EmeraldNYL

EmeraldNYL BSN, RN

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  1. Mongomery Hospital/ Lasalle U. School of Anesthesia in Philly

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

    Thanks, DKSH for your input. My interview there went well and I was very impressed with the

  2. Mongomery Hospital/ Lasalle U. School of Anesthesia in Philly

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey, Does anyone have any info. on Montgomery Hospital/ Lasalle University School of Anesthesia?? I have an interview there on June 2nd (whoooo hoooo!!!!) :) Has anyone interviewed there or could...

  3. Highschool student help

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

    Are you interested in anesthesiology or nurse anesthesia? Anesthesiologists are physicians who complete 4 years of college, 4 years of med school, and then a residency in anesthesia. Nurse...

  4. great interview today-- crossing my fingers!

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Today was my first interview for anesthesia school, at Montgomery Hospital/ Lasalle U. in Philly. I was very impressed with their program. They also interviewed about 20 other people today as well,...

  5. Out ot town travel

    EmeraldNYL replied to user69's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Congrats on your graduation Quiigley!!

  6. CRNA Admission Interview

    EmeraldNYL replied to TexasCCRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had no clinical questions. My questions were along the lines of "Why do you want to be a CRNA?", "What kind of a student are you", and "What would you do if you were an SRNA and you were working...

  7. Proving it.

    EmeraldNYL replied to preCRNA's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've been in the MICU for 8 months, and I don't feel ready to be a preceptor for new hires yet. I do enjoy precepting nursing students for a day or two, but I am not ready for the huge responsibility...

  8. Residents

    EmeraldNYL replied to Witheney's topic in General Nursing

    After graduating med school, all physicians must complete a residency. The length of the residency can vary from 3-8 years, depending on what they are going into. Generally, internal medicine...

  9. Any other new students getting really nervous?

    EmeraldNYL replied to louloubell1's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Awesome story Jenn, thanks for sharing.

  10. Tracheostomy- when?

    EmeraldNYL replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thanks for the info. prmenrs. I guess I didn't think about how traching a baby would affect its speech and development-- I'm pretty clueless when it comes to kids!

  11. Drug Testing

    EmeraldNYL replied to shel_wny's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, my fiance was drug tested before he started med school. This particular med school also requires females to take a pregnancy test. (complete invasion of privacy if you ask me) My employer does...

  12. Tracheostomy- when?

    EmeraldNYL replied to iceNICUnurse's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in an adult ICU and we usually trach patients after they have been intubated for about 2 weeks. 4 months??? That is gross, I can't imagine all of the nasty germs that are growing in that ET...

  13. Pls Help!!! GPA and Accelerated BSN for Jefferson

    EmeraldNYL replied to Chingching's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I had a 2.85 and I got into Drexel's ACE program. I was in the second class to go through-- admission requirements may have changed since

  14. About the 23 y/o girl with medical problem....

    EmeraldNYL replied to jschut's topic in General Nursing

    Your daughter is my age.... I sincerely hope that she can be cured with surgery. Keep us updated on how she

  15. criminal history

    EmeraldNYL replied to donnar232's topic in General Nursing

    I would call your state board of nursing ASAP and explain your situation to them. You may have to have a hearing before the state board before you can be licensed. Good luck to

  16. Requirements to become PA

    EmeraldNYL replied to THEsunnygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I totally agree with the previous posters, go for the NP if you are already in a BSN program. But back to my earlier post, it amazes me that someone can be a PA and write prescriptions (!!!) with...

  17. Sickle Cell Crisis question

    EmeraldNYL replied to memphispanda's topic in Medical-Surgical

    I think you did the right thing. We have had several sickle cell patients go bad and end up intubated in our ICU; they are very difficult patients to work with sometimes. My unit does a lot of...

  18. torn between CALIFORNIA or ILLINOIS

    EmeraldNYL replied to pinayhomegirl's topic in General Nursing

    CALIFORNIA!!! I am soooo sick of winter and snow, I long for the west coast!!

  19. Requirements to become PA

    EmeraldNYL replied to THEsunnygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, all the programs around here are Master's degrees I think. So people can have a GED and go to a certificate program to diagnose and treat illnesses? This would mean that some PA's have less...

  20. Requirements to become PA

    EmeraldNYL replied to THEsunnygurl84's topic in General Nursing

    I was considering PA school at one point.... most schools are now a master's degree program. This means that you have to have a bachelor's degree and take a pre-med curriculum (A&P, O-chem,...

  21. New BSN graduate-I need CRNA advice

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

    You sound like you are well on your way. I too am a new grad currently applying to CRNA school-- I have an interview next month. I would also recommend shadowing a CRNA if you haven't

  22. Dell Axim PDA's

    EmeraldNYL replied to PedsNurse1981's topic in General Nursing

    I have a Dell Axim (one of the older styles, I got it about a year and a half ago). I like the newer ones better because they are slimmer. Anyway, mine works just

  23. Philly area schools?

    EmeraldNYL posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hey guys, I'm in the process of applying to CRNA school for 2006, does anyone have the insider scoop on any of these schools: Montgomery Hospital, Drexel, Crozer/Chester, or Lourdes(in Camden)? I...

  24. Philly area schools?

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

    All4nurses, I sent you a

  25. career advice

    EmeraldNYL replied to BSN2004NSU's topic in MICU, SICU

    Excellent advice SickleMoon. I started in the ICU and love it, but you have to be willing to go home and read about things that you saw that day or don't understand. You also have to be willing to...