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  1. Portamedic Position?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently was considered as a Paramedic RN to supplement my FT RN income and haven't really got into specifics regarding wages with the hiring manager. The reason I originally applied for the...

  2. What kind of pt am I?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in Emergency

    I'm interested 2 know, what kind of pt am I? I am former RN who has been on disability the past 5 yrs & wanted some ER RN's opinions b/c of the recent treatment I've r'd @ my local ER. At 16, I...

  3. What kind of pt am I?

    jfpruitt replied to jfpruitt's topic in Emergency

    Thx so much for your replies. I did want to say that I NEVER get nasty w/ anyone, just not in my nature. & I also never say 10/10 since I'm not in labor or had an amputation. I also RARELY ask...

  4. Nurses Diverting Drugs?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    How big is this problem really? Is it bigger than we think? I am graduating in May and started a 3 week preceptorship on Saturday. My preceptor told me that they had 2 RNs last month that just got...

  5. Vamc Ky?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in Government, Military

    Hello everyone again. I haven't had time to post much here lately, but do still read the posts and threads. Well, I FINALLY got a call today from the local VAMC in KY. The budget apparently passed...

  6. Vamc

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hello everyone again. I haven't had time to post much here lately, but do still read the posts and threads. Well, I FINALLY got a call today from the local VAMC in KY. The budget apparently passed...

  7. Portamedic Position?

    jfpruitt replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    Hello. Well, I called and got the scoop in my area/county from Portamedic. My 3 hr training will be next Friday 3/26 because she doesn't have a centrifuge until then to give me. I just had a long...

  8. Portamedic Position?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I recently was considered as a Paramedic RN to supplement my FT RN income and haven't really got into specifics regarding wages with the hiring manager. The reason I originally applied for the...

  9. ICU vs Med Surg for New Grad?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am graduating in May and was recently interviewed at a local VA hospital. They currently have 2 openings. One is in Med-Surg and the other in ICU. The Med-Surg position is about a 6-8 week...

  10. Preceptor Gift Ideas?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I wanted to get some ideas from all of you. I just finished up my preceptorship last week and was really pleased with my new preceptor and the floor I was assigned. Everyone was so nice to me from the...

  11. Nurses Diverting Drugs?

    jfpruitt replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    Well, I can't believe all this discussion about RN's and diversion and it was happening right under my nose. I am currently doing my preceptorship at the local VA. My RN that is my instructor was...

  12. Nurses Diverting Drugs?

    jfpruitt replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    Wow. I guess it does look like I've posted alot about this subject. Maybe I'm sensitive to criticism and I should have been more detailed in my

  13. Nurses Diverting Drugs?

    jfpruitt replied to jfpruitt's topic in General Nursing

    3rdShiftGuy I am appalled you would suggest I was becoming a nurse to divert drugs. Joking or not. The reason I've posted before is one of my assignments was to gather information about a paper on...

  14. Lazy Student Nurse Preceptors!

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    I am furious over my most recent clinical experience. I'm in my last semester of school and graduating in May. Our school waits until 4th semester to learn IV's. Well, the "goals" for this semester...

  15. Regret not going to medical school?

    jfpruitt posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    After being a RN and earning your Master's, does anyone regret NOT going to medical school? and why?

  16. Pharmaceutical Sales

    jfpruitt posted a topic in General Nursing

    Any RNs here doing that past present or future? I'd be interested to know if its as glamorous as I've heard it to be?

  17. Admirable qualities

    jfpruitt replied to ohbet's topic in General Nursing

    Showing

  18. Difficult Cases

    jfpruitt posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For the working CRNAs out there, what do you find to be the hardest cases? The elderly, obese, multiple diagnosis, etc? Or are they all equally difficult to

  19. Nurse Anesthetist Shortage

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well, I graduated with a BS in Biology with a 3.5, but then when I started my RN, it dropped to 3.2 mainly b/c I got 2 B's in an 8 hour course. However, an A at my school is impossible b/c we are on...

  20. Nurse Anesthetist Shortage

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I'm scared I'll never get in!! My GPA is about a 3.2 now!!

  21. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    For those of you posting. Y_O_U R_O_C_K!!! You make those MDA's wannabe's look like uneducated weasels!!! (esp Kevin) You are so well versed. You are my CRNA Hero

  22. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks for letting them have it Kev!! I was going to post something, but didnt have the words. What

  23. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hmm..Brett this is the impression I got also, sikofitall please

  24. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    that was my question, is all MDs(not just MDAs) arrogant A@@holes??? If so, I'm glad I didnt go to med

  25. CRNA Debate from www.studentdoctor.net

    jfpruitt replied to meandragonbrett's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Bottom Line: MDA's are scared that CRNAs might make as much as them and loose their precious BMWs and power. Please, they could care less about patient care. We are the smart ones for not wasting...