was trying clinical body somatic but it did nothing for me . I’ve been in PT for years and what worked is the myofscial release...

14. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

    ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Your completely right and no it’s exactly what I needed to hear because it helps me to know others have experienced similar things to me . I was in the OR but transferred to ICU . OR was easier for...

15. How do you deal with chronic fatigue and joint pain as a nurse

    ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Wow thank you so much for responding . It’s hard to find people going through the same things . Your inspiring ! How can I find the break room