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  1. Is there power in the color white?

    piper_for_hire replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    I can't see how only nurses could wear scrubs. All of our docs need to as well as respiratory techs, xray and the CNAs. Just doesn't make any sense to me. What would you have the docs wear when they...

  2. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    piper_for_hire replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    I couldn't disagree more. So ... you would exclude elderly people that didn't work hard? What about wealthy people - the ones who enjoy life and don't work hard? What exactly is working hard? Okay -...

  3. shy girl

    piper_for_hire replied to iluvmynavyman's topic in General Nursing

    There is a big difference between being shy and being introverted. Shyness is usually about awkwardness or being unsure about oneself. A little experience will clear this up. "Introvert" is really a...

  4. Are your pockets full?

    piper_for_hire replied to ghost's topic in General Nursing

    I guess I'm in the minority here but I carry nothing at all. Just grab it when you need it.

  5. Everyone and their dog

    piper_for_hire replied to zaga21's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    My experience has been that there a lot of people *saying* that they're going to anesthesia school, but very few that actually do it. At some point along the journey they either have difficulty with...

  6. More Men RNs = More $$$ for All?

    piper_for_hire replied to michellesrndream's topic in General Nursing

    I think there are some simple that need to change in nursing. This post reminds me of a few: 1. We need to stop using the term "as a profession" or "the profession". This seems to only remind people...

  7. gre writing score

    piper_for_hire replied to sallee13's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    The verbal score came up in all of my school interviews - so that seems to be fairly important. One did mention my writing score. I think it's one of those things where if it's good, it will help, but...

  8. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    piper_for_hire replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    And shame on those who designed a system that doesn't work. C'mon! Surely you don't agree that the existing system is a good one!

  9. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    piper_for_hire replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Absolutely they should make $200K or more. Without sales a company can't make mad profits, which is the purpose of any company. After all, without profits an company can't exist. Sales is a king...

  10. "The Healthcare Crisis"

    piper_for_hire replied to avery's topic in General Nursing

    All we really have here is the usual problem: 1) our healthcare system is largely "for-profit" 2) ethics are constantly getting in the way 3) lawsuits I'm still not convinced that socialized...

  11. Is there power in the color white?

    piper_for_hire replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    That's all well and good but I'm just not going to wear a skirt. The hat? Not unless I was in Korea bucking for a Section 8. However, I'm all about comprimise. I'd wear my kilt to work if they let me...

  12. Average salary i can expect...

    piper_for_hire replied to Peanut27's topic in California Nursing

    I don't think that salary.com is very accurate. In my area you'll do okay in your first year. If you work nights and one extra shift a week (so 48 hours a week) you'll make around $75-$85K plus your...

  13. Hi Everyone!!!

    piper_for_hire replied to LovelyStudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Your BSN degree. Some schools say something like "the last 60 hours of coursework" or something like

  14. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    piper_for_hire replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Like I said, it's what worked for me. I can only speak from personal experience. It wasn't just the grades, it was also meeting the pressures of the accelerated program head on. Sort of a "take the...

  15. Ampules still being used, Ouch!

    piper_for_hire replied to NurseyPoo's topic in General Nursing

    Yes! Forget 2x2s, I use a stack of 4x4s or an ABD. Those things are dangerous. It's only a matter of time before I slice up my hand. Still use them in the ICU for lido and a few other things. They...

  16. Hi Everyone!!!

    piper_for_hire replied to LovelyStudent's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I went to an accelerated program shorter that yours and got in after a year in the ICU. Some people in my class were accepted in less than a year. Your experience won't hurt you, but it won't beat out...

  17. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    piper_for_hire replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Well ... yes! When I struggled with the pressures of my accelerated program, my grades were headed in the wrong direction. I think she needs to decide which way to go and get more focused. All I can...

  18. Grades, Gre Scores, Experience, etc...

    piper_for_hire replied to malraymal's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Well - I've heard that some school want five years or less, I've heard others say ten years. None of the schools around me care about that. Since you're 22, I think you're in good shape. Welcome to...

  19. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    piper_for_hire replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    Totally agree that grades don't make a good nurse, but having good grades buy you the opportunity for advancement later. Who's to say that many years from now you won't decided to get a master's or a...

  20. Is there power in the color white?

    piper_for_hire replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    I suppose I look at how I would be taken seriously in the non-hospital world. If I showed up for work in a pink or white suit, well, I'd be a mockery. I don't think too many guys in a pink suit are...

  21. Need advice - bail on my accelerated BSN for an ADN?(long)

    piper_for_hire replied to fleur-de-lis's topic in General Nursing

    As a survivor of an accelerated program, I say stick with it! EVERY SINGLE DAY of the program I considered moving to a more normal (read: sane) option, but I am so glad that I didn't. Once you're...

  22. Is there power in the color white?

    piper_for_hire replied to bbfw2's topic in General Nursing

    Yikes! The color white (is it really a color?) just screams "DON'T TAKE ME SERIOUSLY!" My hospital has color coded nursing uniforms for the different units in the hospital and for certain non-nursing...

  23. Looking for nursing area with less physical expectations.

    piper_for_hire replied to calicamper's topic in General Nursing

    I work in ICU and PACU and I rarely lift anything but myself in the PACU. Hmmmm .... that reminds me that I need to go on a diet ....

  24. CRNA v/s anesthesia resident in OR

    piper_for_hire replied to cheat25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I asked this same question in all of my interviews and always got a confused look. It's my impression that this doesn't happen. There are plenty of cases to go around - and since you're working for...

  25. Frustrated RN!

    piper_for_hire replied to cheat25's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I had a 3.7 and got in after my first year. I had a good GRE score, but they didn't seem to care about that. You don't need PALS before you apply, just before you start the program. My advice: don't...