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It sounds like a " quick fix" from the managed care supporters. They have this mentality to treat people and their health care problems like a fast food drive through. Just think, pay for your hip replacement then drive to the next window for the ...

I have one thing to add. I was tought with test taking , ie paper and bubble format, that the person taking the paper test actually has an advantage. Why? Because, you may not get the questions answer immediately. So by marking that question an...

WOW, Pittsburghers. Nice to hear from yeens,?.... I believe these people vent their angers on the closest willing body. And who else is handy , the nurse. Here's a thought, maybe he use to be or is a nurse????? na. Time to go to Giant IIggle!! ...

Sorry this happened. But, maybe it is a blessing discise. There should be so many nursing jobs nation wide. Remember your health is more inportant. Take care of yourself and recover.

I have a question or two. I have been reading the posts. I think it was Nilopec that referred to another post from last year. I believe he stated that sciences had to be strong. I interviewed an then talked with a director and stated that the chem...

Iam in a holding pattern. I have a GRE score of only 1380. so I need to go back and study, study and more study. I was hoping to remain around the Pittsburgh or western Ohio region for school. St. Elizabeths now requires a PALs certificate just...

shadowed many nurse anesthetists. Very nice and well planned out experience. There was one lady who made sure I was always seeing something new. All the CRNAs seem very interested in what they were doing and very happy of their choices in proffe...

Well, I guess to sum up what your recommendations are: I have my BSN. since 1994. But I guess because of the stiff competition I need things to stand out. So I am planning on going on and starting in the math region. Then possibly taking some m...

Gowkout, do you think the interviews are getting more stressful over the last few years because there are more qualified applicants? I seems to me that about five years ago the amount of perspective students was 2 applicants for every one position ...

I guess it is not as hard as it would seem. But, I knew of a person that was so into their addiction that they actually had a INT (prn line in their ankle) for the straight to the vein rush. I was amazed at that, at that time. Did they say in t...

Kaplan offers some course in some cities. There are Universities and Community Colleges that are now offering these prep courses for all different test. Contact local Universities for informaiton. Also maybe inquire with some students of graduate ...

I surprised that if there are demands for CRNAs that more hospitals don't open more schools. There is money to be made on their part for each paying student. Also, you would think that the hospital then would be able to romance a perspective gradu...

Pittsburgh, Pa . Good luck all attempting the new challenges of a SRNA.. Sandy

Do you really believe that the majority are that stupid with public comments? Or do you think we are seeing a handful? I know that there a few MDs that really nasty people, They seem to walk around with a chip on their shoulder. However, I know o...

Here is a thought. I saw this article that you are reffering to. However, keep in mind all schools were not considered. Please keep your mind open for the smaller schools. For example, I found out in one of my interviews that University of Pittsb...

here's one for you, When I started, we use to mix the K in the IV bags as we needed it. K use to come in a 1occ container much like nss. Well on day a patient was in need of a ivp drug. the nurse accidently drew up K instead if the vial nss for ...

NIce article! Encourages me. Sandy

I also think another formost trait. CONFIDENT IN SELF AND ABILITY> Sandy

WOW! eating the young is alive and well everywhere. I thought I was the only one who met these cranky nurses. How do you get referrences then from other nurses that are somewhat mad at your ambitions? Did you find out ahead of time that some peopl...

What are the opinions about agencies verses contrating on your own? As in the nursing is it genrally paid more on the dollar? I see alot of agency advertisement. BUt I always wonder about this factor. Kevin what types of anesthesia is your gro...

I heard on news last night that these layoffs are not to effect people envolved in direct patient care. It sounds like those of use who work for them should brace themselves for another round of "WORK REDESIGN". You may have homework. :) what do ...

lfulton 2002 You should go back through most of the posts of the past. And most of you questions, I believe are addressed. However, you need to be more specific. For example a question that relates to your specific circumstances. As far as the ge...

Our MDs in some cases do the fiberoptic intubations. And some o the very risky inductions. Patients that have multiple complications. But the nurse anesthetists are the ones general that stay the whole case. The MD at the one hospital I work at ...

IF pp is what you wan to do go for it. You will like what you do and you will give more to something that interest s you. I would think depending on the area for which you live, you would be able to get a job in this area as a new nurse, Good luck....

Jsauer with your score did this a problem in your interview.? What was your interview like ? What is the experience you have that you think that made the difference? Thanks Sandy