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I think it is def. easier for men to get a job in nursing. Managers like their physical strength. Now this is just from what I have seen, although I know this is not true. I know a couple managers who specify to the recruiter that they prefer men, I ...

I would contact a lawyer specializing in nursing matters, this will affect getting a new job so you want to know what is being written about you and defend yourself. Sadly, i have found in these matters everyone is out to cover their own butt.

congrats!! and yes there are jobs out there!!!!

I used the Springhouse Med/Surg Review. From what i remember it was a lot of pearls and review of basic concepts. Some people prefer Q&A type review books, some people also learn by lecture style review courses, so it's personal preference. The k...

Congratulations!!!

I think a lot of programs prefer you have either SICU or CTICU experience. They want you to have experience with swans and cardiac meds, so I think CTICU is the best experience.

Hi skyleap I am pre-pre CRNA and looking at different programs. If you don't mind can you share your stats and why you chose to apply to downstate... I heard not so great things about the program ( since it lost its designation a while back). how did...

don't get too ahead of yourself nissan. you'll find your own style once you atart working. for now just concentrate on school- pharm has a lot to remember.

i never answer calls from work. they get their own ringtone- my manager knows to leave a msg and I'll call back if I want. If the floor is short on a routine basis the hospital will just have to hire more nurses. Unfortunately they won't know that un...

fentanyl and midazolam are our mainstays. we limit propofol for the hard to sedate. I think we are trying to use precedex more, not sure the rationale but I think it's more expensive.

the CCRN is just a basic overview of a lot of topics. If you watched the Gasparis DVDs, and the Pass CCRN questions you are fine. Don't over think it.

what is it about the icu you hate so much? patients? family? MSa? other nurses?

feel the same way... I rather be at the bedside and actually do my nursing care. I know it's illegal but I know nurses who write what they should be doing instead of actually doing it!!!

I think delegating task is one of the hardest things in nursing.... I like to write e-mails to my manager when I have issues b/c I like to have everything in writing and a response or a lack of one in writing too. It's tough when the person you're ha...

i know prbc lyses with D5W but what about platelets???

join committees, volunteer... I think anesthesia programs also favor SICU and CTICUs so see if you can transfer... a big thing is if you're going to take grad classes they want to see A's.

the per diem nurses I work with cancel all the time... not the nicest thing. But if you're working per diem I think a week is enough time to cancel.

I was looking into applying to CRNA grad programs. Most dead lines are arond October/November. When would be a good time to apply? I don't want to be apply too early. Any thoughts??

I was looking into Anesthesia programs and saw that Old Dominion was on probation since 2010. Anyone know why or what this means?

there is a lot of luck involved. But I've heard a lot of new grad are having a hard time finding jobs esp. in NYC. sayang (if you don't mind my asking) do you have a bsn? orgo geek- i revied the interview guide and those are the exact questions I wa...

it might be b/c there are just too many students. I know for the grad program they are not accepting any new students this spring for that reason, too many students going part time and not graduating. I agree a BSN is a BSN, but Hunter is cheap and ...

just a guess but blood gas & electroytes??

Congrats! I think it is brave of you to leave a position you know and comfortable in for a new, unknown adventure. Just remember to stay humble and learn~ even though you might know nursing care the equipment and some hemodynamic concepts might be ne...

Not too familiar with chicago, but just look up magnet hospitals in your neighborhood. Or teaching hospitals are always a good pick. Not to say they won't have their internal issues but to err is human!

congrats! remember to have a soft heart and a thick skin. It's like being on Amierican Idol.. do what you love, stay true to yourself and all the harsh comments that come your way~ well just try to keep learning and improving your skills. Every Sr. n...