firechalice

I graduated in December. I like being a CRNA. Most of the time, I kinda love it. It is somewhat routine. Hours drag by. Schedules aren't the best. Student loan debt out the wazoo! I'm planning to get my DNP in Family, open pain clinic and work...

Great question! I am a CRNA and considering going to the one of the sites. Would love to hear from any other APRNs who have worked for IHS.

Okay Ya'll, I have just finished my next to last semester and IT WAS HORRIBLE!!!! This has been the worst semester ever in CRNA school! I haven't made a C yet but I think I did this semester. Grades will be in soon enough. Clinicals are going well...

If you can apply to 2 or 3 then that'd be great. If you are accepted into all 3 then you can make a choice. Otherwise I'd go where I was accepted. Good luck!

Ladyasheleyd, I agree with you. When others see us we are seen as black. When i see us, all I see is a beautiful black people full of diversity, different values, faiths, and creeds. We are different within our race because of culture--even down t...

I agree, culturally, we are vastly different and when white Americans want to make a distinction then it may be mentioned that he/she is French, British, or German. There is not question as to whether or not Africans are black or whether are not they...

These wonderful people have made you out to be a very selfish person who gives a damn about your child. It is obvious that you have given this much thought and sought the opinion of other sorority members. Instead you are told that your child is fi...

Wow! Can I say cruxifiction! As bad as the Sarah Palin VP race for the White House. Oh but she was doing that for the greater good not for her own self interests. Makes for good reading though.

Hey, I'm a guy so not in a sorority but I know plenty of people who pledged and did just fine in school. Of course they didn't have children. Never the less being a mother does not negate being young. If you have a great support system at home and...

Looks like my decision pursue an MSN in community/public health and a MPH will pay off. From the sounds of the article, ANPs will definitely be in demand and fulfill some of the need. Isn't it exciting to be a nurse at this time! If we come together ...

I try to make a routine that begins with ironing my clothes, then taking a hot shower with nice music playing (usually gospel or something very upbeat). I always pray while in the shower (a form of meditating for me). I then grab a quick breakfast li...

I'm familiar with that area. I only worked at one hospital and then I was one of three AfrAm male nurses and the others were not in ICU. I was the only AfrAm male in any of the ICUs. Its challenging sometimes.

You are correct there does seem to be more of our African brothers in nursing than African Americans. Also, ICU is a beast of a different color. There are very few AfrAm of any color, orientation, or gender. At least that's the case here in MD.

Unfortunately, this not reality.

If she feels it will help then by all means do so. Don't burn bridges. I am facning a similar situation and decided that leaving without the parting shot is better.

I'm sorry that you had a bad day. I cannot say why this happened as I don't know the situation. I will encourage you to remember it. Learn from it. You will become a better nurse because of it. For many people nursing is a job, for some a profession...

Hi Everyone, I am wondering if it is time for me to leave my present employer. I know that I work for an awesome hospital/unit and MOST of my coworkers are awesome. The unfortunate aspect is that I don't feel like I am growing. That is not to say ...

I worked 3 jobs. 1 full time--nurse extern. and 1 part time--CNA. 1 PRN--sales. It was not difficult at the time because I had to do it. No family to help me and no family in the city where I lived. It was a major juggle. There were times when ...

Wish I could do it! Kinda stuck in this thing right now. My situation sounds much like yours. I wish it were so easy. I may not get out of nursing but I will get out of the hospital and bedside care. Dentistry. 9-5. Mon-Fri. Holidays off. :l...

I am awake now but I did get 8 hours of sleep. I have been a nightshifter for a bit over six months and I cannot get used to it. I'm not completely distraught by the schedule but I am not happy about it either. I thought it would be for me--fewer ...

I graduated from the texas health resourses program. There is no easy way to do it. It will require work! I do not have children but i had to support me. Presby is where I worked through out the program. I now work a the #1 hospital in the world...