GenXnurse

GenXnurse

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  1. Difference between Nurse Anesthesia School and Nursing School???

    GenXnurse replied to prosperouschick's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think anesthesia school is a challenge. Nursing school was a cake-walk comparitively. Don't get me wrong- I am proud of my nursing degree, but I could at least study for a bit and then get a day...

  2. CRNA school and physics content

    GenXnurse replied to Savin'Em's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with the above. Learn or Re-learn the Gas laws. You can do it on-line at no cost. Here look at these: Boyle's Law Charle's Law Gay Lussac's Law (3rd Gas Law) Dalton's Law of Partial...

  3. Layoffs?

    GenXnurse replied to putmetosleep's topic in General Nursing

    It's happening in Mid-michigan. Tight scrutiny on hours worked- Absolutely NO OVERTIME (which has been hurting nurses who got used to having this "extra" income) Layoffs haven't happened yet- however...

  4. Patients sending Myspace Friend Requests!?

    GenXnurse replied to AKAKatydid's topic in General Nursing

    Look- You should simply deny the request and be honest. You can deny the request AS WELL as send that person a message on myspace. Professional lines and personal lines should not be crossed. What...

  5. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

    GenXnurse replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had been out of school for 13 years when I started to "refresh" my courses. Many schools require most of the sciences to be no more than 7 to 10 years old. So- because I hadn't taken chemistry in...

  6. Nurses taking orders from physician office MAs in Texas

    GenXnurse replied to bcred's topic in Texas Nursing

    I personally would call your hospital's risk management office and ask for some guidance. Then ask for a written policy. This grey area seems like it needs some specificity. I don't envy your...

  7. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

    GenXnurse replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    JC- You will achieve your goal in a short amount of time. I highly doubt it is going to take you anywhere close to 10 years. You seem very driven- Good

  8. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

    GenXnurse replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Congrats Dive Princess! Since you shared your stats I will share mine as well (classmate!) 3.6 overall GPA- had to repeat several sciences which were all 4.0 (Been a nurse too long) GRE 1200 Writing:...

  9. A little frustration with my alumni school Michigan State University

    GenXnurse replied to cvicu80's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    JC- MSU does not send rejection letters if you don't get an interview. Apparently there were over 100+ applications submitted. Of those 100 only 27 were granted interviews (yes they did take place...

  10. Organic Chemistry? HELP!

    GenXnurse replied to iceman1613's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    i'm confused by this comment. what is an "actual" science course? biology= science microbiology=science general chemistry= science anatomy= science physiology=science pathophysiology=science...

  11. social intubation?

    GenXnurse replied to fire_911medic's topic in Emergency

    I have worked in a Level 1 trauma center for the last 10 years and have never seen a patient intubated for convenience. I have given a lot of medications to try and curtail dangerous behavior,...

  12. does it make a real difference adn/bsn?

    GenXnurse replied to butterflies135's topic in General Nursing

    The question is: Will it make a difference for you? You have to decide. In my experience there are more open doors for a nurse with a BSN. However, if you know that you definitely do not want to go...

  13. Burned out!

    GenXnurse replied to JB2007's topic in General Nursing

    Don't you dare quit Nursing! Change your scenery and find a mentor/ confident that you can confide in and vent to. Legally- You are allowed to skip lower acuity procedures if time and staffing is...

  14. Offered postion in Cath Lab.. any insight?

    GenXnurse replied to BrittNICURN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Well- I feel the need to provide a little balance to this question. In our hospital- The on call cath lab team has to stay until all cases for the day are done- To include any and all add on's that...

  15. Defining ARDS?

    GenXnurse replied to sister s's topic in MICU, SICU

    Divide your PAO2 by the percentage of oxygen being provided. ie: Your example for ALI was FIO2 of 30% with a PaO2 of 90- So 90/ .30 = 300

  16. I am so frustrated..........vent!!!

    GenXnurse replied to Hagabel's topic in Emergency

    I wish I had something somewhat useful to add to this thread. I also work in an Urban ER and the situation is dire (just like the ones above) It just seems strange to me that we as nurses keep...

  17. Do I have to be an A student to be a nurse? ...there's no hope for me.

    GenXnurse replied to BunnyJ's topic in General Nursing

    Hard and "easy" classes are a matter of perspective, and sometimes largely dependent upon the instructor. The shape of nursing now (and acceptance to nursing school) has become a bit ridiculous. We...

  18. Sexual Health/GUM Nurse from UK

    GenXnurse replied to ukgumnurse's topic in General Nursing

    Kelly- There are a few roles that you could fill here in the U.S. First- You may be able to to gain employment with a Urology office with your experience. Also- You may consider being a community...

  19. Absolute No-No's

    GenXnurse replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    By the way- Always give protamine very, very, very slowly- when trying to reverse heparin. AND make sure your patient is on a monitor being watched. I thought I was giving it slowly enough once-...

  20. Absolute No-No's

    GenXnurse replied to Drysolong's topic in General Nursing

    Swee2000- Aprilhere was simply saying do not assume. Nothing was said about LPN's not knowing their job. Quite frankly- If I was signing off on an LPN's medications- I would double check too.--->...

  21. Surgical Tech with "Nurse" on lab coat

    GenXnurse replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    No one has any problem (as far as I know) with Surgical Technicians being proud of their profession. I just don't want a Surgical Tech calling themselves a Nurse if they do not have the training....

  22. Surgical Tech with "Nurse" on lab coat

    GenXnurse replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    awe hell- i couldn't help myself sue. i looked up the illinois nurse practice act. here is what it has to say: sec. 5‑15. policy; application of act. for the protection of life and the promotion...

  23. Surgical Tech with "Nurse" on lab coat

    GenXnurse replied to Sue Damones's topic in General Nursing

    well this is what my state, michigan, has to say in it's public health code: (1) a person shall not engage in the practice of nursing or the practice of nursing as a licensed practical nurse unless...

  24. Don't want to become a nurse anymore...

    GenXnurse replied to yawn's topic in General Nursing

    Yeah- Do what makes you

  25. Anyone from Michigan out there??

    GenXnurse replied to nrs33246's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey Andew! How is school going??? (Skip Here) I am an ICU float in Lansing, and will be applying this summer to MSU and other schools. Had to retake my sciences as they were all over 7 years old...