ORtoICU

ORtoICU has 6 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 SRNA

   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 SRNA

   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 SRNA

   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 the time I start I'll have two years solid. Hopefull...

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

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Stress 101

   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 are tired of being tight . I’ve done a lot of researc...

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

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Stress 101

   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 easy and not giving up even though my joint pain can be s...

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

   ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Stress 101

   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 doesn’t really work for me but I do take large doses when the...

7. Columbia CRNA 2021

   ORtoICU replied to MICU_RN08's topic in School 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 program ?.

8. Columbia CRNA 2021

   ORtoICU replied to MICU_RN08's topic in School Programs

   Do you mind sharing your stats

9. Hofstra 2021 CRNA

   ORtoICU replied to RNtoSRNA1's topic in SRNA

   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 your experience in the program as well as whether the i...

10. Hofstra 2021 CRNA

    ORtoICU replied to RNtoSRNA1's topic in SRNA

    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 . This should be very interesting . Good luck to everyone...

11. CSC Examination

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

    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 watch it , have it explained and then do it over and over unti...

12. CSC Examination

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

    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 Stress 101

    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 but I get tight quickly . I can sleep 8 hours and stil...

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

    ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Stress 101

    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 me because I worked an evening shift . I want to go ...

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

    ORtoICU replied to ORtoICU's topic in Stress 101

    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 ?