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I'm sure in other stats or hospitals RN's can intubate....I'm sure this is something that requires many supervised successive intubations by an MD.

Para's, RT's, CRNA's and MD's are the only ones who can intubate in my hospital, that i'm aware of

EMT-B's can admin....what 6 drugs. Paramedics give drugs ie: adenosine, succ, atropine, they intubate and u are trying to say emt b's clinical experience is equiv to a paramedics?

It what states do RN intubate. I work in a level I trauma center and RN's don't do vent mgmt. RT's collaborate with the pulmonologists.

think about ER nursing, trauma ICU's, flight nursing. The great thing about nursing is the ability to move to different nursing fields.

how many questions did you take?

Also, AA's are allowed to work in just 18 states. Which means your limited to were you can work.

I would apply to other schools like someone else said. I was told by one school i had a 2 year waiting list, so i applied else were and got in right away. I would also look into getting your CNA, i know that doesn't sound like fun, but part of being a RN is doing the dirty work....get used to poop. Once you have your CNA get a job in a hospital. THen once your in school you can work as a nurse tech, and you will already have your foot in the door. I worked my butt off on a med/surg floor as a nurse tech/CNA and it helped me land a job in the ICU once i graduated. Another suggestion would be to get your EMT-B along with your CNA....with this you could get a job in an ER. I know the paramedic programs are usually at least 2 years long. You could get both EMT-B and CNA in one semester. Good luck

I'm sure it is very stressful to worry about not getting a job. But, if u haven't looked then how do you know there isn't a job out there. I would suggest getting busy with sending your resume out to anyone and everyone. The sooner the better. I applied for my job 6 months before i graduated.

Can I ask why you wan't to do the medic to nurse to crna, why not nurse to crna

Hey, I graduate may 24 from nursing school...finally! I got the job in CTICU. Now i need to study for the GRE. Any suggestions (books, online tools...etc) Also, I'm looking for some classes to take. I'm wondering if a neuroscience class would be beneficial or a waste of time and $$. The course catalog describes the class as this: HS 720. "Integration of neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the central and peripheral nervous systems with human functional abilities." Let me know what u think

what is CMC and CSC?

I have seen some comments in the past discussions about hazing. I'm curious to know what type of hazing goes in in CRNA school.

Instead of looking at the negatives lets focus on some positives... How many times in the hospital when a nurse is taking care of 6, 7, 8, even 9 patients at a time. Finding time to do the assessments, teaching patients, admitting pts, is hard to come by when the RN is running from room to room priming IV pumps, hanging NS bags. I'm not recommending for a nurse tech to replace an RN, but to take on more responsibilities that makes life easier for the RN. Getting rid of the simple tasks will free time for the RN to provide more patient care and contact. Better assessments and pt. education will result from more time gained. Second point. Nurse technicians are currently going to school to be a nurse. In my hospital they must maintain a certain GPA or they will be dropped to a CNA. I do not think CNAs or PCTs should be able to perform these tasks because they are not qualified. Allowing nurse technicians to perform these tasks will better prepare them when they pass the NCLEX and enter into the real world of nursing. This could drastically cut orientation time. Another criteria I suggest is for the NTs to pass a checklist or skill sheet to perform extra skills.. I don’t expect them to be able to hang a bag of NS just because they are a NT. Second, I suggest float NT’s should not be able to do these tasks. I believe NTs should only be able to perform extra skills only on “their floor”. The nurses and NT’s build a relationship and each nurse knows the skills and knowledge of each NT. If the nurse does not want the NT to perform a certain task, then they shouldn’t ask them to do it. Please keep the suggestions coming. Remember to keep an open mind. I would think anything that could help the RN through their sometimes-grueling day should be considered.

I am just curious about everyone's Nurse Technician positions at their hospital. Some hospitals have different names for techs, a nurse technician is a nursing student working in the CNA or patient care technician position. THey can do a few more tasks, ie inserting foleys, ng's etc. .. Does your hospital have this position? What responsibilities do they hold? What skills can they do? I would like to see the NT's be able to perform more skills and hold more responsibility, basically work more as a nurse than as a CNA. I think their fresh skills can be utilized. I do understand the legality issues such as giving meds and all that. I would like your input from a nurses perspective on how this could be beneficial or not.

I don't have anxiety for these tests, I do disagree with them but... I want to get this changed because many of my classmates are struggling. I just don't see why the teachers would want to do a test this way. They say it decreases chances of cheating....but.... WHen people are done answering a question in 10 seconds they have to wait another 60 SECONDS!!! what do wondering eyes do?? those extra 60 seconds could be spent on a different question that requires more processing

Hey everyone. I'm currently in my last year of nursing school and stuck in a little dilemma. I'm sure everyone i used to taking exams on a scan sheet and filling in the bubbles corresponding to the paper test. My school has recently switched over to a "powerpoint" test. THe questions are displayed on a powerpoint presentation and automatically switches every 70 seconds. Initially i was all for it, it somewhat simulates the NCLEX, we don't get to go back over our test and it is timed. After taking these tests for over a year they are starting to show more negatives. For example: all questions are timed the same, whether it is a short, basic knowledge question or a lengthy application or synthesis question. All questions switch after 70 seconds. Some students are really having problems with this, they don't get enough time to read the question and think about it. Yes the NCLEX is timed, BUT they questions don 't change automatically, you move at your own pace, as long as you complete the entire exam within the time frame. I would like to go back to the old fashion written tests that you move at your own pace, as long as you complete the entire test within the time frame. There are of course negatives for written tests, for example you can go back thru the test and change answers, which is different than NCLEX. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions. If you took tests in a different manner let me know. Being president of my class i would like to present this issue to the faculty and possibly change their ways. Your suggestions could possibly be taken into consideration. Griff

its good to see i'm not the only one who feels this way

thanks for the info! We do use a computer testing system but these are not part of our exam scores. THey are used as practice for NCLEX. I wish we could do our exams online, I might try and push for this!

Hey everyone. I'm currently in my last year of nursing school and stuck in a little dilemma. I'm sure everyone i used to taking exams on a scan sheet and filling in the bubbles corresponding to the paper test. My school has recently switched over to a "powerpoint" test. THe questions are displayed on a powerpoint presentation and automatically switches every 70 seconds. Initially i was all for it, it somewhat simulates the NCLEX, we don't get to go back over our test and it is timed. After taking these tests for over a year they are starting to show more negatives. For example: all questions are timed the same, whether it is a short, basic knowledge question or a lengthy application or synthesis question. All questions switch after 70 seconds. Some students are really having problems with this, they don't get enough time to read the question and think about it. Yes the NCLEX is timed, BUT they questions don 't change automatically, you move at your own pace, as long as you complete the entire exam within the time frame. I would like to go back to the old fashion written tests that you move at your own pace, as long as you complete the entire test within the time frame. There are of course negatives for written tests, for example you can go back thru the test and change answers, which is different than NCLEX. Let me know your thoughts and suggestions. If you took tests in a different manner let me know. Being president of my class i would like to present this issue to the faculty and possibly change their ways. Your suggestions could possibly be taken into consideration. Griff

i was thinking Europe

Hey everyone, I wanted to know if anyone had any info about traveling agencies in different countries.

thanks so much for these tips...they are great!

Hey everyone. I'm sure u get posts like this all the time, but I'm a junior in my bsn program and I'm about to start clinicals this month for the first time. I'm a little nervous and apprehensive. If anyone has a few words of wisdom...or any kind of advice i would greatly appreciate it...thanks!!!! griff

Thanks for your help!