daniw603

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1. starting salary for new icu nurses?

   daniw603 replied to bk2va03's topic in MICU, SICU

   Columbus OH $22. +Diff for WE, eves and

2. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

   daniw603 replied to daniw603's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Thanks! That helps a lot. Good luck to

3. anyone here attending Nursing Orientation at columbus state next friday?

   daniw603 replied to luvmyguys's topic in Ohio Nursing

   Just graduated w/ the last fall class! Took 5 years from pre-reqs to wait list to graduate! Worth it...hang in there and you'll be there before you know it. The "odd" quarters are more challenging,...

4. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

   daniw603 replied to daniw603's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

   Thank-you for your replies. I think I'll first apply to all three then decide from the one(s) I get into. It will probably take a trip over there to figure it out, but there's nothing like advice from...

5. Away from family during school

   daniw603 replied to chaosRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   Out of curiosity- which school can you be away for just one semester? This might work out for me. I live in a fairly large city but don't want to move- but we plan to because we have to (no CRNA...

6. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

   daniw603 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Thanks- that really helps! I think a shift or two a month shouldn't interfere as long as you're investing full time in the program- 60-70/week. Probably depends on other responsibilities, though....

7. Mountain State University CRNA/SRNAs

   daniw603 replied to FINDURPASSION's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

   Are you able to work at all- how much? Do you think d/t the limited nature of this program that it is more

8. Too Late to be a CRNA?

   daniw603 replied to ReeseW's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

   I am a new grad who's 30 getting my critical care experience while simultaneously working on my BSN and pre-reqs for CRNA school- I also just had a baby and plan to finish CRNA school by the time my...

9. Need tips for working with student RNs!

   daniw603 replied to Fairlythere's topic in General Nursing

   Have them look all meds up on assigned pt.'s ahead of time- maybe while your doing assessments...sounds like med administration is new to them and that's what they're learning. Then be upfront w/ the...

10. Latrobe, Pittsburg, or Natrona Heights

    daniw603 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi- I need advice. I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in these cities. My husband, son who will be 2-4 yrs while we're living there, and large dog will be moving with me. I will be 31 when we move...

11. Am I too old?

    daniw603 replied to ILoveHK's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I read somewhere that the average CRNA student was 32...and married with children. I am 30 and starting BSN completion program while getting my critical care experience for CRNA school (I am a new...

12. New Haven, New Britain, or Bridgeport???

    daniw603 posted a topic in Connecticut Nursing

    I need advice! I am looking at the 3 CRNA schools in CT, one each in New Haven, New Britain, and Bridgeport. The cost of living looks higher in New Haven, but aside from that and a little computer...

13. what is your policy when central line won't allow blood aspiration?

    daniw603 replied to shelq56's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree with Binkey. If appropriate, and an Alteplase order can be obtained, this will help dissolve the fibrin sheath. It would be nice to have the line for labs available if needed, anyway. In most...

14. Have you taken a HESI exam?

    daniw603 replied to Nursing P.'s topic in General Students

    We take a HESI halfway that requires an 800 and the beginning of last quarter requiring an 850, with 2 chances to retake it, not a part of your grade. All schools do it differently. Some have you take...