FritoPie

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1. Call offs d/t low census

   FritoPie posted a topic in General Nursing

   I have a question about call offs due to low census. A call-off rotation is used on our unit for call-offs during times of low census. The rotation sheet lists the order of call-offs as 1) Over-time 2) PRN 3) Part-time 4) Request 5) Full-time. Even w...

2. What I Love About Nursing Is....

   FritoPie replied to NRSKarenRN's topic in General Nursing

   OPTIONS. I have three children. My youngest, an infant, is at a daycare I am not happy with. The only childcare facilities I am even slightly interested in have waiting lists at least a year long. SO, I changed jobs - will soon only be working weeken...

3. Why the high pay in Texas?

   FritoPie replied to Salus's topic in CRNA

   Sure, take the others advice and stay out of Texas. I wouldn't mind having this beautiful, wonderful place to myself anyway! But of course, if you chose to come here you would soon see why many decide to call Texas "home."

4. tumescent anesthesia?

   FritoPie posted a topic in CRNA

   Can anyone tell me what tumescent anesthesia means? Thanks, Linda

5. Question.. Info. Rights?

   FritoPie replied to FritoPie's topic in General Students

   It has been almost a year since I was rejected for the LVN program and since I originally posted this thread. I just wanted to say that you were right, cheerfuldoer!!! There were better things in store for me. After getting the rejection letter I dec...

6. BIS Monitor

   FritoPie posted a topic in CRNA

   I just finished watching "When Anesthesia Fails" on the Discovery Health channel, it was very interesting to say the least. They mentioned the BIS Monitor and I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with the monitoring device and, if so...

7. Decisions, Decisions....

   FritoPie posted a topic in CRNA

   I am once again questioning and possibily changing my plans. I keep going back and forth. I am now thinking about (as I had originally planned) going straight for the BSN instead of going through the ADN. The only problem is that if I do decide on go...

8. How to meet CRNAs, in real life...

   FritoPie posted a topic in CRNA

   I have absolutely no experience in the health field, and am only at the point of working on getting my BSN. But I would love to meet some CRNAs and have no clue how to go about it. I called the local hospitals about 6 months ago and asked if they use...

9. malignant hyperthermia

   FritoPie replied to ICUBecky's topic in CRNA

   Kevin, I think it would be nice to keep the Q&A going. Even though I usually have no clue what you guys are talking about, I believe it could be a great learning experience for many of us. Linda

10. What percentage of programs would you say offer an "in state" advantage...

    FritoPie replied to Roland's topic in CRNA

    Roland, If it is a state supported institution most places are reserved for applicants that are state residents, therefore admission is even more than extremely competitive for non-residents. However, it is not impossible to get accepted so do not l...

11. Its all about grades

    FritoPie replied to Montague's topic in CRNA

    I do not know about specific schools, but most schools here look at the retaken grade, provided there was a decent gap of time between the first time you took the course and the second time you took it. Amazingly enough, most schools are pretty under...

12. Route to becoming a CRNA

    FritoPie replied to meandragonbrett's topic in CRNA

    I agree with Kevin, meandragonbrett, about the BSN. I get so sick of school sometimes I could just scream, so I know if I went ADN (which was my original plan) I would likely get stuck in the working thing and probably decide to just chill and make s...

13. I just opend Baylors app packe and you won't belive...

    FritoPie replied to alansmith52's topic in CRNA

    I live in Texas and am no where near the stage I'd like to be (applying for grad school), I am still working on my BSN. But I have a question for you guys. I live in Texas and there are only three CRNA programs here, not counting the army which is no...

14. Interview Questions

    FritoPie replied to meandragonbrett's topic in CRNA

    So what was it Noel, the animal you chose? Linda

15. Question.. Info. Rights?

    FritoPie posted a topic in General Students

    I received a letter the other day from the LVN program to which I applied informing me that due to the high number of applicants this year I was not selected for the program, but that I am an alternate and will be contacted if someone cannot attend t...