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  1. Yes, another question about CRNA pay?

    The overall consensus is the same isn't it? It depends where you live and for whom you work. One thing to take into consideration is whether or not you will ever get a raise. Some starting pays sound...
  2. Why no NICU?

    The majority of my nursing experience (which was all critical care) was in a Level III NICU where I took care of the sickest of the sick neonates. When I made the move towards pursuing my CRNA, I made...
  3. I'm sorry I didn't read all the postings that are attached but what do you mean by "he couldn't keep his airway clear"? If his airway could not be kept clear, neither sedation - and definitely a...
  4. Army Reserve CRNA

    Thanks but question isn't for me so I don't have contact with recruiters. Was just wondering in general what would happen in that situation and thought someone here might know
  5. Army Reserve CRNA

    Question - what happens if you sign a contract to become a CRNA with the help of the Army Reserve and then fail your
  6. Hi all! Yesterday was my last day of work. I will be starting CRNA school in January and am taking the time between now and then to relocate, get settled, and spend a little bit of time with my...
  7. whoa! that's a quick turnaround. i thought i was on a timeline but i think you've got me beat. why did they wait so long to tell you? good luck - once you get past that moment, it gets quite...
  8. thanks ready. there are a couple of people in my class who will be leaving their families as well - i can't even imagine what that must be like. i'm glad to say that i got over it and am quite...
  9. Applied to Florida Gulf Coast University and University of Kansas. Selected to interview at both. Interviewed and accepted at Florida Gulf Coast and will begin in January 2008. Will decline...
  10. open visitation in the icu?

    just want to get some feedback from those of you who work in icu's regarding visitation. does your hospital allow open visitation or do you have set visiting hours? if you have set visiting hours,...
  11. open visitation in the icu?

    i don't know - i've done both nicu and adult icu and i still say that adult visitors are a lot harder to deal with. for me, parents were mostly just afraid - imagine how petrifying it is to see your...
  12. open visitation in the icu?

    if my unit had help - we have no techs, the charge nurse takes a full assignment and we often go without a secretary - i might have more time to work out a "partnership" with difficult families....
  13. Name hospital and salary--everywhere

    south florida - new grads start out making about $21.50/hr. came in w/5 years exp at $27.50 and hour. can't buy anything decent here for less than $300,000. won't be staying here much
  14. open visitation in the icu?

    we have the visiting hours posted on the door of our unit - no security in front of the door but the visitors do have to ring a buzzer in order to be let in. unfortunately, this is the same door that...
  15. open visitation in the icu?

    i am sorry that happened to you. i also worked nicu for many years but i believe that parents are much more apt to let babies sleep. also, babies don't feel the need to "entertain" or interact with...
  16. open visitation in the icu?

    let me clarify that i have no problem extending visiting hours in cases where the patient needs someone to keep an eye on them (dementia, trying to get out of bed) or when pt's are terminal. i can't...
  17. what about people who say "pacific" instead of "specific" - that one drives me
  18. never said anything about unions, my friend. i've never worked at a union hospital and don't know how necessary they are. but i do know that until nurses stop accepting lessening standards in how we...
  19. Pt's Complaint? Warranted or not?

    Please don't spend another minute worrying about this patient and their complaint. Are you kidding me? If I had even one penny for every ridiculous complaint I've heard in my unit I could retire...
  20. Look, there's obviously huge problems when it comes to what nurses are expected to do in relation to what the compensation is. It is high time that nurses realize that WE ARE THE COMMODITY here. It...
  21. NICU Nurses in Omaha?

    i previously worked in a level III nicu in omaha (children's) for several years. i would be happy to answer your questions if you email me privately. if i don't hear from you - believe everything...
  22. Hello to everyone. I've been reading from this site for quite a while and have found lots of great advice and information through reading other people's posts. I would like to get some input from...