JayVArn

JayVArn

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  1. You shouldn't be visiting this ICU patient if . . .

    JayVArn replied to Rabid Response's topic in MICU, SICU

    How about if you are going to bring in your infant/toddler with. No joke I have seen kids crawling on the floor, putting their mouths against the glass, playing with grandpas bedpan and even sitting...

  2. ICU Acuity - Georgetown Hospital

    JayVArn replied to guest481910's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Seriously? That's what your worried about? No Trauma?. TAKE THE JOB!!!! It's in SICU and a busy reputable one at that. Also try and focus on becoming a solid ICU nurse, not just getting the minimal...

  3. Help! Cardiac Medicine Certification

    JayVArn replied to I_See_You_RN's topic in MICU, SICU

    I took it and passed (barely) in November. I just used my CCRN study materials and focused on the cardiac section. I bought some MED-Ed review podcasts. They were okay, but I don't think I would buy...

  4. How do I tell staff members apart?

    JayVArn replied to xInspiredx's topic in Ob/Gyn

    For further readings on the benefits of color coding read "Brave New World" by A. Huxley or "1984" by G. Orwell. Also the comment about "they love it since they claim that the solid black makes them...

  5. Csc/cmc

    JayVArn replied to CVICURN2003's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    I just passed CMC a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was harder than CCRN personally. I barely squeaked by but whatever. I used the Med-Ed program and Pass CCRN, the med ed was okay, kind of helpful...

  6. Do I need geometry????

    JayVArn replied to Darkpk55's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Honeslty I use geometry at least twice a day in the ICU. Finding the corner angles of an isosceles triangle and use the pythagorean theorem and

  7. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    JayVArn replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Good question. Why isn't the US Government using the US Postal Service? Congrats to those who were accepted! No such luck for me, but hey that's how life goes. You have to make it through the rainy...

  8. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    JayVArn replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I hear ya, every day I come into work to check my e-mail hoping for news. Oh

  9. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    JayVArn replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got my acceptance from NEU this week. Now I just have to be chosen by the VA panel to attend. I was told the board was meeting in late September. Arrgh, the anticipation is killing me. All I can do...

  10. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    JayVArn replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Holly, I was told by a person in charge at the VA, that the selection board meets near the end of September. Arrghh, the suspense is killing

  11. Anyone else going to the USAGPAN in 2011?

    JayVArn replied to Law-Deezie's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yeah for the VA program! I have applied to Northeastern and am waiting for my VA application to be completed to be sent in. I'm made lots of extra copies of my application just incase (I know how the...

  12. St. Mary's University of Minnesota CRNA Interview

    JayVArn replied to fyjsvw's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I got rejected outright...boo hoo...oh well I'm still a youngin, I guess I will

  13. What is the best way to find ER jobs?

    JayVArn replied to RNjaja's topic in Emergency

    Go in "because your leg has been hurting for three weeks", sit in Triage and then get made because that guy who just went buy in a squad got to cut ahead of you. Demand to be seen, tell them your...

  14. I've signed up for the CCRN

    JayVArn posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    April 21st....ominous drums beat in the distance...the walls slowly close in around me and the doomsday clock slowly undulates tow Okay, I'm not totally freaked out or anything. I've been studying...

  15. I've signed up for the CCRN

    JayVArn replied to JayVArn's topic in MICU, SICU

    Thanks for all of the advice. I will keep you guys posted! I hope all of my studying pays

  16. Low Hgb

    JayVArn posted a topic in MICU, SICU

    Patient up from the ER, GI bleed. Hgb 3.5 Totally alert and oriented, but "a little pale" (suprising I know). Four units later he is slowly creeping up. After lab stuck him for another H+H he removed...

  17. How much will the nursing program affect my sports watching?

    JayVArn replied to ljonm's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Lots of time to watch sports...not many classmates to talk about the sports with... After graduation get a job where you can watch sports at work, on Saturdays I get paid to watch football and my...

  18. The translation from an ICU nurse to an CRNA

    JayVArn replied to aflac381's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Work in an ICU. You need experience before becoming a traveler. Honestly, I would be vague about your plans to become a CRNA or travel nurse. If it comes up mention something like "I have an interest...

  19. CRNA to flight nurse

    JayVArn posted a topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    Basically I have wanted to be a flight nurse since 17 years old. Currently I am applying to CRNA schools. Anyone ever gone from CRNA to flight nursing. Just

  20. Charting Bloopers

    JayVArn replied to AHarri66's topic in Nursing Humor

    "Watch trache like a hawk!!!!" We got a good laugh out of this one. I copied this into the treatment sheet and mentioned it in my

  21. are southern nurses better educated than northern educated nurse?

    JayVArn replied to smartnurse1982's topic in General Nursing

    What is this the civil war (er war of northern aggression). I would have asked the interviewer to clarify what she meant and then correct

  22. A bit discouraged

    JayVArn replied to CaptCrunch's topic in Male Nursing Students

    It sounds like you would be happier in PA school. I'm in the ICU and there is a lot of butt wiping (I still really like it and am really happy where I am). That would be the fastest way to get to your...

  23. Nursing school and emt-b at the same time

    JayVArn replied to LV2BME's topic in Flight, Surface Transport

    I did it....however it was during year 2 of my BSN so no clinicals. I didn't think it was difficult. Also look up RN to EMT online for bridge

  24. Just an Idea for New Grads who can't find jobs.....

    JayVArn replied to k.morris's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Not a bad idea, something to put on the resume. Good luck job

  25. Do We All Need To Have a BSN Now?

    JayVArn replied to NurseStudentYay's topic in First Year After Licensure

    As an individual with a BSN I have to admit that most of my BSN classes could be described as "puff classes" (leadership, ethics etc.) Don't get me wrong I am proud of my education and highly value...