Espresso girl!

Hi all: Wondering about grad school now. I have a heavy background in science-minor in chemistry, grad coursework in anatomy/physiology. Am debating about NP v. CRNA I am very autonomous, have an entepreneurial background and like responsibility. ...

Hi! Qwiigley and I have had some discussion about west coast schools under the thread of the same name. We're wondering about Gonzaga's reputation, general feedback. Would love to hear from you if you're out there! Espresso Girl

Okay, I've got two issues I'm wondering about--- Five years from now, does anyone have any insight/information to support the notion that there could actually be a glut of CRNA's on the market? Or, let's say, if all the schools doubled their enterin...

I'm five months out from finishing my second degree, a BSN. Today I started on the "family nursing" part of the curriculum. I've got a case manager to follow. She mentioned that she would never let her daughters go into nursing, as it won't pay you ...

Qwiigley: Where do you attend school in S. Ca and how is it going? Did you look at all the programs on the west coast? I would like to stay in the Northwest but there is only one school there and they only accept 7 students per year--Gonzaga in Wash...

I'm still confused. Is a CRNA a specialty designation under the large umbrella of Nurse practitioner? Or, is it a class all by itself? After reading numerous posts about such, I could never come to a definite conclusion! For example, if I were to...

Good for you! I do believe the day is soon approaching that nurses will be appreciated for their knowledge and that institutions will be hanging by their balls knowing how much they depend upon the work and knowledge of the nursing staff.

Where the heck do you see nurses driving a BMW? Can they actually afford it? Espresso Girl

Hi All: I'm about to graduate from an accelerated BSN program, which has given me a lot of cultural crap and been low on the sciences if you know what I mean. Fortunately, I took a year of grad physiology and anatomy before starting the BSN, which s...

Hi Konni: Thanks for the encouraging news! Are working ICU on the intention to go to nurse anesthesia school by chance? Just curious if you have a certain track you are working toward or just enjoying being in ICU. There is so much knowledge to be...

Qwiigley, I too agree with your statement. I believe choosing to focus on yourself with an intensive scholastic program will greatly detract from a child's personal growth and development. When you sign on to be a parent it is not a job that you ...

Okay, the statement "what did you think nursing was about" drove instant fury. The point it seems is not what we thought it was about but the fact that what it truly is about doesn't cut it in the real world. This, is indeed our complaint. REALISM ...

Thanks fellow AZ'z....I am bound by NAU contract to go to Desert Sam. Darn. Good Sam sounds like a great place. Oh well, it's only for 2 months intern then I can get a real job! Appreciate the feedback!

Thanks so much for the good info...keep it coming! It's encouraging to hear about nights! I was afraid it might mess up my circadian rhythm but after all, I have always been a night owl and can't imagine going in at 7a then working till 7p. Now I c...

Hey g8trlimey, just curious as to where you did your ICU work here in the valley (i live in chandler)...I will graduate in May but for March and April I'm slated to do ICU training at Desert Samaritan. Any advice on good places to work in the East V...

Hi Scott! It was nice to see you answering the note I wrote above. It does seem you have had considerable exposure to the nursing world. You have also opened some eyes to the fact that even a nice, fat salaried position can have numerous drawbacks!...

Hi Scott: First of all, I admire the beginnings of your research and your desire to pursue a line of work where you can truly "make a difference". So far in the replies, UR sleepy did an excellent job of highlighting the financial pro's and con's f...

Thankyou kindly to all of your fantastic, thoughtful responses. It's great not to have to reinvent the wheel and I will surely exercise these great suggestions. Best to you all, Espresso Girl

Hi Brad: Wondering if you have any recommendations on where to work ICU here in the East Valley. I'm finishing up the accel BSN program at NAU, and will do 2 months wherever I chose in whichever specialty. I'm choosing ICU and thinking coronary ICU....

I really haven't heard a discussion yet on the quality of nursing instructors out there. I'm in an accelerated program and we have had a mess of a time. One instructor was finally fired, after several students dropped or transferred from the progra...

Good to hear from you again. You seem to have all the answers to my questions! Congrats on getting in to Gonzaga. I hear they accept only 7 students? I talked briefly with a woman on the phone there. THis program does not promote itself very wel...

Hey qwiigley, thanks for the lengthy, informative post. Are there really benefits to graduating from say Fullerton as opposed to another school, like Gonzaga? I've gotten the impression licensure is good enough. What kinds of "extra" will graduati...

HI: Was talking with a CRNA from a very reputable hospital the other day and he brought up the topic of radiation. It seems that many procedures can involve taking x-rays of the patient. This CRNA said he wears a lead apron, but still! He mentioned...

Well, the CRNA said that if he requested a radiation badge they would, by law (OSHA) have to give him one. I guess he wasn't too concerned about it. I agree, I think everyone should wear one. It's hard to believe a nurse in ICU would not have the ...

Who can fill us in on what's going on in Oregon with respect to "socialized medicine" Which changes are taking place, when, and what effect is this supposed to have on CRNA's, RN icu pay, etc.? THANKS! Espresso Girl