MQ Edna

MQ Edna

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  1. "Older" nurses and 12 hour shifts

    MQ Edna posted a topic in General Nursing

    A recent medscape article "oldies are goodies" talks about the value of "older" nurses (age 45 and up) and how to best retain them. the article suggests that According to this article, I'm an...

  2. Do you need chemistry before starting school

    MQ Edna posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Dear SRNA’s, Do you recommend doing chemistry classes before starting

  3. Chemistry classes

    MQ Edna posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello friends, Could you help me to figure out whether to enroll to take organic chemistry or biochemistry as a prerequisite before applying to CRNA school. If it is organic chemistry which...

  4. Help! Preceptor Issue

    MQ Edna posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hey everybody! Question about preceptors and staffing. I'm a nurse that just started orienting on an IMC unit. Today the staffing grid called for at least two nurses to go home, and somehow my...

  5. Help! Preceptor Issue

    MQ Edna replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for everyone's

  6. Help! Preceptor Issue

    MQ Edna replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    The preceptor wasn't in overtime, had no complaints of being sick, and it was not necessarily her "turn." I am more than aware of these variables; my concern more lies with that the new preceptor only...

  7. Help! Preceptor Issue

    MQ Edna replied to MQ Edna's topic in General Nursing

    No not disgruntled, I've been a nurse elsewhere and completely understand how busy floors get. I'm more concerned with how there were three other nurses that could have gone home but the charge picked...

  8. SPC Fall 2019

    MQ Edna replied to MeredithGray's topic in School, College Programs

    You are very welcome, Meredith. So am I. Yes, I did complete all of my pre-reqs as of last Fall semester. My overall GPA is 3.2. Hopefully, that will get by me to be accepted into the Nursing program....

  9. SPC Fall 2019

    MQ Edna replied to MeredithGray's topic in School, College Programs

    Hello Meredith, I have applied to SPC Nursing program at the beginning of this month. I'm crossing my fingers as well that I get in but if I don't, I have another alternative career choice to pursue....

  10. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just got my acceptance email as well! Congratulations all! I will be at the Shreveport clinical site. I’m having difficulty finding the group on Facebook though. Any

  11. Marquette University CRNA 2019

    MQ Edna replied to melaninatedSRNA22's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have also applied to the program. Has anyone heard any news about interviews for the Jan. 11 application

  12. CRNA Application

    MQ Edna replied to AbbyWinters's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    If you read through various threads you will find your stats and experience on par above and below some applicants. Hard part is done, rest is out of your control. If you look at most programs 2-3...

  13. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Also waitlisted here

  14. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Got accepted this evening. Super excited! Don't forget to join the group on facebook

  15. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just got my email. Waitlist for a DFW only clinical spot. Super disappointed but better than

  16. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Guest, which clinical site did you apply for/get? When did you

  17. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just got the “you’re in” email. Best news ever. Congratulations on all those who have been accepted. For those who are still waiting and does rejected. Do not give up. Have faith in God and he...

  18. Ageism in Nursing

    MQ Edna replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am 67 soon to be 68. I interviewed for 2 positions and received job offers for both. I had not worked for 3 years, Ageism has not been my experience. I thought it would be a problem! We must be...

  19. Ageism in Nursing

    MQ Edna replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    So you graduated 6 years ago and have four

  20. Ageism in Nursing

    MQ Edna replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I am faced with ageism on a daily basis from my younger colleagues to management. I feel there is no escape, and after 43 years, am being pushed

  21. Texas Wesleyan CRNA 2019 Applicants??

    MQ Edna replied to Heart456's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Strong stays, you should be

  22. KPSAN/CSU 2019

    MQ Edna replied to Liberation's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am absolutely nervous for the writing too! Good Luck everyone! Looking forward to meeting some of you Jan

  23. Ageism in Nursing

    MQ Edna replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Career Advice Column

    I agree with ataymil8. I am in my mid 50s and have been a nurse manager for many years. Most of the time it boils down to finances not necessarily

  24. Kaiser anesthesia (kpsan) 2018

    MQ Edna replied to cticunurse21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Did anyone have to write a short answer to an abstract? What was that like? Any

  25. KPSAN/CSU 2019

    MQ Edna replied to Liberation's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Glad to see others are nervous about the interview after that email! I've been out of school for awhile so the writing part will be hardest for me. Hoping to hear how the 1/30 interview go! please...