Zaphod

Zaphod BSN, RN

ICU-CCRN, CVICU, SRNA

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  1. Sexist Comment by Unit Director

    Zaphod replied to whill08's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    You know what. This site is becoming very antagonistic. Anything you say-you get attacked. I for one am with OP. Its BS and totally sexist macho

  2. Math question: Required Statistics Course?

    Zaphod replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    yes it was advice directed to OP. You have a gret point and I as well had calc II however the admins were more interested in my org.chemistry and biochem

  3. Math question: Required Statistics Course?

    Zaphod replied to wannabanrnin2012's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Rerely you would need such high level math..undergrad stats is fine..better off taking advanced chemistry and

  4. How much does your school cost? I'll go first.

    Zaphod replied to Air'n's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    72k tuition..plus at least 60k in living etc..and 35k in loans already..don't even know is crna is financially savy anymore..I'm starting UM in

  5. I cry after I see a baby born-can you give me some advice

    Zaphod replied to JerseyBSN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    At least you didn't pass out..ahem.not so proud but I was out as soon as I saw the placenta..now coding open chest blood everywhere is somehow ok with me..I think with time you will not get so...

  6. Unemployed Old Grads?

    Zaphod replied to gentlegiver's topic in General Nursing

    @Beatrice. I would look for a home care position where you could function as an RN. Get in to wound care-take as many classes and eventually many doors will open to

  7. offended co worker

    Zaphod replied to frost99's topic in General Nursing

    Dont give him the upper hand-basically more control..Obviously you hit the nail on the head:)He was unreasonable drama queen and he should appologize to you for being

  8. Becoming RN solely to become CRNA

    Zaphod replied to ArkansasFan's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    In school I had a hunch, but as soon as I got into critical care I was sure..The only things that were interesting to me were the lines, hemodynamics, technology and drip/pharmacodynamics..Im very...

  9. University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

    Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Yayy, congrats...Same here. Start your background check immd. and do not hesitate to email

  10. do you get paid more for certifications?

    Zaphod replied to jennifers's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Nope, nada..Gotta love

  11. Job Hunt

    Zaphod replied to OrlandoFLNurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Where are you located. It would make sense to move to a state that has less crna programs and def. avoid

  12. University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

    Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    They called me -3 weeks after the i-view, but some people just received acceptance letters. Dont give up until you see that

  13. did you hear?

    Zaphod replied to Mulan's topic in General Nursing

    And especially night

  14. Job Hunt

    Zaphod replied to OrlandoFLNurse2b's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I heard the market is getting tough for new graduates. Hopefully it is a better situation in few

  15. University of Miami Fall 2011 CRNA Program

    Zaphod replied to jojieblue's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I have been accepted and didn't interview anywhere else. It is pricey but Jackson is a great clinical site. Hope you get accepted. Good

  16. Financial Aid/Loans-How to survive financially

    Zaphod posted a topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Thanks to all that have given me encouragment so far and great advice. :redbeathe I recently got admitted to UMiami CRNA program and the financial reality is just hitting home. I will have...

  17. Things you'd LOVE to tell coworkers...and get away with it!

    Zaphod replied to General E. Speaking, RN's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    I love the report one-liners. I once left in a middle of a report because I was literally being harrased about an arrythmia alarm that happened 4 days ago..We need some limits on behaviors during...

  18. How long to stay at a job you don't like?

    Zaphod replied to PAERRN20's topic in General Nursing

    6 months is reasonable. I have hated my new job since day one but I feel I do owe them for training but as soon as 6 mo mark is here, Ill write that letter with a

  19. Hiring freeze in south florida

    Zaphod replied to SimmieRN's topic in First Year After Licensure

    delray beach is hiring new

  20. Financial Aid/Loans-How to survive financially

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

    Thank you Justin for your reply. I guess we will do our best in school and our chosen careers and all else will fall in

  21. anyone else feel kinda lonely in this job?

    Zaphod replied to bennyRN's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I understand. This job, especially nights can change you and make you depressed. Since I started nights I have been waking up at 2 AM on days off, never sleeping more that 3 hours and am super cranky....

  22. Should I quit nursing school...?

    Zaphod replied to jfisher23's topic in General Nursing

    Just a heads up. Florida has many New grad residencies open at this time. Looks like a glimpse of

  23. To be or not to be...that's why I need your help!

    Zaphod replied to Kaytbady's topic in General Nursing

    I know where you are coming from.I was a graphic designer for 4 years before nursing.what a lousy field. But you should know that nurses are not rich and you still may struggle financially at times. I...

  24. What can I do to get in CRNA school?

    Zaphod replied to silverbelle's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Youll have no problem getting in. Good

  25. My applications stats for Barry, any ideas?

    Zaphod replied to ejdicu's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Sounds good..But I would retake the GRE.850 is little too low everything else is