Tsiasn

Tsiasn

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  1. LVADS in the community

    Tsiasn replied to traumaRUs's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    It might be a good idea to invest in some dopplers so you can check pressures... also the pt. will know how to manage their VAD so.. =) it couldn't hurt to have a family member tag along just in

  2. What makes you irritated by student nurses?

    Tsiasn replied to Aly529's topic in General Nursing

    I'd *love* to see this type of interaction on another professional board... ...only

  3. I can't beleive this!

    Tsiasn replied to jmtndl's topic in General Nursing

    Umm.. lawyer? No. Supervisor discussion:

  4. Is a phone call a good sign?

    Tsiasn replied to gigglymo's topic in General Nursing

    Hey hon, I doubt he'd call to say, "Ummm no sorry, we don't want you." to the 500+ applicants, take it as a good sign! Get some rest and call bck tomorrow! Protip (to new grads looking for a job) give...

  5. UMDNJ CRNA Interview (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey)

    Tsiasn replied to aquaphone's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hey aqua, Was it more clinical questions? Get to know you questions? Scenarios? How well do you know this drug? ... a mixture of everything? How were they able to rush you and also get an evaluation...

  6. ADIOS ANESTHESIA

    Tsiasn replied to Spode's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    .....?????

  7. Question about applying to Accelerated BS/MSN programs

    Tsiasn replied to Dubcee's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Hmmm.. you say you're afraid your GPA won't get you in *anywhere* but it seems to me like you have your eye on Ivy League schools only. You may not get into one of those three schools. I'd apply at...

  8. Totally implanted artificial heart

    Tsiasn replied to Blackcat99's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    Abiocor (from the makers of

  9. 2 weeks notice

    Tsiasn replied to Powerof3jlw's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, this is such a hard situation. I'm not goint to tell you what to do, but i know i've been there and felt that way; critical care is NOT easy starting off in and your preceptors can really make or...

  10. New Grad Dilemma

    Tsiasn replied to nurse_kv's topic in General Nursing

    So basically you're asking if you should take a job which will pay some bills..... or be unemployed for who know's how long....? tough one

  11. how to deal with this intensivist

    Tsiasn replied to fiveofpeep's topic in MICU, SICU

    Ugh, be careful with docs like that who are so hot and cold... that may be their way of trying to be dominant over you read: putting you in fear that one slip up or wrong move/question not sucking up...

  12. How did you get into the ICU?

    Tsiasn replied to missbutton's topic in MICU, SICU

    I was a new grad in the ICU and I know this will sound crazy but I only applied to ICU jobs, I refused to apply for anything else, and this was in May-August of 2009! Well my parents thought I was...

  13. CCRN DVDs

    Tsiasn posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Hey all, Thanks for taking the time to read this, I am looking for the CCRN Review DVD's by Laura G, if anyone has them and no longer needs them (congratulations first of all!!!) would you mind...

  14. Your Favorite Job?

    Tsiasn replied to ChristineN's topic in General Nursing

    stay at home

  15. Hiring Staff? When Did That Become My Job?

    Tsiasn replied to tencat's topic in General Nursing

    yeah, it does sound like you're getting suckered into the position... take it as a compliment, your manager sees you as competent enough to handlethis responsibility, and as someone said, you can use...

  16. New grad starting on Neuro-tele unit... nervous!

    Tsiasn replied to brina8615's topic in General Nursing

    Wow, congratulations!! It's tough getting a job in this economy!!! Well, to be honest, 8 pts in a hospital seems like a lot to me, especially on a Neuro unit... and a 3-year contract, is that with the...

  17. Daytonite has passed away...

    Tsiasn replied to Brian's topic in General Nursing

    I am shocked and saddened by this!! I wish her family all the strength in the

  18. Question for the CCRNs

    Tsiasn replied to akj777's topic in MICU, SICU

    Yeah, I really don't understand why you think it'd be dangerous. I'm a new grad just off orientation and although I'm not getting the most critical pt.s on the floor, I am being built up to that point...

  19. What do I need to become a RNA?

    Tsiasn replied to license.nurse85's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    You can make it into the ICU without any experience in Medical/Surgical nursing. Believe me :) and good

  20. Christiana Care Nurse Internship

    Tsiasn replied to meepstermap123's topic in General Nursing

    They usually take their own, and by their own I don't mean those that work for them, I mean people who are either related to or have had in class the Nurse Managers and Program Directors. (One of the...

  21. When should new grads apply?

    Tsiasn replied to jan18's topic in General Nursing

    I graduated May of 2009. People from my class secured jobs back in December.. so I was in the same boat as you, the earlier the better, especially in this situation where jobs are hard to come by....

  22. When should new grads apply?

    Tsiasn replied to jan18's topic in General Nursing

    ...if you have to ask, then you're already too late

  23. Am I being "dumbed down" in my current dept?

    Tsiasn replied to proudnurseRN's topic in General Nursing

    As a new grad who went straight into ICU (shame on me!) the only advice I can offer you is that you seem like a smart girl, you seem to have it together, with a 3.96, you should be able to figure out...

  24. Interested in CRNA

    Tsiasn replied to maryj8718's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    For one thing, you're never too old to do anything!! However just keep in mind that the road to becoming a CRNA is not easy. First, you have to get into a nursing program, do well, PASS..... Then you...

  25. CVICU Job For A Future New Grad

    Tsiasn replied to Jay-Y's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I didn't work as a tech in an ICU, I didn't get nor do I have any certifications. I'm definitely the exception. The only requirement my job in a CVICU required was that I do my clinical rotation in a...