japaho41

japaho41

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  1. Preparing for CCRN

    japaho41 replied to PJMommy's topic in MICU, SICU

    Despite the fact that you can't get a CT you could assume that the seizure may have been related to hemorrage. I didn't see where you mention nuchal rigidity to suspect menigitis. However all that is...

  2. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    japaho41 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

  3. NY State may require nurses to obtain 4-year degrees

    japaho41 replied to Brian's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    I agree. For the profession of nursing to gain respect it must advance the academic requirement of to become a registered nurse. We could only hope that with increase academic status comes...

  4. Level 1 too much for new grad?

    japaho41 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in MICU, SICU

    also try to do some of your clinicals or extern hours in a SICU/trauma this will give you an indication if it is something you will even like doing. Having worked in medical, surgical/trauma and...

  5. Level 1 too much for new grad?

    japaho41 replied to cardiac.cure03's topic in MICU, SICU

    Go for it, as long as you get a good orientation with experienced,competent nurses. When you get an interview, also interview the unit ask indepth questions on your orientation how long, ask the...

  6. Are You Man Enough to Be a Nurse?

    japaho41 replied to Raymond CA's topic in Men in Nursing

    My perdiction here is that we will see more men going into to nursing as our country continues to eliminate manufacturing jobs and corporate downsizing continues. Nursing jobs will be on the rise for...

  7. only 1 year of experience

    japaho41 replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's not necessarily knowing it all it is the progression of autonomy and less reliance upon those whom are experienced in your

  8. Michigan ICU Experience

    japaho41 replied to SNEMU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree, If you can't get into to SICU, I suggest a MICU or CTSU/CVICU to get ample experience with swan ganz caths and multiple

  9. CCRN for CRNA?

    japaho41 replied to MelissaRN.FutureCRNA's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I recently passed the CCRN. My reasoning for taking it was 1. a lifetime achievement designation in the field of critical care. 2. a way to distinguish myself from others that didn't have it who are...

  10. Michigan ICU Experience

    japaho41 replied to SNEMU's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I am originally from Toledo,OH. I am familar with some the hospitals in that area. U of M has a renowed hospital. From what I have heard there are some disadvantages to working there, parking, and...

  11. only 1 year of experience

    japaho41 replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with you on the more experience the better. I could not see myself in school until I was nearing about two years in the ICU. I takes that long to get through orientation and gain exposure to...

  12. only 1 year of experience

    japaho41 replied to jessicah67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I disagree I think that the experience part is going to save you in the end over a 4.0 GPA. In your 8 months of experience you probably were in orientation for 6 months so with my math you have 2...

  13. Anyone take out $50,000 per year to live?

    japaho41 replied to ellarose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You should have thought about this prior to going to school. ? If a person is clinically brain dead how do are they congnizant or have the ablility to feel pain? Sedation would have been given for...

  14. Anyone take out $50,000 per year to live?

    japaho41 replied to ellarose's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is a very interesting topic all around. I have thought about my own situation in comparison to some of the things I have been reading. I truly cannot think of having two kids while if I were...

  15. Level 1 vs Level 2 Trauma center

    japaho41 replied to bludger's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The hospital I work at was recently surveyed to become Level one Trauma. The only difference that they cited is that Level one conducts trauma related research. The type of trauma patients that you...