I was an ICU nurse for a long time and lost all IV skills while I was there, my wife, who is also a CRNA , would be on call in the hospital and I would page her to come start my IVs when I could not....
Most new grads, or others for that matter, take jobs in ltc because they can't get hired elsewhere. Some of us took jobs in LTC because we found it a rewarding and very useful
I would like to address the limited patient contact statement. As a CRNA you do not often have the luxury to spend an hour talking to your patient. And that is why interpersonal skills are very...
Considering the nationwide nursing shortage, I cannot imagine how or why they would eliminate ADN programs. I am not sure if any state has BSN entry level to nursing. But, I do know of many states...
Here is the only thing you need to know if you are deciding between CRNA and NP....I have NEVER EVER met a CRNA who quit to become an NP...whereas there are countless NPs who have become