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  1. Any advice on changing from nursing to coding specialist?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Brittany, Thanks so much or your message! What certification do you have and how is the job market? How difficult is it to get a job working from home? Thanks so

  2. Any advice on changing from nursing to coding specialist?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    Hey Brittany, I am in Kentucky also and i have no idea where to get the coding education. I am waiting to hear from Daymar College. Any suggestions? Thanks, I am in

  3. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Spode posted a topic in General Nursing

    Does anyone work full time nights then have to come home to care for young children or even elderly? I have twin two year olds and I need to work because I have debt to pay off; however, having a...

  4. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    I want to print this and send it to Sallie Mae............maybe then they might grant me a forbearance until my children get older! LOL, PS do not borrow education money from them..it is so not worth...

  5. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    I did apply to several daycares with that exact idea in mind....Their response is "your a nurse and you want to work here" The two places I was actually able to speak with looked at my resume and sent...

  6. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    you would be amzazed at how many people forget that we are NOT

  7. Night shift then caring for twins all day?

    Spode replied to Spode's topic in General Nursing

    I worked with a nurse years ago who worked nights and would fall asleep in her car for hours after she drove home. I know the 12 hour shifts are preferred by many nurses but they make it really hard...

  8. How do I walk back into a room

    Spode replied to newtress's topic in General Nursing

    If you are a believer, ask GOD to guide you on the path he has planned for you. Not wanting to enter another patients room are your feelings. Do not feel bad about this. You should take grievance time...

  9. Distance TexWes Applicants

    Spode posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Has anyone who has applied for the Tex Wes program for study in any of the states besides Texas been offered an interview yet? I keep checking the mail everday kust like a kid waiting for their...

  10. Distance TexWes Applicants

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

    Ibm5, did you apply anywhere in Fl? I know there are lots of schools there. I am thinking of applying to the school near Tampa for 2012 since I have a possible living situation there. Pm me when you...

  11. Distance TexWes Applicants

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

    I am in KY. Staying in touch sounds

  12. Question about desaturation during induction

    Spode replied to BridgetJones's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Me too, what

  13. Distance TexWes Applicants

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

    ok, I just pray I get an

  14. if you had to do it all over again, what profession would u choose?

    Spode replied to johnnyDoGood's topic in General Nursing

    Razi, your young! My suggestion is change professions now. Now that I am older, in 100+K debt, and have young children, it is much harder to change professions. Nursing has only gotten harder for

  15. Please Review my Resume

    Spode replied to RaziRN's topic in General Nursing

    Razi, I completely feel your "pain". I relate to this ALOT!. I have been a nurse for 7 years. Your resume looks good. The only thing I would suggest is changing your objective a little so that it...

  16. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Spode replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sleepy 7, I am sort of confused. Are saying the AANA perpetuates the mistreatment of students? Also the AANA promotes a " publication for the students that reads, among other things that "Black,...

  17. Really bad day

    Spode replied to Zaphod's topic in CCU, Coronary, Cardiac

    sounds like a sensing problem. Did you do a wave review? With repsect to increasing the rate, it can help your pressure depending on your patient. Remember Starling's Law............. what was your...

  18. GRE Help

    Spode replied to TJFRN's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    some of the best CRNA's i know did TERRIBLE on their GRE, they got accepted anyway, are excellent practitioners. If you are being denied acceptance based on GRE score. look at other programs. There...

  19. Concerned, Worried, Afraid

    Spode replied to shondi's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    repeating all of these courses is ridiculous. Where are you trying to go. I know VCU would NOT require this. Absolute waste of money to repeat these. I would def go for your goal to be a CRNA just...

  20. Thoughts on Different CRNA programs: UPenn Vs. Georgetown Vs. VCU

    Spode replied to Jross34's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    ranking has nothing to do with the quality of the program. VCU has probably changed this by now but when I went there, all you needed to do to get an A in medicinal chemistry was memorize the old...

  21. Student Looking for Answers!

    Spode replied to jballa34's topic in General Nursing

    unfortunately this sounds like it falls under the "nurses eat their young/own" banner. It is not really upper management so much as it is just a fact of nursing. I work in a an ICU. I have plenty of...

  22. Anyone attended previous Nurse anesthesia school and withdrawn

    Spode replied to suarc's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yes, I have attended CRNA school and withdrew. Feel free to PM me if I can help

  23. Anesthesia machine vs cart

    Spode replied to heathersue's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    the anesthesia tech should be very helpful. If you can, find out what types of airway stuff this doc likes. A difficult airway cart should be considered as well as making sure you have dantrolene in...

  24. Anesthesia machine vs cart

    Spode replied to heathersue's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The Machine and the cart are two different things. The cart is provides a space for storage of supplies, a surface for drawing up and labeling drugs, etc. It is the workspace for the anesthetist. The...

  25. Starting another program, kids or school,help?

    Spode posted a topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I began an anesthesia program in 2005 and had to withdraw after a horrific divorce. I completed 4 semesters and had a great GPA and clinical skills. Since withdrawing , I have relocated to another...