MoLee228

MoLee228

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  1. Stamina, fitness & CRNA stress--how do you manage?

    MoLee228 replied to Toby's mum's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Interesting that you say that...I just had an interview for a CRNA program and one of their first questions was how do I handle stress and what is my outlet for reducing stress. For me it is my...

  2. Lots of threads on tattoos but....

    MoLee228 replied to dreamer827's topic in General Nursing

    I don't have much of an opinion on nurses with tattoos...I would say I probably find blatantly visible/obnoxious tattoos to be a little unprofessional, but otherwise who cares if you are doing your...

  3. Current or recent case western students

    MoLee228 replied to reneez's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Very useful info, thanks! I was wondering the same about the breakdown of the schedule.

  4. Cwru still no answer after 4 month

    MoLee228 replied to ajetski's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I just interviewed there today. I was told at the end of the interview that I would hear anywhere between next week and the end of February. So hold on to hope! They are not done interviewing

  5. I forgot what the term is for widening BP readings?

    MoLee228 replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    Pulse pressure

  6. Is it wrong...

    MoLee228 replied to ThePrincessBride's topic in General Nursing

    My story is similar. I got my accelerated BSN because I couldn't get a decent job with my first degree, plain and simple. I knew there would be a job waiting for me when I finished the program, so I...

  7. Snow Days....

    MoLee228 replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    I always stay if I'm asked to stay. I don't mind, if I'm already there I may as well stay and get some great overtime. Plus, if the roads are that bad, I would rather stay and allow time for them to...

  8. Snow Days....

    MoLee228 replied to Kareylea's topic in General Nursing

    Hahahaha I LOVE this. There is a hotel attached to the hospital where I work and they give us "discount" rates when the weather is bad (still expensive). I'm totally with you, hotel or not, discount...

  9. 5 days with days/evening switch is nuts!

    MoLee228 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in General Nursing

    I rotate days & nights every 2 weeks. Torture. I hate it! I don't quite understand why they do this...there are lots of people that want straight days and also plenty who want straight nights...

  10. giving report

    MoLee228 replied to melisgood's topic in General Nursing

    We have a few nurses in our unit who want THE MOST THOROUGH report ever...it will literally take 30 mins to give report on one patient. Everyone dreads giving report to them because you know you'll...

  11. Help Please...IV Tips

    MoLee228 replied to joanna73's topic in General Nursing

    I had the same problem for a long time: getting a flash but blowing the vein. One tip I learned is to untie the tourniquet after you get a flash, but before you advance the catheter. An experienced...

  12. Critique my admission essay PLEASE & Thank you!

    MoLee228 replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, one more thing that I know from experience: Keep your ambitions to become a CRNA on the down low until you are actually at the point where you are accepted into a CRNA program. Many nurses will...

  13. Critique my admission essay PLEASE & Thank you!

    MoLee228 replied to Tela's topic in General Nursing

    I would be hesitant to open up the essay with such personal information about your past. I don't think it is essential information to know for the rest of the essay to make sense, and it could...

  14. *Easy* things I just hate doing

    MoLee228 replied to SolaireSolstice's topic in General Nursing

    Tubing changes! In ICU with a SGC, all the pressure tubing, 5 gtts, having to change the art-line dressing, such a task. And it never fails pharmacy is slow to get one of the gtts up to you and you...

  15. Are You a Member of the allnurses.com Grammar Police?

    MoLee228 replied to PacoUSA's topic in Nursing Humor

    The pharmacy where I get my prescriptions has a sign at the start of the line that says something to the effect of stand back until you are called, and it says it is due to "HIPPA Regulations." On a...

  16. what are common times to run IV's in ?

    MoLee228 replied to Amy10BSN's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    At my hospital: Mag is always 1g/hour Calcium is 1-2g/hour This is different from what others have said: we run K (10-20meq) over 30 mins-1 hour (central line). 1 hour if no ectopy, no rush. But if...

  17. ok, am I boring?

    MoLee228 replied to Destiny12's topic in General Nursing

    We were just talking about this at work! The worst is when you are on nights and make the mistake of answering your phone during the day...I have agreed to many activities while sleep-talking that I...

  18. new grad, past work experience, need resume advice

    MoLee228 replied to anon456's topic in General Nursing

    I think your work experience should absolutely be listed on your resume, 10 years old or not. I think the prof was probably trying to avoid everyone listing *every* job they have had, back to washing...

  19. Leaving Meds at the Bedside?

    MoLee228 replied to joanna73's topic in Patient Medications

    I have a little different perspective working in an ICU...but I don't remember the last time I did NOT have meds at the bedside. (Wait, actually I do, it was when JCAHO was here :)) Nearly all of my...

  20. I know this is a common question, but: CCU/SICU vs. NICU?

    MoLee228 replied to MoLee228's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I decided on CVICU. Actually, it was the only area I was offered a job, but I do love it. I still think I would have loved NICU, but I don't think I could be getting much better experience for CRNA...

  21. I know this is a common question, but: CCU/SICU vs. NICU?

    MoLee228 posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I know there are always people on here asking what the BEST possible experience is and where they should work, what classes they should get, etc. And I also know that surgical and/or cardiac ICU...

  22. Is working as a CNA considered experience when looking for an RN job?

    MoLee228 replied to bowlofsurreal's topic in Medical Assistant, CNA/MA

    I am a new grad applying for RN positions, and one of the hospitals I have applied to is a very prominent, nationally-known teaching hospital. I am interested in critical care, and they are only...

  23. Quality Improvement Issues

    MoLee228 posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    What do you think are the biggest nurse-sensitive quality improvement issues in Surgical ICUs? I am a senior nursing student and I'm currently doing my practicum in a SICU. I am going to write a...

  24. What makes CRNA's unique?

    MoLee228 replied to drum0's topic in General Nursing

    I forgot to mention that many CRNA's work outside of the OR...in labor & delivery doing epidurals, providing specialized pain management, regional blocks, etc. But, wherever they work, the stakes...

  25. What makes CRNA's unique?

    MoLee228 replied to drum0's topic in General Nursing

    CRNA's provide anesthesia, just as an anesthesiologist would. In most states they can practice independently, which means they could be the sole person in charge of the patient's anesthesia. This is...