LaurynRN

LaurynRN

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  1. Med/Surg Certification Exam

    LaurynRN posted a topic in Medical-Surgical

    Hi all! I am about to take the exam in May and am terrified for many reasons. I actually am an oncology/organ transplant nurse and lack experience in many areas (although we see do see many general...

  2. Worried about borrowing money?

    LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too am worried but reading this thread is like latin to me. I don't know a thing about deferment, COA's, subsidized or not, certified or not.I am really lost and not even sure when to start to apply...

  3. Has anyone used the CCRN review flashcards?!?!

    LaurynRN replied to iLovemyJackRT's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I did not have the flash cards but did make my own while watching Laura's DVDs. I also bought the Core Review book that the previous poster talked about. I got the Pass CCRN book as well, the book was...

  4. Question about Becoming a CRNA

    LaurynRN replied to cdcd67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    :chuckle No offense taken. Clean up is an understatement! Most ICU's don't have aides to help either. Just yesterday I cleaned up poop every 45 minutes for one of my GI bleeders! In ICU there is alot...

  5. Credentials

    LaurynRN replied to MichiganChris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Like others said, I wouldn't get discouraged with age, it's only a number. The way I look at it, I don't want to be 50 at the bedside still helping people onto bedpans....I know my back won't last...

  6. Im In At Oakland/beaumont Yeahhhhhhhhhhhh

    LaurynRN replied to godsgem's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    congrats!!!! :up::nuke::balloons::cheers:*wine:anpom: i just found out today i'm in at nazareth in philly for

  7. If you weren't a nurse...

    LaurynRN replied to jhns9vl's topic in MICU, SICU

    a surgeon. Having a baby at 16 really put a wrench in those plans, but fortunately I was able to find another way to help

  8. New grad, start in med/surg or critical care internship??

    LaurynRN replied to angc513's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was a Med/Surg nurse for three years before going to ICU. If I had to do it all over again I would have started in Stepdown first, then went to ICU. Personally, on Med/Surg is where I developed my...

  9. AF CRNA program

    LaurynRN replied to wallyballie_golf's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would also ask about the admission process into schools. Recruiters have notoriously enhanced the truth but if you dig deeper you will find answers. I would bet money that it is very competetive to...

  10. Endotracheal tube securement

    LaurynRN replied to findingmywayRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    We use tape and have found that most stablizers don't allow for aggressive mouth care. I would love to see some that

  11. 2 questions???

    LaurynRN replied to night_owl_504's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Not sure about the length of the program, I don't think there is a sifference in rank or pay. I graduated from an online program...and have an interview next

  12. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    LaurynRN replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am interviewing with Naz on the 25th, class starting in

  13. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    jfk6668, I have been in ICU since 10/06, have a cert in Med/Surg, just got my CCRN, GRE's ...only a 960 (I told Karen the coordinator to squint when she looked at my score because it might look...

  14. What to wear to clinical?

    LaurynRN replied to nursebrandie28's topic in Nursing Educators, Faculty

    I wear scrubs and a white lab coat that usually comes off about 2.5 seconds after being in a room! I try to keep my jacket on for the first few weeks in a new facility so that the staff nurses can...

  15. Post your CRNA interview dates/info

    LaurynRN replied to MBCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Interview at Nazareth in Philly Sept. 25th!!!!! I'm pooping my pants on a daily basis,

  16. CCRN exam

    LaurynRN replied to chadday21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I didn't like the Pass CCRN book but loved the cd rom it came with. I recently took my CCRN and GREs. I did awful on GREs, didn't study for that at all but was trying to just get it over with (not so...

  17. Did any of you consider/pursue medical school at any point?

    LaurynRN replied to SIGMACHIGUY's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Oh yeah, think about it all the time! My intent growing up was to be a surgeon, but I had a baby at 16 instead. So, needless to say it was very life altering. I have since had three children and have...

  18. Accepted, with second thoughts. HELP.

    LaurynRN replied to hell000nurse's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I too say go for it! Oh, and I'm jealous! I am interviewing next week and am so nervous. I have only applied to one school and am regretting putting all my eggs in one basket. I am also in Philly,...

  19. Ugh! Should I make the jump?

    LaurynRN replied to Rabid Badger's topic in MICU, SICU

    Make the jump! Aren't there other hospitals and other ICU's to choose from so you can avoid the 8 month long class. (Having said that I wish I had an 8 month class when I started!). Your post...

  20. Need Help & Opinions/Orientation Problem

    LaurynRN posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hello all, I am orienting to ICU after being on an oncology/organ transplant floor for three years. I started in October and am supposed to be through with my 12 week orientation on Christmas Day. Up...

  21. Need Help & Opinions/Orientation Problem

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I spoke with my manager today. He agreed that if I do not feel comfortable then I can stay on orientation, which is good news. I think it is only fair that I receive the same orientation that...

  22. Pay differential for ICU, CCRN, BSN

    LaurynRN replied to ccrnjen's topic in MICU, SICU

    At my hospital we do not make more for ICU. They base pay on years out of school. They also have a $3.00 an hour pay raise when you are certified. I make $31.50/hr and a bit more for eves, weekends,...

  23. Need Help & Opinions/Orientation Problem

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Bluesky, The class sounds like an excuse to who? An excuse for my manager to let me complete orientation or for me to stay on orientation? After I talked with my precptor she was appalled that my...

  24. Need Help & Opinions/Orientation Problem

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ruby Vee, I do not know rhythms at all...which is the scariest part. I have taken an active role in learning them, I have been going over some and reading books on how to

  25. Need Help & Opinions/Orientation Problem

    LaurynRN replied to LaurynRN's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all your thoughts. I am so happy to hear about what others