Eiano

Eiano

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  1. Was CRNA worth it all?

    Eiano replied to murse1293's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Definitely.

  2. Need Advice Please-CRNA vs. NP situation

    Eiano replied to Lady With The Lamp's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Would your boyfriend give up his residency spot of choice so you could be happy where you are? This question is not to push you one way or the other, but is an honest one to make you step back and...

  3. Becoming a CRNA just got harder (regardless of what they say)

    Eiano replied to MeTheRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It definitely didn't become harder. I mean really: Who would invest 2+ years of their lives only to bow out at failure of the board exam? I can think of about 0 of my fellow SRNAs who'd say, "Hmm......

  4. typical day of a PACU nurse?

    Eiano replied to turnforthenurse's topic in PACU

    I work Per Diem in a Level I Trauma Hospital's PACU so we are staffed 24/7 . I work an off-shift and by the time I get there in the afternoon, most of the cases are coming out. I'd say the beginning...

  5. CRNA back to RN, anyone?

    Eiano replied to something's missing's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Something had to have made you decide that being an RN wasn't enough to make you pursue anesthesia, right? Go back to that time and decide if $$$ was the only factor. If it was, then maybe you do need...

  6. anyone worried about where first job will be?

    Eiano replied to missnurse01's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I'm ready to go wherever. Although I do have a few "top choices" they, unfortunately, are the nation's CRNA top choices and they rarely have

  7. Is CRNA school managable?

    Eiano replied to 17innswood's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    To answer your original question, it's totally manageable. Otherwise there'd be no CRNAs in the world =) I am in my 4th month and am passing all of my tests (they are weekly) and am about to start up...

  8. Did you like critical care?

    Eiano replied to ImThatGuy's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You'd do best to shadow a CRNA to see if *you* feel its a good choice for you. What if you take a position in ICU and hate it, but stick with it, only to 2 years later find out you HATE the idea of...

  9. CRNA and ICU Nurses Please Help!!!!

    Eiano replied to vanasd's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Hmm.. I disagree. I would personally take the level 1. Chances are you would spend sometime in the SICU even though you'd also be taking care of Step-Down pts. I'd ask the manager how often you are...

  10. Graduated 2yrs ago, haven't taken nclex, how to be marketable..

    Eiano replied to redsky's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Guys I wish you the best. What have you been working as in the down-time? Or has family been work? My nurse manager asked me (3 months after graduating and 2 days before I was scheduled to take the...

  11. What was your path to ICU after nursing school?

    Eiano replied to gydget's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's true, there are positions in ICUs all over. Just where do you think Anesthesia and some Acute Care NP programs get their students? Anyway, I also did my final rotation in an ICU. I applied to...

  12. Charge nurse has it out for me...kind of a rant

    Eiano replied to Jenni811's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yeah, find a new job fast. This nurses is established in her position. You, as a new nurse, should go back to school, like they expect us to do and earn more $$. Come back and smile all big in her...

  13. ICU position immediately after graduating with BSN

    Eiano replied to Kelly Fineman's topic in Critical Care

    I would think EMT experience would help land a job in ER more easily than ICU... You have a way to go, 2 years. Grades are just as important... as is passing that little test that actually let's you...

  14. Would you give Lantus without BG check?

    Eiano replied to Prettybrowngirl's topic in General Nursing

    Usually for someone to be on Lanuts, it has to be established that their BG are generally elevated. Where I work, there is an order for "notify prescriber for

  15. GPA a little low...Help:(

    Eiano replied to kierontye's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    It's probably too late to get your GPA up to a 3.5, all you can do now is take grad level patho, pharm, bio, chem and get ALL As. Take the GREs, shadow and have a good reason as to why your GPA was so...

  16. How can I get OUT of Med Surg and into ICU, ER??

    Eiano replied to Epona's topic in General Nursing

    apply apply apply u never know who may want you and when... try peds icu since you have peds experience or medical

  17. Not a New Grad anymore?

    Eiano replied to Gonzo13's topic in General Nursing

    Well, 7-9 pts at a time would make anyone feel like a new

  18. About done with nursing.

    Eiano replied to jollydogg_RN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    It also just might be the unit you're on. Yes, there are the backstabbers everywhere, but why not try a floor with a different vibe? Maybe you can go into a procedural unit or a unit where the nurse...

  19. Got my RN License in Dec 09; Still no Job

    Eiano replied to AugustBoy's topic in First Year After Licensure

    The only "for-sure-way" you won't find a job is by not applying. Go to hospital's websites everyDAY. Because you better believe that other grads are. Apply for positions where you can at least...

  20. Resources for new CVICU nurses...

    Eiano replied to aCRNAhopeful's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I agree. Just go with the flow of your hospital's orientation. There is soooooo much to learn right now! If you try and do too much you'll be lost in no time. Just take advantage of the time you have...

  21. No Reference Letters for Interview

    Eiano replied to myrooskigurl's topic in General Nursing

    Well, to get your first job it is important. Every new grad job or internship I applied for asked for at least 2 clinical instructors' recommendation. Some of them even want it written on their forms...

  22. Questions from a New Grad

    Eiano replied to mb20and151's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Have you started applying at all to any hospitals or internships? It is possible to get what you want without having experience... most likely you'll have to go to a larger hospital. A few classmates...

  23. Bummed after interview...

    Eiano replied to LibraRNinNY's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I know how you feel. I've been on interviews planned weeks in advanced. When I got there, I felt as though I was just # 23 on their list of applicants, not Eiano, the new grad with lots of potential....

  24. Interview In The Morning And Need Help!

    Eiano replied to JVRB4's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi. Congrats on getting an interview:) I'm sure it feels great. My suggestion to you would be to tell them straight up about your scheduel preferences. However, if you applied specifically for a FT...

  25. Terminated after applying to another department...Is this legal???

    Eiano replied to DMCRN's topic in General Nursing

    Diana I want to thank you for sharing your story with us, because this reinforces the fact to me, that the answer to your rhetorical phrase is "NOONE" and "NOTHING".... especially if you are having...