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  1. Barry CRNA Starting 2016

    Thanks, Gomama!!! What my hubby calls me í ½í¸
  2. Barry CRNA Starting 2016

    Hi. Can I have a link for Barry class of 2018 FB please. I was interviewed on August 12 and got in. Thanks!
  3. Nurse in the philippines,but have to moved in seattle

    hi there, I took my NCLEX exam via New Mexico Nursing board while I was working as a RN in Singapore. New Mexico Nursing board doesnt ask for SSN so that you can take ur NCLEX exam in Phil or somewhere in asia. I took mine in HongKong. In this way I ...
  4. My first code... ever

    Well, now this is the time for u to go for ACLS certification in which u will be trained how to handle the code situation.
  5. Literally cried in front of the person interviewing me

    I am so sorry to hear that. If I were you since she kept saying 'No' and you knew that u wont get a job in her pathetic facility, I would be feisty and asked her why the heck she is interviewing you in the first place. And would tell her you were so ...
  6. How to address thank you note after interview?

    Before u mail it out, cant u try to make a call to HR personal who helped u arrange the interview and ask the interviewer's email address? this is what i did the last time good luck!!
  7. How to address thank you note after interview?

    I guess it's advisable to send a thank you letter via email. cos if u send by a snail mail, the interviewer might have already made a decision by the time he/she receives ur mail. Normally I ask my interviewer email address at the end of it and send ...
  8. if in doubt of code status should CPR be done ?

    i would start CPR. By thinking in the way that even when we see someone inresponsive in the mall or public area I might start doing CPR. so why not in the hospital floor, unless the patient is under my primary care and I am in the situation in which ...
  9. hyperkalemia tx of insulin and glucose?

    I think this link might help u answer ur question.. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/766479-overview. cheers!!
  10. How healthy and fit are you?

    i have been working night shift for 5yrs. 3days/week. but i try to run at least 3days/week and do yoga here and there. my resting HR is 52 as i m a long distance runner. i promise myself that i will run at least 15miles per week and trying to keep up...
  11. Low Hgb

    hgb 3.5 and patient is still alert and conscious?? that's the record low i have ever seen. did u consider other causes like hemodilution,etc.. ??
  12. traveling nurse

    i agree with above 2 inputs. it's very true that u need to be very handy with the skills and time management to be travelling nurse as there's no orientation. the hospitals expect you to be fully functional on ur first day of work. all the best..
  13. What's Your Best Nursing Ghost Story?

    when i worked in Singapore,in our ICU that particular room was really famous for that kinda stuff. so one day we had this old lady who was really sick for CHF and she was barely able to move her hand and stuff was put in that room. we thought she wo...
  14. Would you marry a doctor?

    what kind of thread is that?? really feel sorry for those nurses joined nursing in the purpose of meeting the doctors.. seriously!!
  15. was 1 yr in cardiac tele- liked it. 5yrs in cardiovascular ICU- love love love the challenges and critical thinking process..
  16. does night shift make you fat?

    I gotta consider myself lucky then. I have been working night shift for 6yrs, 3nights per week, and still able to maintain my weight. In fact, I am in my best shape ever. cos I try to be very conscious with what i eat and when i eat esp I am working ...
  17. Lovenox question.

    There is no reason not to give 2 shots of 40 mg. I have given 80mg before ,TWO 40mg , after discussing with the pharmacist and the doc. I think giving 2shots might be painful for the patient but no giving the fractional heparin as early as possible m...
  18. ICU interview--what do they really ask?

    During my recent ICU interview, I was asked what do I expect from their unit. And they also asked general interview quenstions like how do i see myself in 5 yrs, what would other ppl describe my personality, what is my working style, how will I handl...