Suen

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  1. Tough shift. First death.

    Suen replied to notanumber's topic in General Nursing

    It sounds like you did a terrific job for the shift. I work in an unit with a lot of dying. Personally, i don't like to deal with the family coz i get emotionally involved which hits me hard. Its...

  2. IVs

    Suen replied to putmetosleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Thanks, this is good information to know especially coz i pernonally tend to shy away from the hard sticks. I will use this time to improve on this skill before starting crna school.

  3. IVs

    Suen replied to putmetosleep's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Our crnas are not responsible for starting ivs in our units. They help out with A-LINES or Lps. Havent seen any PIV unless the pt is post

  4. Less competative admissions

    Suen replied to TxNurseRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your BSN GPA looks decent. I think you should be ok esp. if your science GPA> 3.5. I would suggest looking at schools that consider lower GPA

  5. MRSA Swabs

    Suen replied to nursebrandie28's topic in General Nursing

    Personally, i gown up when giving personal care. Reason, like said, a lot of our pt. test positive for mRSA, C-DIFF after being in the unit for several days. Some hospitals actually have the pt...

  6. Applying to Duke - Housing ??'s

    Suen replied to Vaxene's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I left NC in 2005. I lived in Raleigh, the lakes apt which are about 40 min from duke. I would not suggest living this far since there are tones of apt. inbtw. Check out the apt guide. I dont have...

  7. Applying to Duke - Housing ??'s

    Suen replied to Vaxene's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, I lived in NC for several years, did my undergraduate at UNC. Chapel hill is a good place to live. Apt are spacious, not as cheap as durham. Durham Has cheaper ares, be aware some are not the...

  8. Least Expensive CRNA Program?

    Suen replied to ThePrestige's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thats very impressive. Affordability is the way to go. Any idea how many students are admitted per year?

  9. Saint Marys University

    Suen replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    hi skip, What do you think about the living conditions as a student without a job. Are the apartments expensive? What about roommates? I can imagine there is a lot of pple looking for roommates around...

  10. Saint Marys University

    Suen replied to daudi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Hi, i just got my interview invitation letter. I am from philadelphia area, hoping for a personal interview.