MrRacer98

MrRacer98

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  1. Minnesota New Grad RN Payscales

    MrRacer98 replied to reh-student's topic in General Nursing

    roughly 27 bucks plus usually 2 bucks for noc shift, and if you work dedicated straight nights, usually 4 bucks an hour on top of your base pay, and usually really decent benefits i.e. health ins. and...

  2. CPNE Questions

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Online Distance Learning

    Hey All- I'm new here, and I'm a fairly fresh LPN as well as an EMT-B and Phlebotomist from Minnesota. I'm starting EC ADN program because I need some flexibility, I live in the sticks (a ways away...

  3. Am I burned out?

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in General Nursing

    hey all, i feel like something is wrong with me. i feel like i am at the end of my rope. i have been a nurse for 5+ years. and emt for 6+ years and i have worked in acute care my whole life....

  4. Am I burned out?

    MrRacer98 replied to MrRacer98's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks, Yeah I am looking into home care. As well as like an company nurse for industrial places.... I swore I would never do home care, but I am thinking it doesnt sound so bad. Again I am limited...

  5. RN Licensing question

    MrRacer98 replied to honey57434's topic in General Nursing

    Not an issue.... Dont know CA, but that is your personal medical record. Has nothing to do with your job. If you cannot handle the job once you start, it will be evident shortly then you can deal...

  6. Financing Anesthesia

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey All- I have always wanted to get my CRNA, and I currently work in an intensive care setting. I'm realistically looking to apply in about 30-36 months. I have read the stickys a few times now, but...

  7. Question about getting into ICU.

    MrRacer98 replied to JTinSC's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Just check out your potential hospitals you want to work at. Of course as mentioned your best bet is a new grad ICU intern/preceptorship program. I was going to go your route (ADN then BSN while...

  8. Help for an inquiring student

    MrRacer98 replied to flea1983's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Flea- I'm not a CRNA, and I don't know the "best" schools. Much of that depends on your preference and willingness to relocate. However for most schools you need a BSN. A pretty competitive...

  9. Admission to CRNA Program

    MrRacer98 replied to Britt.MSN2b.Drexel'11's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    What do you mean as far as other paths? Just

  10. So, why do you want to be a CRNA?

    MrRacer98 replied to RNNJ's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOL!!! That's awesome

  11. My long-term goal...a website for pre-srnas

    MrRacer98 replied to Kiwi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    AWESOME!! Hey just to let you know, people really do appreciate all the knowledge and expertise that people share on this forum. I sure do. It has kept my spirits up several times. It's a long road...

  12. Money for school

    MrRacer98 replied to Jetman's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    This is exactly what I want to do, but dont have a clue as how to go about it. I'm not close to anesthesia school yet, but what kind of a process does finding an anesthesia group encompass?

  13. Lipid Profile question

    MrRacer98 replied to NewEnglandRN's topic in General Nursing

    Hey I'm an Ex-Lab rat, turned nurse... anyhow, I think the previous poster is right about the Coronary Risk profile thing... We never did that at our lab. However, your LDL is not cool... HDL...

  14. Vein Locating Devices?

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Infusion, Intravenous

    Hello Everyone- Just wondering if you facility uses any form of vein locators (Vena Vue, I know there's a 1 or 2 more on the market). If so, do you use them to start IV's Draw blood or both? Just...

  15. I Quit!

    MrRacer98 replied to Mandylpn's topic in Geriatric, LTC

    Hey I'm glad for ya! The first thing I look at, when I start a job... Is my license going to be in jeopardy from this place? I would have done the same exact thing if I were you. The facility I...

  16. Removing a Catheter from a male pt

    MrRacer98 replied to Emma123's topic in General Nursing

    Yuk... No... That's wrong... **Shivers in

  17. ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey everyone- Does anyone know, (or at least point me in the right direction) on where these hospitals are that hire new RN grads into the units? Or/and hospital(s) that offer tuition for grad...

  18. ICU-New Grads.../Tuition?

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey Everyone- Not trying to rip off someone else's thread, I'll start my own.. I always hear people talking about the fresh grad ICU programs around. My question is this... Can anyone (or a few of...

  19. CRNA School Reimbursement

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hello Everyone- I had a chat with a gal at work who worked in Denver, Rose center of Healthone. She was saying that they would put you thorough CRNA school (she didn't know under what terms) but I...

  20. The Hopsitals that hire new grads in ICU's

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey everyone- Had a question for you all, can people out there post me a few hospitals that hire new grads to ICU's/CCU's? Especially in the Midwest area. Because other than this site, I've never...

  21. Please write to ksbn

    MrRacer98 replied to MidwifeMom's topic in Online Distance Learning

    Does this law also null any clinical experience you had, if you took a structured LPN program? (meaning the law would be similar to

  22. CRNA vs. Politics

    MrRacer98 posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    CRNA vs. Politics Hello everyone, I have a question that perhaps will reveal some opinionated replies. I am only a phlebotomist, EMT and LPN, working on my ADN. However, I'm young and level headed....

  23. CRNA vs. Politics

    MrRacer98 replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The only thing I hate about online forums is that you can never send nonverbal messages or tone of voice. In my original post I never wanted to get the mood across that I didn't care about CRNA. I...

  24. CRNA vs. Politics

    MrRacer98 replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Here's the deal, I have no problem with getting an answer. No matter what the answer. However, all I'm saying is that if your going to answer something IMHO, you can use tact. As someone very green...

  25. CRNA vs. Politics

    MrRacer98 replied to MrRacer98's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I don't want to make enemies with ANYONE. But honestly!?!?! I'm just asking a question. I don't need the 3rd degree about admissions board, or get accused for taking from something that I know very...