jkw_83RN BSN, RN

Ok, so I totally didn't like working in the ICU. I worked there for a 1 and 1/2, but I didn't really like the co-workers and the whole environment. I did the work and did it well, but the environment just wasn't for me. I guess I don't do well with l...

Some programs are longer than two years, and life is unpredictable by itself. If your heart truly desires having children first, I say go ahead and do it while you are young. You already have a career as a nurse--so you make decent money, and Nurse a...

I am interested in applying to Rush's NA program, but I am unsure about the Biostatistics class. It has to be a graduate level, and it can be taken off campus, but it can also be taken on campus (at least I think, I believe it is online). Anyway, ca...

Please help me understand why do some CRNA programs ask for letters of recommendation from people I may not have encountered. For example, how am I supposed to get a letter of recommenation from the dean of my nursing program when I have never met th...

I haven't taken the GRE yet (will 7/27), but I either read or heard somewhere that a SAT score is not a predictor for the GRE because the SAT is testing your ability after high school and the GRE is testing your ability after attending some college....

I have worked in two emergency departments, and luckily almost everyone understood that we all needed to work as a team. Of course we had a couple of nurses here and there who didn't do much, but that happens everywhere.:uhoh21: I would give the plac...

I've personally witnessed and experience this type of so-called preceptorship and the best advice that I could give you is to repeatedly call her out on it. Yeah, you may be experienced, but you are in a new environment. If this is the only person av...

I am in the process of applying to three schools with the high hopes of being accepted into at least one of them for next year. I have a 6 year old and I am expecting twins anytime now. My husband has a good job, but I am still pretty sure that there...

I have not been divorced, but I did have a nasty break up after a 7 year relationship with my son's dad. My son was 3 years old, and I couldn't afford daycare. I can't necessarily relate to the court situation, but the emotional and mental stress tha...

Is there a particular reason that you decided not to continue nursing school or radiology? I do not know much about medical billing or coding, but I am a nurse and my husband is a radiology technologist. I am 23 and he is 26, and we make a pretty dec...

I'd have to agree with previous posts. Being humble and attentive to your surroundings go a long way. Do not be afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed. Be a team player. Do not act like you know it all because no one does. Pay attention ...

Like it has been said several times before, this is one of those never ending battles. The hospital where I worked, we left a recorded report for the floors and then we had to wait 20 minutes after before we could take the patient up, unless it was a...

Personally, nocs works best for me, or weekend program. I have a five year old son and have custody of my two cousins who are 13 and 14. It's easier to accomplish more things during the day if you have to if you work nocs (ie doctor's appts, court, s...

It is extremely weird to me that a patient would be on a dopamine gtt without having to be on a cardiac monitor. First I would want to know why is the patient on dopamine, is it for renal perfusion (a low dose 1-5 mcg/kg/min) or is it for the blood ...

I sacrificed sleep, time with my son, and plenty of nights partying...but it was well worth it because I make more than the girls that wanted to party all the time and I am able to provide a stable lifestyle for my son.

I started working in the ER after working a year on a cardiac telemetry floor. I initially wanted to work in the ER right after school, but I am glad that I chose not to. I think that it is okay to work in the ER as a new grad if you have a backgroun...

I also thought of some more things: The reason you didn't get discharged with a medication is because you didn't need it...please believe if we had a prescription for STUPID, you'd have it Don't tell me that you think you are pregnant, when you know ...

Wow, they are some haters! I have heard of being threatened by the competition, but is all of that really necessary?

I just left the ER about 1 month ago (I definitely miss it!) and this post brought back the wonderful memories. Here it goes:D When at the confessional (aka triage) keep in mind that I do not have Pete the repeat Parrot at the desk to tell you how l...

I have been a nurse for about 2.5 yrs, and I have had a interest in CRNA school, but I have also considered going to medical school for my own personal reasons. I have been working in the ER for the past year and a half and I will be transferring to ...

Also a crystal ball, especially to survive in the ER:chuckle

I know that there is no such thing (yet), but an ignorant repellant would be nice:roll

While it is true that some people look at jobs from a monetary aspect, that is not my case. If it was all about money, I wouldn't have a problem deciding what career path to choose. I have researched what CRNA's do, and what doctors do. I have a huge...

Thanks for everyone's input. I graduate in August of 2007 with my BSN, so I still have some time to think.

Well I am glad that someone asked about science gpas, because when I figured my science gpa out, it was a 2.9. I also have plans on applying for CRNA school next fall. It's that low because when I first started nursing school I fell asleep in class, ...