FLAreN

FLAreN

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  1. Praise the Lord i passed!!!

    FLAreN replied to mrsinister's topic in NCLEX Exam, Programs

    Awwww congrats!!!! So happy for you! Yes, I definitely would not be where I am today without God. He carried me through my darkest

  2. when crazy family member is also a nurse

    FLAreN replied to rnto?'s topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Having had family members as patients and being a patient myself, I know that mistakes can happen even with the best intentions. Thus, coming from the "crazy nurse" perspective, if i suspect or...

  3. why making mistakes make me think I am stupid !

    FLAreN replied to jollygirl098's topic in California Nursing

    Sorry to hear about your experiences. You are still learning. Don't be too hard on yourself; however, I did note that you are trying to "never leave an opportunity to learn anything". This is great...

  4. Reglan for migraines

    FLAreN replied to Aneroo's topic in General Nursing

    Reglan use for headaches is an off-label use. There has been some research linking dopamine and migraines. Reglan works on the dopamine receptor in the body. Unfortunately long-term use of reglan...

  5. Prescription fish oil? You have got to be kidding me!

    FLAreN replied to MikeyBSN's topic in General Nursing

    It is probably a prescription because fish oils have anticoagulant properties so if the strength were high enough it would interfere or have a synergistic effect with other meds. Its not as benign as...

  6. PICU or Pediatric CICU

    FLAreN replied to NICURN78's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Go whereever you are going to administer the most med drips. . .most likely CICU. Besides, it is an area you haven't tackled. Always better to expand your knowledge base. Good

  7. Chiropractor to CRNA advice

    FLAreN replied to pamchris's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Everyone's answers here are great. Long story short. . .I am a CRNA. I had a previous life as well where I incurred school loans. Thus, I would say establish residency whereever there is a STATE CRNA...

  8. Getting too far ahead of myself?

    FLAreN replied to Wolfless's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They will look at your sciences as well as your nursing grades. I would take the "C" classes over. It doesn't matter where you take them as long as you are going to get better grades in them. I will...

  9. Anesthesia Provider Pay to Drop 60%

    FLAreN replied to Screen name's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Well if it makes any difference I was offered a competitive salary WITH a sign-on bonus AFTER the health care bill passed. I was hired by a private anesthesia group and not a government entity nor am...

  10. Clincal advise for the first month?

    FLAreN replied to ivypetals's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would know the anesthesia machine basics and the flow of process...i.e. setup machine...see your patient (preop)...go back to check that you now have your setup tailored to your patient: tube size?...

  11. In retrospect what would you do differently prior starting CRNA school

    FLAreN replied to scorpiontail's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I would lost some weight so that the weight that I gained while in school wouldnt have been so significant LOL! oh yes....and do ABSOLUTELY whatever the heck it was that I wanted to do with the sole...

  12. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I don't know what semester / year you are in but I can say that the first year was as I described...no time to do anything. Now I am in my second to last semester and I do have more time because...

  13. Am I the only one??

    FLAreN replied to fungirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I haven't thought of quitting due to clinicals but it has MORE THAN CHALLENGED me...actually, quitting is not an option especially because of what I have endured in clinical...it's been and continues...

  14. "Must have's" for school and clinical

    FLAreN replied to vikingirl's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For clinicals, I can't live without my Nurse Anesthesia Pocket guide and my Uniball Signo 0.38 extra fine tip pen for clear charting. :-) Everyone else pretty much covered all the other stuff. I do...

  15. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    A year later and I am still in it to win it - MUCH THANKS to GOD! My prayers worked :-):yeah: Truthfully I don't know how I do it so it must be a higher power. It has been and continues to be rough...

  16. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    How is it

  17. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I also didnt find nursing school terribly difficult and I more than worked...I also party'd ;-). I am in anesthesia school now and depending on your program, you can probably work one day a week or...

  18. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good luck!!! If I can do it....and I am set to graduate 2009, then you can do it as

  19. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The first semester, being that I didn't know how it was going to be like, I prepared myself to be dedicated to school until I could grasp the schedule and the material. It helped to learn how the...

  20. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks for the luck wishes...I DO NEED IT! I don't feel I am different than any nurse who has to do what they have to do...honestly, it is really hard for me and I know if I don't do this program...

  21. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well as for my interview... Why do you want to be a CRNA? What is your worse quality and your best quality? How would you handle a difficult surgeon? How do you work in a team? How have you prepared...

  22. Why do you want to be a CRNA

    FLAreN replied to rice8020's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    LOVE THIS ANSWER!!!!!!!!!!!!! That woulda cut the tension in the errr air

  23. A day in the life of a SRNA

    FLAreN replied to rn326's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    MUCH luck and good vibes to you on your interview...just remember to breathe and relax... As for missing the kids, I will admit that if I truly sit down and think about it, I feel a bit guilty and do...

  24. Finally DONE!!!!!!

    FLAreN replied to Kenelty's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good luck on the

  25. Why do you want to be a CRNA

    FLAreN replied to rice8020's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "I find the fact that one is able to blunt pain and sensory response while a body cavity is being opened is amazing!"