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  1. shadowing--how many hours/times?

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    When I was in nursing school a few years back I was able to interact with CRNAs during our OR rotation and see what they did during the surgeries, but it wasn't an actual shadow experience. I had...

  2. inservice ideas

    whatnext posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I need help coming up with an idea for an inservice. We have to do these yearly, but this will be my 1st one. I work in a Surgical Trauma ICU. We seem to get every kind of pt here--liver and kidney...

  3. can a CRNA volunteer as RN?

    whatnext posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    This might sound like a silly question, but I was wondering if a CRNA can still volunteer as an RN, like at a local health clinic. I'm not a CRNA yet, but just

  4. post open heart care info

    whatnext posted a topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Does anyone know where I can find more information on taking care of open heart pts? I work in CVSU, where we receive CABG and valve replacement pts after they are stable post op. I would like to move...

  5. using a level 1?

    whatnext posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    I'm starting in SICU and have heard a couple people talking about using the "level 1". I haven't had the chance to ask what this is. Anyone know or use this? Also, how do you obtain a BP by

  6. using a level 1?

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for the info. I thought that was what the level 1 was. The only reason I wanted to know palpable BP is just for info purposes. I have heard people talk about them. For instance, I had to take...

  7. Changing hospitals--need help with resignation

    whatnext posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I graduated last May as an RN, and started working at my current job in July '06. My goal was to get into an ICU, but I started in a step-down cardiac unit. I recently applied for a position in the...

  8. CRNA anything like nursing?

    whatnext posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was wondering if being a CRNA is anything like being a hospital nurse. The reason is I currently hate my RN job after only 6 months. I graduated from an RN program last May and am working towards a...

  9. CRNA anything like nursing?

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for your replies. I didn't mean to start any quarrels. I guess I pretty much knew the answer to my question before I posted--I've been doing research these last few years about CRNAs. I know...

  10. Trying to get a leg up...

    whatnext replied to wjp9's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm working on my way to CRNA too, just graduated as an RN last May. I agree that it would really help to get a job as a CNA/PCT in an ICU area. I regret not pursuing this aggressively myself. The...

  11. I just need to share my probs (long)

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thank you so much for your replies. I know I am too hard on myself sometimes, especially when I'm tired and unsure of myself. Today went better, despite the 4 1/2 hours of sleep I ended up getting. I...

  12. I just need to share my probs (long)

    whatnext posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

    I am a new grad going through critical care orientation in CVSU, started 7/24/06. I am being flipped between nights and days, will eventually work nights. I am one of the only new RNs being flipped,...

  13. can quick results ever be wrong?

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Thanks, that makes me feel a little better. I just want to be able to tell my employer that I am "officially" an RN, but I don't need to worry about that now. I'm going to go on vacation and not think...

  14. Took my NCLEX today

    whatnext replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I, too, thought it was a ripoff to have to pay $8 more for the quick results, which aren't even official. But today it's been 48 hours after the test and my BON didn't even have me in the system. So I...

  15. How to speak Minnesotan.....

    whatnext replied to HM2VikingRN's topic in General Nursing

    I thought I'd check out my home state and found your post. Too funny! About that whole driving thing, though, it's waaay worse down here in NC. Everybody thinks they're race car drivers, esp during...

  16. Took my NCLEX today

    whatnext replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I was just trying to edit my last post. Still

  17. Took my NCLEX today

    whatnext replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    bahamabread--don't count yourself out yet. my friend took the test sat and had 265 questions--she said she totally started freaking out after 100 questions and lost it after 200 and felt sure she...

  18. fail with 75 questions?

    whatnext posted a topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I know there's no magic number, but anyone out there fail with only 75 questions? I know it means you either did well or did extremely horrible. Just curious. I'm having anxiety waiting for my...

  19. fail with 75 questions?

    whatnext replied to whatnext's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Wow, 30 minutes! I took about an hour, and usually I'm a fast test taker. I was trying to take my time yesterday, though. I know that a couple girls that got there around the same time were done in...

  20. Took my NCLEX today

    whatnext replied to MistyDawnRN06's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    I took my NCLEX this morning too, and it cut off at 75. I was hoping it would because it usually seems like a good sign, but the whole time taking the test I had no idea if I was answering correctly...

  21. ATI NCLEX Predictor?

    whatnext replied to MIA-RN1's topic in First Year After Licensure

    We had to go through all those ATI tests and did 3 ATI predictors. I'm taking the NCLEX on Tues, so I'll see how well it predicted my outcome. I've been in the 98th and 99th percentile on most of the...

  22. Change in BSN requirements

    whatnext replied to texan's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    How can all nurses to graduate from a BSN program when all the programs combined right now aren't putting out enough nurses? We have a shortage in my area even though there are several nursing...

  23. Soon to be new grad near Charlotte/Gastonia

    whatnext posted a topic in North Carolina Nursing

    HI, I am new to this forum. I will be graduating from an ADN program in May, and am trying to figure out where I want to work. At least ten students in my program already have jobs, and I feel like...

  24. salary

    whatnext replied to KatieBell's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    I don't know what area of NC you're talking about, but I live in the Charlotte area. I actually won't graduate until May, but have been interviewing. For new graduates in the area, base pay is between...

  25. Carolina's Medical Centers

    whatnext replied to Kalico's topic in North Carolina Nursing

    Did you ever find anymore info about CMC? I've had clinicals there, but just in peds and rehab, so I don't know much about the work environment. I just had a phone interview today and will have...