DawnEyes

Hello all, sorry this is so long! I need some information and I'm hoping that some of you can provide insight. I'm not sure if this should go here or in the L&D forum because it covers aspects of both specialties. And please let me say ahead of t...

off topic but.....if your horrible experience at grady (i'm sorry, it sounded terrible!) is a big reason for changing your major, please reconsider!! i withdrew from all of my pre-nursing courses this semester and was ready to change my major to anyt...

I've never minded "scrub tech" for what I do. Surg tech, scrub tech, OR tech, they're all the same to me...someone who's on duty to be able to scrub OR cases. As Lonman said, it really depends on what your state regulates. I know that Washington requ...

Hi all :) I'm 27-yrs-old and married, continuing with pre-reqs this fall in Hawaii (classes start on 8/23...getting anxious to get going!). I'm taking A&P1, stats, nutrition, and human growth/development. I'll have Micro, A&P2, and Eng 11...

Thanks much for your replies. I'm going to go in on Monday (when I work next) and speak with the HN and wardmaster about my concerns again, and see about bringing about a change/amendment to that description. I'll point them to Aorn.

Mare, I know you didn't mean your last post to go to anyone in particular, but I just wanted to clarify...I've never told anyone I am a registered nurse, nor will I until I complete the nursing program and pass the NCLEX. Then (and only then) will th...

This just cracked me up. :chuckle First paycheck as a RN...I have the bmw I want - specs, color, and all - chosen and saved at bmwusa.com. I can't wait to hit the *purchase* button after graduation! After that, money will be spent on "Conceiving for...

MissBerry, I pm'd you. I'm applying to several Georgia nursing programs for '05.

Thanks for all of the info! I'm going to have to take the NET as well, and at least I have a better understanding if what it covers.

When I started taking classes, I wasn't required to take the SAT for my school. I had been out of high school for 5 years at the time. I had to take the college placement exam for math and ended up taking college algebra. In fact, I've never taken th...

I'm not from Hawaii, but I've lived here for a little over 3 years. My husband is stationed here, I'm just along for the ride. :)

I didn't differentiate either. I certainly wouldn't mind having a student nurse or OB course RN in the room with my regular nurse. Me, my hubby, the cnm, and a nurse (and one student, if they are there) I could handle...I know everyone there is worki...

For a direct commission (ie: you did not do ROTC in college), you can have your first duty station and/or a specialty school written into your contract. Don't let the recruiter tell you differently!! If you know you want to go to ICU or ER, make su...

That's very good to know indeed. :) I'm planning on joining the AF sometime after graduation, as well. I still haven't made a decision yet on when, though. I know I want to be a CRNA, so I could either join right after grad and have ICU course p...

Rnav...yes, they do combine the preferences. Since your wife is going into the AF, this site may be good for you to check out: USAF Civilian Personnel: http://www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/ As for the SITES webpage, she may be able to access it with her...

I hold an endless amount of sympathy for those that lost their lives in the attacks, and their families. However, I have to respectfully disagree that President Bush was correct in his actions concerning invading Iraq. I could explain my reasoning...

Only you can know what will be good for you, follow your heart! And talking with your fiance should hopefully help you come to a decision. Coming from my perspective as a former dual-military marriage...I found that it actually strengthened us as ...

Hi, Cali! One thing that isn't widely known...since your husband is active duty military, you receive preference over other applicants when being considered for a GS position (the other preference is if you yourself were ever active duty). I found th...

Thanks for the input, Stevierae. :) I've seen rn's do conscious sedation in the er, but as you mentioned, I wasn't sure to what extent (in regards to anesthesia) Carcha was referring to.

Carcha I'm just curious...are regular RN's allowed to do anesthesia in the UK? It's an extra two years of school here post-bac. (master's degree)

I completely agree with this.To make a reaaaally long post short...this could go back and forth forever...I also agree with those that say techs should not be *the* circulator. We have neither the training nor the licensure to do so. I will help out ...

I originally had a pretty sharp response to the attitude displayed by Mike...until I read the link posted above (Should ST's circulate?). Now I'm just simply curious....what exactly has spawned such an intense (and I do mean intense, from some of the...

I would definitely say no to having students (or any non-essential personnel) in the room. Where I work (and as was mentioned above), the students don't enter the room until delivery is imminent. When I am at my worst --and possibly in the most pai...

Hi there, just wanted to relate what I know as well to the great answers above. I also am in school and interested in CRNA as a career path. I've spoken at length with several of the CRNA's I work with in the OR at Tripler Army MedCen. The two rou...

Hi there, just wanted to relate what I know as well to the great answers above. I also am in school and interested in CRNA as a career path. I've spoken at length with several of the CRNA's I work with in the OR at Tripler Army MedCen. The two rou...