hopefulnurse84

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1. Is ED experience acceptable for CRNA programs?

   hopefulnurse84 replied to LeLeeFNP's topic in SRNA

   no, has to be critical care. icu, ccu, cvicu, neuro icu, etc.

2. CCRN exam

   hopefulnurse84 replied to jls189's topic in SRNA

   I took the new exam. it was full of hemodynamics. large test! It was all worth it though!

3. A Lesson well learned "One size does not fit all"

   hopefulnurse84 replied to phdeha777456's topic in General Nursing

   tears in my eye. just goes to show you never know someone's story. I will be more open with my patient's thoughts and listen to them more carefully.

4. When asked "what meds are you giving me?"

   hopefulnurse84 replied to Kitty Hawk's topic in Geriatric

   This is actually a great opportunity to help you! With time you will see and learn major side effects. I recommed you ask your institution for single dose packages, what if someone doesn't want their med? you just throw it away, then who gets charged...

5. Lovenox Injections: SC, But Where?

   hopefulnurse84 replied to lmz's topic in Medications

   The abdomen has been chosen because medications administered there are absorbed the most.

6. Do you personally know someone who has lost his/her license?

   hopefulnurse84 replied to TheCommuter's topic in General Nursing

   I have worked with LOTS of nurses who went to rehab, being a former travel nurse. I think they all got jobs afterwards. It's quite sad.

7. CCRN Exam changing as of Jan. 13. 2010

   hopefulnurse84 replied to WindwardOahuRN's topic in MICU

   for any questions email me at luciousa84 @ yahoo . com at this time i cannot respond to private messages because i have not contributed to enough discussions.

8. CCRN Exam changing as of Jan. 13. 2010

   hopefulnurse84 replied to WindwardOahuRN's topic in MICU

   I used "old" study material and i passed without any problem. I took the new updated exam. there wasn't that much psych stuff on there and it wasn't crazy hard or out of the ordinary psych stuff, you know s/s stuff.

9. CCRN format

   hopefulnurse84 replied to putmetosleep's topic in CCU

   I listed to the laura vonfrolio cd's to and from work for about 2 months and did the pass ccrn cd questions about once a week, then the 5 days before the exam and i passed. I took the new updated version with all the psychological stuff on it!

10. Where, Oh Where, Are All the Jobs????

    hopefulnurse84 replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama

    the fact is there are too many nurses in alabama. everytime i ask someone what they're in college for they say Nursing. It's really not what everybody thinks. most people who are nurses just aren't cut out for it- no sympathy, no brains, etc. the job...

11. Travel Nursing..HELP!

    hopefulnurse84 replied to readyforsuccess99's topic in Alabama

    I traveled after only 1 year of experience. It helped that I was from a university hospital. People were interviewing me left and right. if you want a really good paying job you should get at least 2 years in the critical care esp cvicu. Travel nursi...

12. RN job outside of hospitals

    hopefulnurse84 replied to Neuro101's topic in Alabama

    I don't think your thinking is wrong what so ever. I myself get tired of patients cursing me out right after I saved their freaking life. I don't think your burned out. why not try private sitting?!

13. alabama worst place for nurses to work.

    hopefulnurse84 posted a topic in Alabama

    Although I have only been living in north Alabama for 2 years, I can tell you it's the worst market for nurses. Upon arrival, I obtained a job at the local hospital, which by the way, doesn't believe in evidenced based practice. They proceeded to tel...

14. BSN vs. RN Salary

    hopefulnurse84 replied to busylizzy's topic in Alabama

    it's not true that an ADN is not considered a college degree. the words "ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF NURSING". a RN nursing certificate is not considered a college degree

15. I work in a hell hole!!!

    hopefulnurse84 replied to LilNurse2b143's topic in General Nursing

    sounds like you do! Can the nurse manager not help you out? Have you asked her for help, i.e. more staff? I worked in a similar situation, I know i'm a better nurse because of it, not saying it's right or anything. it also sounds like someone didn't ...