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  1. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    FloridaCCRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Hi deDawntee! Thanks for the warm welcome :) I graduated in 2002 and started out on a tele floor, after a year I went to the ER where I stayed until last summer. I made the move to a level 1 teaching...

  2. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    FloridaCCRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Hi deDawntee! Thanks for the warm welcome :) I graduated in 2002 and started out on a tele floor, after a year I went to the ER where I stayed until last summer. I made the move to a level 1 teaching...

  3. Monitor and IV pump Alarms, I hear them im my sleep

    FloridaCCRN replied to Morettia2's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just told a coworker last week that I hear alarms in my sleep. Sometimes I wake up thinking "oh crap, I missed vital signs or giving meds!" and then I realize I'm not at

  4. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    FloridaCCRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Glad I found this thread! I'm planning on taking the test in July- I will be following the advice here

  5. Anyone else studying for CCRN exam?

    FloridaCCRN replied to deeDawntee's topic in General Nursing

    Glad I found this thread! I'm planning on taking the test in July- I will be following the advice here

  6. Got into CRNA school... a year earlier!

    FloridaCCRN replied to Vich's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!!! What school did you apply

  7. Consent for albumin?

    FloridaCCRN replied to bill4745's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never gotten consent before giving

  8. How is it to work at Ochsner?

    FloridaCCRN replied to J Lynn's topic in Louisiana Nursing

    Bumping for more replies because I'm interested in working

  9. opinions re: laptop computers

    FloridaCCRN replied to glhrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm not in CRNA school.....just finished my RN-BSN & looking to head that way! Anyway I have a Toshiba, have had it for 2 years now- and I can't say enough positive things about it, very reliable...

  10. What to do during the inbetweens?

    FloridaCCRN replied to CRNAorBust's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Great advice Brian

  11. CRNA school with children

    FloridaCCRN replied to crnastudent1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Another avlis Quote: I think it is incredibly selfish for someone to attend such a demanding program when they have kids, you are just neglecting your kids and its not fair to them. You should have...

  12. CRNA--how can I do this?

    FloridaCCRN replied to rn67's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Do you have to have superb credit to get

  13. What is your favorite flip-flops?

    FloridaCCRN replied to Sammi15's topic in General Nursing

    Walmart has a 10 dollar pair of flip flops (with a cute little butterfly) on them, they are soo comfy to me! I wear them all the

  14. SHOES: Are Dansko comfortable?

    FloridaCCRN replied to ternerzero's topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    I think Danskos work best for those with high arches, otherwise they will hurt your feet. I personally love my danskos! tried the crocs but they don't provide enough support, I think they work well...

  15. Thinking about CRNA... Advice PLEASE!

    FloridaCCRN replied to golfmontpoker's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I second that

  16. to sedate or not to sedate...

    FloridaCCRN replied to dfk's topic in MICU, SICU

    No sedation!:uhoh21:

  17. Pensacola pay rates

    FloridaCCRN replied to missrhonda's topic in Florida Nursing

    Not sure about the terms for the bonus, but I'm sure the hospital gets the better end of the deal;) They don't give it out up front- it is distributed monthly. If I'm not mistaken I think the...

  18. Pensacola pay rates

    FloridaCCRN replied to missrhonda's topic in Florida Nursing

    Presently they are giving a 16000 sign on bonus. I know because a few nurses recently left Baptist to get the sign on

  19. Did terribly on GRE

    FloridaCCRN replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    It was the new one with the essay, I took it on the 7th. I need >1100 to be competitive for TCU. I just bought a study guide with cd-rom and plan to study and retake it in six weeks.

  20. Did terribly on GRE

    FloridaCCRN posted a topic in Post Graduate Students

    I'm down in the dumps today, I just took the GRE and I bombed it. Could some of you successful GRE takers please share with me how you prepared for the exam. I used kaplan, but I didn't study like I...

  21. Is Your Last Name On Your Badge?

    FloridaCCRN replied to Meerkat's topic in General Nursing

    Where I work, the ER nurses have only their first names on the badges, the other nurses have their full names:rolleyes:. I notice that most nurses cover their last names with a piece of tape or...

  22. Did terribly on GRE

    FloridaCCRN replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Thanks for all the words of encouragement. I am feeling much better today. I am going to hit the books hard, try to find a review course as suggested, and raise my score. Thanks for the pep...

  23. Did terribly on GRE

    FloridaCCRN replied to FloridaCCRN's topic in Post Graduate Students

    On the School's website it states >1100. I scored 800. I used kaplan, but it didn't come with a CD. I will get Barron's and study with the cd's, and make flash cards. Hopefully I can raise my...

  24. I took the GRE today & did so well!!!!!! Yippee!

    FloridaCCRN replied to christvs's topic in Post Graduate Students

    Please tell me how you prepared. I didn't do well on mine

  25. Is it wise for a new grad to start in ICU?

    FloridaCCRN replied to Kolt19's topic in MICU, SICU

    I agree. I think it depends on the new grad (all new grads are not the same)and the type of orientation they receive. I don't agree, like some have said here, that "3 years of med-surg" is