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  1. Accelerated BSN - ?'s re. applying..

    Pitbullgirl replied to fulwood's topic in General Nursing

    I just graduated in December from EKU's (Eastern Kentucky U) accelerated BSN program. It was 16 months. However, I would strongly encourage you to include 16-month programs in your search! It is not...

  2. PACU for experience and lower GPA

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in PACU

    I just graduated with my BSN in December, and have been thinking about CRNA school, but not completely sure yet. I accepted a position in the OR at our Level 1 hospital, where I plan to get a better...

  3. Interview of "second career" nurse-anyone?

    Pitbullgirl replied to LovesGreyhounds's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    Renae, You are welcome to PM me or send me an email at [email protected] I just graduated from an accelerated BSN program in December and turned 44 at the same time. I'll be starting an OR...

  4. OR Orientees

    Pitbullgirl replied to hondurena's topic in Operating Room

    I was told that my 6-month internship would be mainly training to circulate. However, the manager in charge of the internship said she "hoped" to have a 3-month scrub class down the road, maybe in the...

  5. Wolford CRNA School in Naples Pros/Cons?

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

    Thanks rn2crna, I appreciate the feedback. My husband and I would like to relocate to Florida in the next couple of years, and that's why I was looking into Wolford. We are both sailors and have a...

  6. Why can't you go straight to CRNA School from BSN?

    Pitbullgirl replied to KVYEng's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with Suzanne's post about shadowing a CRNA before deciding it is the career for you. I've been uncertain about pursuing the CRNA path, and although the financial compensation is very...

  7. Got in, now more ?'s!!

    Pitbullgirl replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    Z-coils are very expensive; when I was at the store in Cincinnati, they were about $170. I think they're supposed to last for up to 5 yrs though. It would be worth it to me if they are as comfortable...

  8. OR Orientees

    Pitbullgirl replied to hondurena's topic in Operating Room

    I start my 6-mos OR internship March 6th and am supposed to sign a 1-yr commitment beyond the internship. I'm not sure of the consequences of breaking the commitment since I haven't actually signed...

  9. Got in, now more ?'s!!

    Pitbullgirl replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    I know a couple of ED nurses who wear Z-coils, never have a problem with anything getting stuck or caught in them. My husband and I went to the store in Cincinnati and tried them on--incredibly...

  10. PACU for experience and lower GPA

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in PACU

    Post Anesthesia Care Unit:

  11. Got in, now more ?'s!!

    Pitbullgirl replied to NoCrumping's topic in Operating Room

    Hi NoCrumping and LadyT618, First, congratulations and best wishes on your new career path in the OR! I, too, am starting an OR internship in March. I was thinking of getting those Z-coil shoes, ever...

  12. Wolford CRNA School in Naples Pros/Cons?

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

    I emailed the school, and got this response: "The program is a front-loaded, 72 semester hours and 28 months of continuous study. This means that in the first 12 months of the program the majority of...

  13. Any OR travelers?

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Travel

    Hi, I'm just starting my OR internship at our Level 1 Hospital. My husband (an ED nurse at same hospital) and I have thought of traveling. Does any travel as an OR nurse? I am thinking it would be...

  14. Any OR travelers?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Travel

    Thanks Suzanne. I wouldn't want to travel in any specialty until I had at least 2 years. It's an option I'm considering for waaay down the road. For now, I am thrilled to be orienting at my Level 1...

  15. Too late to become a CRNA?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Lyndi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I agree with all the above responses. I just completed my accelerated BSN program, and turned 44 at the same time. I will be 47-48 by the time I enter CRNA school, but so what? Like the other posters...

  16. PACU for experience and lower GPA

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in PACU

    I agree that PACU is limiting yourself when applying to CRNA programs, and does not keep you as competitive. I will probably transfer to my hospital's CCU after 1 year if I still want CRNA. That was...

  17. PACU for experience and lower GPA

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in PACU

    Thanks ICUdotcalm: Your feedback is very appreciated. I understand how competitive CRNA school is these days. But I agree that schools will look at the total package. Some more than others. Some...

  18. Words of advice please :)

    Pitbullgirl replied to vivalasvegas's topic in Operating Room

    There are OR internship programs that accept new grads straight from school. I graduated in December with my BSN and have been accepted into an OR Internship. It lasts 6months and requires a 1yr...

  19. OR Internship Interview

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    I just graduated with my BSN and have an interview today for an OR internship (6 months) at a Level 1 Trauma Hospital. I'm interested, but not sure this is what I want to do. I've been an ED tech in...

  20. Pigeon-holed in OR?

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Operating Room

    I am a December BSN grad, and had a great interview for the OR Internship at a Level 1 Trauma Hosp. I was informally told I would be accepted into the internship. Here's my dilemma: I don't want to...

  21. Pigeon-holed in OR?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in Operating Room

    I would have to sign a 1-yr commitment beyond the 6mos. internship. That's fine with me. Also, the woman in charge of the internship told me I could keep some of my skills up by floating over to...

  22. Deployment: Active vs. Reserves AF

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in Government, Military

    Can anyone advise of the difference in deployment times for Air Force active vs. reserve? I was told by one person that the Air Force Reserves has a deployment of typically 4mos and the Army's...

  23. Breaks in the ER

    Pitbullgirl replied to chellet98's topic in Emergency

    My husband works at a Level One ED here in KY and IMHO it has become an unsafe and dangerous situation, not to mention unhealthy for him. I work in the same ED as a tech until I, too, finish with my...

  24. New requirement for 2006 grads?

    Pitbullgirl posted a topic in General Nursing

    I heard that beginning January 2006, new grads will have to work an additional 120 hours in a preceptorship environment before they can begin working as an RN, and possibly before they are allowed to...

  25. New requirement for 2006 grads?

    Pitbullgirl replied to Pitbullgirl's topic in General Nursing

    I just re-read the new regulation that goes into effect Jan 1, 2006: Since my school already has a 136 hour preceptor during our last semester (BSN program at EKU), this should satisfatory the...