Nacki MSN, NP

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    Do I really want to become a CRNA?

    Nacki replied to wildfire2098's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    "....These folks are not your run-of-the-mill LPNs or two-year RNs." What exactly is that supposed to mean? I have worked my way from CNA,LPN, ADN-RN and now working on my BSN to CRNA. I feel I have...
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    to add advanced patho?

    Nacki replied to JessAnn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I think with everything else going on a B is not bad at all. Good
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    Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    Ok. I can see your point on that one.
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    Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I really don't think you guys are understanding where I'm coming from with the comfort thing with Diprovan. I have been a nurse nearly 7 yrs...I know Diprovan does nothing for pain, alright? Did my...
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    Neuro ICU - Withdrawl of life support...is this so wrong?

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Neuro Intensive Care, ICU

    I'm aware Diprovan has no pain relieving properties. I just didn't think the man needed to "wake up" and gasp for air if the Diprovan was taken off. Morphine 5mg was given and I had an order to give...
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    Good Reasons to Become a CRNA

    Nacki replied to FockerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey LovegasRN and RRTNeuroRN... I have enough sense not to say that at an interview. It is a reason for me wanting to become a CRNA though, this is what the post is about, why we want to become a...
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    Stats?

    Nacki posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Can I get the newly accepted SRNA's admission stats please? GRE GPA Experience How many times did you apply and how many schools Just a general overview for my personal knowledge, and any other words...
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    Good Reasons to Become a CRNA

    Nacki replied to FockerRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    These are my reasons in no particular order (well maybe, Put "out of bedside nursing" at the top 1.) Autonomy 2.) Since of accomplishment 3.) I still will be using my critcal care knowledge 4.)...
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    Who else is in Baylor?!?!?

    Nacki replied to jlrrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Houston is an Awesome city! I thought the same thing when I first moved here, but its nice. The summers are bearable....leave your ac on 24/7 and you'll be alright. But once again will all you Baylor...
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    Stressful traveling??

    Nacki posted a topic in Travel

    So I can say I've been there and done that. I've been traveling for a year now and find the cons outweigh the pros for me. I'm settling down later this summer. I get soooo stressed out moving to a...
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    A different sort of "travel nursing"

    Nacki replied to Valanda's topic in Agency Nurses

    That's a good question. LEGALLY yes. But what would your "duties" be for him? I think it depends on what he expects out of you. You could get temp licenses in each of the states
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    Who else is in Baylor?!?!?

    Nacki replied to jlrrn's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey folks I'm not in the Baylor Program yet...God willing I will apply and get in 2010...But I do live in Houston now (3rd Travel assignment) and to tell you the honest to God truth you will want to...
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    I've FINALLY decided what to do and I'm EXCITED!!!

    Nacki posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hello all. I am a RN currently traveling in the great state of Texas. I have been debating whether to do FNP or CRNA for the longest...I have "stair-stepped" my nursing career since the age of 18,...
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    Stressful traveling??

    Nacki replied to Nacki's topic in Travel

    I AM getting out of bedside nursing. I can't do this the rest of my life. I'm settling in Houston with plans to go on for my CRNA. I still like the excitement of the ICU but don't see myself doing...
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    Anyone use travel nursing as a way to relocate?

    Nacki replied to L&DRN03's topic in Travel

    Yes. I'm in the process of doing that right now as a matter of fact. I only have one more assignment before I make the permanant move to Houston from
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    Arterial line insertion by the RN

    Nacki replied to CactusFlower's topic in MICU, SICU

    I've never been anywhere where nurses do them....Although I would like to learn. I wouldn't want to be responsible for putting one in a crashing pt I just admitted among other things I needed to do. I...
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    Travel nursing with Critical care experience

    Nacki replied to RNSROC's topic in General Nursing

    No. Go ahead and do it! I started traveling with a year of Neuro experience only and I've learned soooo much on the road. BTW I've been traveling for a year
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    ACNP or FNP???

    Nacki posted a topic in Nurse Practitioners, NP

    Hi. I'm a RN who works in ICU (Trauma, Neuro, Surgical, Medical, ect). Currently I'm traveling. I enjoy the ICU setting but am ready to go back to school for a higher degree. I am debating on which...